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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine

Machines or Free Weights?

Wednesday April 9, 2008
More and more top coaches and athletes are shying away from machine-based workouts in favor of functional training with free weights.

Machines are expensive and are often ineffective training tools and may limit sports performance and injury prevention. Learn why many athletes and coaches prefer using free weights.

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