Which is better, No-Equipmentor vs. Exercise with equipment?

This is a point of confusion for many people after they have been working out for a while, and there are many different ways to answer this question.

For example, those who do a lot of manual training will say that autogenic training is great, while those who do Exercise with equipment will say that Exercise with equipment is great, but there is no "objective" answer to this question, so which one should we choose?

No-Equipment vs. Exercise with equipment: the difference in training methods

As the name suggests, No-Equipmentis "movements done without equipment", such as the usual push-ups, squats, etc. And because you don't need equipment, it means you don't need to go to the gym, you can perform the list at home, and the time is even more flexible.

Although most of the Unarmed movements are not too complicated, they are very effective in building cardio endurance and improving the firmness of muscles throughout the body!

Exercise with equipment refers to "movements that require large machines to enter the gym", such as rowing machines, back pullers, chest expanders, etc. Because fitness equipment is now so sophisticated, the intensity of training can be adjusted to suit each individual's different body shape and muscle strength.

Usually you just need a professional trainer to get you started, or you can refer to the instructions on the machine.It is easy to use for all levels of 'fitness' and can be used to focus on individual muscles.

No-Equipment vs. Exercise with equipment: the advantages and disadvantages of each

The best thing about No-Equipmentis that it is 'convenient' and can be done anywhere, anytime, so it is a plus for busy people. Even if you only do it for 20 minutes a day, you can still achieve good results over time and more importantly, you can save money on gym membership.

The downside is that there is no way to adjust the weights according to the training phase, like in Exercise with equipment or free weight training, because you are basically using your own body weight as the weight for each workout, so it is difficult to adjust it according to your needs, so the effect on "enlarging" or "thickening" muscles and lines is relatively limited.

The advantage of Exercise with equipment is that the equipment you use has been developed and certified over many years, so the intensity and amplitude of the exercise is very precise and can be easily done with "standard movements" as long as the seat height is adjusted appropriately.

At the same time, you can use the machines for different parts of the muscles, and you don't have to worry if the movements are not standard and you won't achieve results.

The downside is that it costs a lot of money to go to the gym, and usually gyms have a membership system, so if you can use the gym two to three times a week, it's not a bad deal, but if you can only spare one day a week, it can often be a burden.

No-Equipment vs. Exercise with equipment: which is better for you?

So back to the fundamental question, "Which is better, Unarmed  training or Exercise with equipment?

Or would you rather know "which one is the most efficient?

As you can see from the above, each exercise method has its own strengths and weaknesses and is suitable for different people. The best answer is to "combine" them and design an exercise menu that suits your current needs and identify your goals.

For example, a beginner with weak muscles can use low weight Exercise with equipment for a few days to increase muscle size, and use freehand training for a few days to increase muscular endurance and strength.

As for the efficiency part, it all depends on your own muscular endurance, because people who have built up their muscles to a certain level can do more movements and have better exercise results, but the most important thing is to be "consistent" and execute your exercise list regularly and quantitatively. Protect yourself from sports injuries!