No matter what gym you belong to, you’ve seen the following 3 exercise machines and maybe even used them from time to time. In fact, many folks spend hours and hours each week unknowingly wasting valuable workout time on them in an effort to “spot tone” and “spot reduce” troubled areas, namely the lower body and abs. Unfortunately, these exercise machines are truly useless and ineffective.
1. Inner/Outer Thigh Machine
As the name implies, this machine is believed to shape the muscles of the inner and outer thighs while firming the glutes (butt muscles) but it’s really just a fancy lounge chair. In fact, I’ve seen people use the inner/outer thigh machine while reading, text messaging, talking on the phone, and even clipping their nails, which makes it a “busy” gym patron’s personal favorite. Contrary to what many believe, this machine...
