Differencee between maximum resistence and maximum weights?

carlowplayer · 21-11-2013 06:33AM #1

Am considering buying a home gym but since im new to weight training im wondering i dont know what the difference between maximum resistence and maximum weights is?Can anyon explain to me so i can make an informed choice.
So what is resistence and how does it differ from weight an what does maximum weight and resistence mean

rubadub · 21-11-2013 10:50AM

Can you post links to where its mentioned? People would have to see it in context to see what it means.

carlowplayer · 21-11-2013 04:29PM

In the specifications section
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Everlast-EV700-Home-Multi-Gym-/380688653041?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_ExerciseFitness_MultiGyms_JN&hash=item58a2cfdaf1

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Marcy-MP2106-Deluxe-Home-Multi-Gym-/200962953454?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_ExerciseFitness_MultiGyms_JN&hash=item2eca5350ee

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Marcy-MP2500-Home-Multi-Gym-/380463161231?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_ExerciseFitness_MultiGyms_JN&hash=item58955f1f8f

rubadub · 21-11-2013 04:36PM

That means it's working off a pulley type system, so even though you have only 40kg of actual metal, the resistance/weight you experience is higher.

Its sort of the reverse idea of pulley systems people usually use, i.e. they usually make it so its easier to lift, not harder.

You might only get use of the max quoted weight on 1 or 2 particular exercises. Someone with one might know more.

I'm surprised more companies do not make levers or pulley systems.

Mellor · 22-11-2013 02:12AM

Weight means the mass of the metal plates.
Resistance is the force at the point you hold.

A lot of machines lever the load so that the force is less at the grip. 100 plates loaded up, takes less than 100kg of force to lift. But they don't know you yo realize that

http://samsfitness.com.au/image/data/PWB-MP/Leverage-Bench-Press.jpg

The machines in the OP are doing the reverse for efficiency

carlowplayer · 28-11-2013 10:41AM

so the reisistence is a means to make it actually harder ie for you pull more force than what is on the plate thus increasing pressure of the exercise. What does resistence ratio ie if resistance is ratio 1.1 to 50kg and 2.1 to 100kg mean

www.adverts.ie/exercise-equipment-weights/multi-gym/3853171?notification=69f5c15ae7dc59e837c63b6985833572-1385563503#comment_21126329 see photos

Alf Veedersane · 28-11-2013 10:48AM

Pretty sure it means that if the ratio is 1:1 and the stack says 50kg, the actual resistance is 50kg. If the ratio is 2:1 and the stack says 50kg, you're effectively lifting 100kg.

MD1990 · 29-11-2013 12:41AM

if i was you i would buy a Squat cage,weights & barbell

Differencee between maximum resistence and maximum weights?

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