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Make the Most of the Weight Machines at Your Gym
Lean Machines
If you're not a big fan of heavy metal, our guide will make you one. We asked top sculpting pros to design a circuit that maximizes the use of weight machines commonly found at the gym so you finally get the firm-all-over look you've been repping for. Hit the weights in the order indicated -- upper body first, focusing on large muscles before small, and ending with abs -- as a rule of thumb. Or to boost calorie burn, try alternating upper-body and lower-body moves.
Start with two sets of 12 reps for each exercise, picking a weight that makes the last two reps feel tough. Rest about a minute between sets, just long enough to admire your new va-va-voom in the mirror.
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3/16/2013 10:03:58 AM Report AbuseWHEN YOU EAT THE RIGHT FOODS YOU TEND TO GAIN LESS FAT, SO THERE IS LESS FAT TO BURN. WHEN WE EXERCISE AT A MODERATE LEVEL THE RATIO OF FAT AND CARBS BURNED IS 50:50 BUT WHEN EXERCISE BECOMES INTENSE YOU START TO BURN MORE CARBS THAN FAT. THAT WHY ITS IMPORTANT TO CONSUME COMPLEX CARBS.ITS ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONSUME 0.8 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER 2.2 LBS OF BODYWEIGHT. PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT REPAIRS AND BUILDS THE MUSCLE WHEN YOU WORKOUT.. http://www.theallarounddiet.com
6/25/2012 12:06:45 AM Report AbuseThe second portion of this video is corrupt. I have downloaded twice and it freezes and makes a funny sound both times. Please check it out. This is a great guide for gym newbies and I would like to take it with me.
6/15/2012 05:58:46 AM Report AbuseThis workout is pretty good! I resumed using this plan recently after disappearing from the gym for months. The workout, I believe, will be beneficial and you will see results if you use the proper weigths. I plan to use it at least tiwce a week for the next two months.
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