Cybex Machines/Ab toning

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puppies1234

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Hi there,
I am a new member. I recently got serious about getting some muscle. I weigh 118 and am 5'5. I have been using Cybex machines. I need help with every body part!!! For abs, I am doing the rotation machine with 50lbs, five reps of 15. I think I need to go up on the weights as it's not that challenging. I am also doing the abs crunch with 60lbs.
I am doing the lat pull down, rear deltoids machine, chest press and shoulder press for arms and back, and the leg press for thighs and tush. Keep in mind, I just started 18 days ago, so I am not strong yet. My goal is to be toned, not big. I want long muscles, not bulky. May I get some advice please? I have been going to the gym every day and doing cardio and weights hoping for quick results. I can already tell in my obliques..so it's quite encouraging. Any tips? I am eating a lot of protein...beans and egg beaters.
Jennifer
 
I know this is the womens section, but I'll give some advice. I hope you ladies don't mind.

First off, don't worry about getting big and bulky. Unless you are doing steroids, this will not happen to a female, so please dispell of that myth. Wipe that from your mind :)

For abdominals, continue working them, but remember in order to see abs, body fat needs to be lost. That is a function of diet. How many calories are you currently eating?

As for your workouts, you have 2 vertical motions and 1 horizontal motion. Try including a row of some sort (barbell, dumbell, machine, etc).

I'm glad you are seeing results. Continue working hard, you will see more :)

I hope this helps :)
 
Thanks Alex

Alex,
Thanks for the information. I have a very low fat diet and I consume about 1000/day right now. I binge about once a week and have more than that. I'll keep pushing hard and limit those margaritas and chips.
If I can see results and it's just been 21 days, I am very excited to see what's going on in one three more weeks.
Jennifer
 
puppies1234 said:
Alex,
Thanks for the information. I have a very low fat diet and I consume about 1000/day right now. I binge about once a week and have more than that. I'll keep pushing hard and limit those margaritas and chips.
If I can see results and it's just been 21 days, I am very excited to see what's going on in one three more weeks.
Jennifer
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Unless you weigh 85 pounds, you are SEVERELY undereating. Why are you looking for "quick results?" The only results that you'll get from your plan is sickness and poor health. I would sit down on a comfy chair and take the time to read through this:
Testosterone Nation - Are You A Beginner II
 
yup, 1000 cals a day is less than they give to coma patients, on average, so unless you're only 4 feet tall and built like a stick, 1,000 calories is way under what you should be eating for effective weight loss.
 
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