I always hear that women should do high reps with lower weights so they tone up but not bulk up, but noone ever says how many reps. What is considered a high rep number? and how many sets? also, when toning, should you only work out one or two part parts a day? I have been doing my entire body everyday. My fiance only does one part at a time like shoulders monday, biceps tuesday, etc... which one of us is doing it right?
2006-06-29 07:47:43 · 6 answers · asked by Betrdz 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If you're trying to tone your body and your fiance is trying to build muscle, you both are doing your own versions correctly. He is most likely doing 12-15 reps per set and doing around 3 sets not including one or two warm up sets.
For toning I'd recommend the lighter weights and higher reps. Try 15 to 20 reps per set. You'll know you've got the right weight for your sets if your last couple of reps require more effort to complete. Make sure to rest for a moment between sets. Also, don't rush thru your reps. Really focus and feel what your muscles are doing.
2006-06-29 07:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low reps are 1-4, for very heavy weight and to gain size. Standard reps are 8-12, for all around work outs with middle range weights. High reps are 15-20, for light weight and toning, and for speed training.
Hope that helps. Id aim for at least 3 sets of 20 reps.
2006-06-29 07:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do whole body everyother day, gives muscles time to heal in between. My SO does upper body one day, lower the next day. Giving his muscles a day to heal between.
I am lifting weights to build muscle, muscle burns calories, women really don't get the bulky unless they use steroids and lift really heavy weights. I wold not worry too much about it.
Reps: I do 12 per set. And I pyramid. I start with as heavy as I can lift for as many times as I can lift, then I lower weight and continue process until I have hit 12 reps. Next set I stay at the lower weight.
2006-06-29 07:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to tone i would say use a light weight that you can do at least 10-15 repetitions on, but you're struggling towards the end of those. 5 sets per exercise. i would do a super set workout. that means opposing muscles-bicep/tricep one day, chest/back next. then quads/hamstrings next. 3 days a week is good, with about 35-40 total sets.
2006-06-29 07:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12-15 reps 3 sets
You want to do 2 groups a day plus cardio.
biceps and calves monday
shoulders and back tues
ect ect
2006-06-29 07:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pimp_Slapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a personal trainer
2006-06-29 07:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋