If this academic/writer thing tanks, I’m opening a gym. Almost every gym I see is designed to be hostile to fitness. 
I’d stack weights in proper increments and according to real use! Get rid of most machines! Ban the word “tone”! Focus on form and progression, not lbs!
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I think most people use machines because they don't know what to do with free weights, going from machine to machine means they don't have to think through a routine & can convince themselves they've had a balanced work out
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Those are more expensive and specialized, though! I worked up to chin-ups on them though.

Easier than alternative paths.
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I have mixed feelings about assisted pull-up/dip machines but I think the pros outweigh the cons. (Bands are also great but change the leverage curve or whatever it’s called.) -signed, still working on fucking pull-ups
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Co-signed, Garbage shoulders that complain at supporting my entire body weight
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