free weights
plural noun
: heavy objects that are lifted during exercising (such as dumbbells and barbells) that are not attached to a piece of equipment
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Another option, Tempo, uses free weights (compared to Tonal’s weighted cable system) and has a storage compartment attached to its freestanding digital display.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
This resistance can include free weights, weight-lifting machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
The expansive 8,000-square-foot open-air outdoor workout area has free weights, cardio machines, fitness classes and a dedicated track area designed for sprinting.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
At Montage Kapalua Bay, Hawaii, the gym's à la carte menu delivers workout equipment to guest rooms, from standard fare like free weights and resistance bands to Bosu balls and spin bikes (guest's choice: Peloton or Technogym).
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2024
The gym is small but mighty, with several new machines, free weights, and treadmills.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
The first-floor fitness center has top-of-the-line cardio and weightlifting equipment, free weights, a stretching wall, and complimentary water and trail mix.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
According to the report, lots of different programming can do the trick, like those focused on strength, power, or muscular endurance, as well as those using various kinds of loads, like bodyweight training, free weights, machines, and bands.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
New to strength training and not quite feeling comfortable with free weights yet?
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 17 Jan. 2024
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
This resistance can include free weights, weight-lifting machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
The expansive 8,000-square-foot open-air outdoor workout area has free weights, cardio machines, fitness classes and a dedicated track area designed for sprinting.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
At Montage Kapalua Bay, Hawaii, the gym's à la carte menu delivers workout equipment to guest rooms, from standard fare like free weights and resistance bands to Bosu balls and spin bikes (guest's choice: Peloton or Technogym).
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2024
The gym is small but mighty, with several new machines, free weights, and treadmills.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
The first-floor fitness center has top-of-the-line cardio and weightlifting equipment, free weights, a stretching wall, and complimentary water and trail mix.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
According to the report, lots of different programming can do the trick, like those focused on strength, power, or muscular endurance, as well as those using various kinds of loads, like bodyweight training, free weights, machines, and bands.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
New to strength training and not quite feeling comfortable with free weights yet?
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 17 Jan. 2024
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