This question was originally posted on Quora.com and was answered by Anthony Guttadauro, CSCS Strength & Conditioning Coach/ Trainer (2014-present) Diet is literally like 98% of weight loss. Most machines are a waste of time unless you are just using them for conditioning. The fitness industry should be renamed the entertainment industry. Most gyms are really sales organizations. The only way to truly get bigger and stronger is to put in the time and learn to lift heavy ass weights. Source