How to Tone the Right Way

by Tracey Cartwrigth
(Walsall West Midlands)

I have a gym with all the equipment i.e. electric running machine, bike, strider and multigym with weights from 1kg-50kg. What I'm looking for are posters showing the correct way to tone all muscles.

My Answer

I must confess I'm not well-versed in this area, using all the sophisticated exercise equipments you mentioned, to workout.

In this connection, I don't think I could offer any helpful insights to resolve your "predicament".

However, as a short-term measure, I would suggest you hire a professional trainer who's willing to come to your gym-at-home, to train you how to use the equipments to work out your body parts.

You could negotiate for a competitive hourly rate, for say a period of 1 month, based on the understanding that the trainer is obliged to give you extra lessons at no extra fees, should you not be able to take hold of the exercise workout using the equipments.

From my observation, once you've the trainer alongside you to initiate and coach you in handling the equipment and in mastering the correct exercise movements, you should be able to get the hang of it in a breeze.

By the way, for the bike (a stationary bike I suppose), it's quite easy to master it. Just don't cycle at high speed when you start out; start at a low speed first. As your body builds up strength and stamina, gradually increase your speed intensity.

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How to Tone the Right Way

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Nov 02, 2009
 How To Tone the Right Way, Another Alternative Way of Doing it
by: Anonymous

I would recommend going to the library and finding a book that shows which exercises work which muscles. Most of these books also give you tips on what to avoid, common mistakes etc.

Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition
by Frederic Delavier (Author) approx 15.00 on amazon.com

I personally love this book - best for weight training. But I would bet there are other books designed for exercise equipment also.

Enjoy and keep fit. A healthy person is a happy one.

My Comment

Yeah, books that have good picture illustrations and clear instructions on "how to do what" are good alternatives, besides a hired trainer.

However, in my opinion, when comes to handling exercise equipment, it's still best to have a professional trainer on the spot to guide you along, so you get the right feel and the right control over the equipment.

If you don't use the equipment the right and proper way, it not only doesn't benefit you; it could also cause untold injuries to your muscles.

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