The 5 Best Machines for Women
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- The 5 Best Gym Machines
- 1. Cable Tower
- 2. Lat Pull-Down
- 3. Leg Press
- 4. Smith Machine
- 5. Shoulder Press
- 4 Mistakes Not to Make
- Home Gym Options
Make yourself a regular on this equipment and you'll speed up your metabolism while sculpting sexy muscles.
The 5 Best Gym Machines
Begin by doing one set on each machine, using a weight you can lift between 8 and 15 times. If you can breeze through all the repetitions, go slightly heavier; if you're shaking after the first few reps, lower the amount of weight. Take a 30-second break (no more!) between each exercise to give your body adequate time to recover. Aim to do the workout two or three times a week. After two weeks, do two sets on each machine; after one month, challenge yourself. Promise: no bulky muscles.
The Payoff
- You can bump up your metabolism by nearly 20 percent for at least two hours after your workout.
- Studies show that circuit training twice a week may lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.
- It'll put you in a better mood. One recent study found that women who regularly lifted weights felt healthier and had a more positive body image.
- A lean, sexy body!
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