Free Weights VS Bodyweight Training

Why use weights for strength over your own body weight? We asked trainer Brandon Ng @bnfit__ to explain...

For what reasons would you advise a client to use weights or bodyweight?
“I would advise a PT client to use weight vs bodyweight based on their goals, body and their range of motion. 
Functional strength and movement are the things everyone needs. There’s no better combination than body weight and free weight training to achieve optimal performance. Both of these options work hand in hand, and there's no real answer as to what is better as they are a match made for each other for the best results.”

What are the benefits of each?
“The most obvious advantage of training with body weight is you don’t need weights. It’s mobile. You can do most bodyweight training exercises almost anywhere. Aside from being affordable and mobile, bodyweight training is a very efficient workout. Considering no equipment is involved you can easily transition from one workout to the next and never have to wait for somebody to finish using the machine you need. Bodyweight training is also a great choice because it can be easily modified for any fitness level. Can’t do full push up? Modify it by resting your knees on the floor and work your way up. Overall, convenience and adaptability are the biggest advantages of body weight training.
The essence of weight training is lifting heavy things. Several things happen when you lift heavy things, you gain strength and burn fat. More muscle increases metabolism and burns fat. Weight training strengthens bones. Stress created from weights makes bones and joints stronger, just like the stress that makes muscles bigger. When bones sense stress, they deposit more bone adding reinforcements. Bones naturally deplete with age so with strength training, you can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.”