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Originally Posted by Amber
I think if you want to tone up you're going to need to lift weights in addition to whatever cardio you're doing. I lost a lot of inches but not much pounds-wise, but being smaller overall is what I'm after, not a certain number. Lifting weights is essential!
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Lifting weights is beyond essential. That muscle is what burns calories while at rest. Definitely lift weights.
Not 5 or 8 lb weights either, but 12-15-20 lb weights. Weights that will give you some mass.
The vast majority of women are NOT NOT NOT going to bulk up and look like blocky squares when training, unless that's the specific goal.
Don't be afraid to grab some gloves (unless you're like me and already calloused up) and lift those weights.
Squats, good mornings, flies, kickbacks, shoulder presses, etc., they're all good, and they're all best done with free weights. The difference between free weights and machine weights is remarkable.
Use good form, and don't be afraid of the heavier weights.