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your one rep max in the Squat, Bench Press etc?
One drawback, Weight Training does not vary the
resistance to match a joints anatomical advantages and
disadvantages. For example, initiating a biceps curl
begins with elbow extension, placing the biceps in an
anatomical disadvantage. Completing the move with
the elbow contracted and the joint at an anatomical
advantage, yet the weight remains the same as when
the movement started, compromising the effectiveness
of the exercise.
Variable Resistance Machines vary resistance through
the joints full range of motion. Most machines address
Weights, Machines, Tubing, the joints anatomical advantages and disadvantages.
What’s Best? This intensifies muscular contraction and the results
associated with variable resistance exercise. Most
submitted by Jim LaFountain, All American Fitness Center variable resistance equipment addresses this issue using
I have had the good fortune of training outstanding a cam or a angled movement arm. Pink in the Park
Little Leaguers, Pop Warner Football players, High Machine training has a difficult time adjusting for The American Cancer Society is teaming up with
School, Collegiate and Professional athletes. In our a trainee’s body type, i.e., height, arm and leg length Hannaford Supermarkets again and the Utica Blue Sox
initial meeting I listen intensely to their expectations. etc. Machine training lacks the glamour of weights. baseball club to raise funds and show support for local
Almost always, their primary goal is to use resistance Watching a stack of weights traveling along a guide rod breast cancer survivors during their ‘Pink the Park’
training and cardio to become better in their sport. My is not as rewarding as moving a weight attached to a The Utica Blue Sox players will be wearing special pink-
response goes like this, “I cannot make you better in barbell or dumbbell. A major goal of lifting weights is themed uniforms, which are sponsored by Hannaford
your specific sport, but I can “give you a bigger engine,” to increase the amount of weight lifted for a number Supermarkets. Those jerseys will be auctioned off
enabling you to practice and play at a higher level. of repetitions. Seldom does a trainee brag about the during the game. Fans can bid on their favorite players’
Nothing will replace hard work devoted your specific weight they move on a machine. jersey before the game by visiting the Utica Blue Sox
sport” Tubing a few years ago was used primarily in injury website at www.uticabluesox.net or at the ballpark the
Next question: what’s best, weights, machines or rehabilitation. It’s “joint friendly,” convenient and can night of the game. The new baseball field at Murnane
tubing? be done anywhere. When I travel, tubing is my chosen is beautiful and there was a large crowd in attendance.
Resistance work, using barbells and dumbbells mode of training. It’s light and fits neatly in any suitcase. Pictured above, from the Mohawk Valley stores, are
has been around for centuries. Resistance Training, Although somewhat primitive, tubing varies from left to right: Mike Rondenelli, Cheryl Rondenelli,
as legend has it, was founded by six time Olympic resistance according to any anatomical advantage or Brandon Smith, Rich Thomas, Dan Hines, Jenn
Champion Wrestler Milo of Groton, Greece, between disadvantage. Resistance is minimal at the beginning of Smith, Chuck Wentrick, Kevin King, Gina Cosamano,
540-511 B.C. His legend goes like this-He lifted a baby the movement and increases when you push or pull to Danielle Ferro, Shana King, and Robert Elinskas from
cow daily in preparation for his Olympic Wrestling full extension or flexion. I would suggest using a system the American Cancer Society
Competition. Each day, the cow grew heavier and that offers separate chords, in lieu of one single chord
Milo participated in what is now called “Progressive feathered through one strap. A single chord would
Resistance Training” for several weeks. require resetting before each movement.
Weight Training is still the choice of many serious To answer the question as to what’s better, weights,
bodybuilders and athletes. It’s convenient and in my machines or tubing? Understanding the pluses and
opinion, there’s something rewarding about watching minuses for each mode is a prudent guide to making
a weight move through a range of motion. It’s also training choices. I do my best to incorporate some
popular because it’s a measured outcome, i.e., What’s of each mode in each workout. Using one mode
exclusively, is probably not a good idea, as it may lead to
Fall Back boredom and dropout. Using a variety of modes in each
workout tends to keep things fresh and boredom at bay.

Into Shape The ideal mode is the one you enjoy and can maintain
for 6-8 weeks. After that period of time, referred to as a
“mesocycle,” a change is definitely in order. All the best
on your journey to “get a bigger engine.”
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