workout routine help

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Damsel

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Hello :)


i've just recently joined a gym and i'm pretty much lost as to where to begin. i'm a naturally thin girl, i weigh about 125 and am 5'9''. i can eat pretty much anything and not gain weight (am a pretty healthy eater by choice) but im aware that the older i get this might not stay true (just turned 24). im looking to tone my body, im not really interested in gaining any muscle. i have semi-large hips so ive got a bit of a butt and thats kinda what im looking to focus on as well as maybe getting some abs.


i honestly have no idea where to look in terms of workout routines that will work best for me so i thought id take a stab at posting on a forum.


id really appreciate if anyone could offer some tips, routines, advice, etc.


thanks in advance,


D.
 
Hi Damsel,


Great that you are starting to think about this so young, wish I would have!


For weight training if you haven't done before I'd suggest investing in a session with a trainer to learn proper form and technique to avoid injury. Training with high reps and low weights will help with muscle tone - and you'd really need to work hard at developing muscles as a women... so not to worry on becoming muscle bound! There are a lot of on-line video's as well if you want to review yourself.


As for the "bit of a butt" the best advice I can give on that is to start doing regular cardio exercise - whatever you enjoy the most - bike, elliptical, running if you must, although I don't think it's that good for you long-term. Aim for 30-50 mins 3x per week and with a good diet you should see some of that excess melt away. Your heart rate needs to be elevated for the extended time to get a good burn - likely to about 145-155 for your age.


Hope that helps. If you have any specific questions I'll be glad to attempt to answer.


Greg
 
I also love to workout doing cardio. try some fitness dvds like Endurance strike by tiffany reed. it is a kickbox workout for intermediate to advanced . i use a heart rate monitor and burn 500 caories during the workout
 
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