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Jan 30, 2011

Gym Workout Routines - Toning (for Women)



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Toning for Women Gym Workout - Part 1:
Sample Gym Routine - Toning (for Women) 1
Weeks - 1 to 4
Training Days - Twice a Week (i.e. Monday & Friday)
Working Sets - 2 (2 mins. rest between sets).
Repetitions - 12
Percentage of 1 RM (if applicable) - 50%
No.
EXERCISE
TARGET AREA
1
Warm-Up: Stationary Bike (3 mins easy)
Raise Core Temperature
2
Dynamic Stretching (Full-Body Mobilisation)
Localise Heat in Muscles & Connective Tissues
3
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Fibres (Upper Chest)
4
Wide-Grip Pulldowns (Behind Neck)
Latissimus Dorsi (Back)
5
Leg Extensions
Quadriceps (Thighs)
6
Seated Leg Curl
Hamstrings (Leg Bicep)
7
Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Biceps (Arm)
8
Dumbbell Lateral Raises*
Lateral Deltoids (Shoulders)
9
Single-Arm Dumbbell Extensions
Triceps (Arm)
10
Seated Calf Raises
Gastrocnemius and Soleus (Calf)
11
Core Training: Ab Crunches
Rectus Abdominis (Stomach)
12
Cardio Workout (Steady State)
Cardiovascular





Toning for Women Gym Workout - Part 2:
Sample Gym Routine - Toning (for Women) 2
Weeks - 5 to 8
Training Days - 3 Times a Week (i.e. Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Working Sets - 2 to 3 (2 mins. rest between sets).
Repetitions - 12 to 15
Percentage of 1 RM (if applicable) - 50%
No.
EXERCISE
TARGET AREA
1
Warm-Up: Cross-Trainer (3 mins easy)
Raise Core Temperature
2
Dynamic Stretching (Full-Body Mobilisation)
Localise Heat in Muscles & Connective Tissues
3
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Fibres (Upper Chest)
4
Wide-Grip Pulldowns (to Front)
Latissimus Dorsi (Back)
5
Alternate Lunges Forward & Back
Quadriceps & Glutes (Thighs & Bum)
6
Seated Leg Curl
Hamstrings (Leg Bicep)
7
Superset Lying Hip Adduction & Lying Hip Abd.
Adductors and Abductors (Inner & Outer Thigh)
8
Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Biceps (Arm)
9
Dumbbell Lateral Raises*
Lateral Deltoids (Shoulders)
10
Single-Arm Dumbbell Extensions
Triceps (Arm)
11
Seated Calf Raises
Gastrocnemius and Soleus (Calf)
12
Core Training: Ab Crunches & Lying Hip Flexion
Rectus Abdominis & Hip Flexors (Stomach)
13
Cardio Workout (Steady State)
Cardiovascular



Toning for Women Gym Workout - Part 3:
Sample Gym Routine - Toning (for Women) 3
Weeks - 9 to 12
Training Days - 3 Times a Week (i.e. Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Working Sets - 2 to 3 (2 mins. rest between sets).
Repetitions - 15 to 20
Percentage of 1 RM (if applicable) - 50%
No.
EXERCISE
TARGET AREA
1
Warm-Up: Cross-Trainer (3 mins easy)
Raise Core Temperature
2
Dynamic Stretching (Full-Body Mobilisation)
Localise Heat in Muscles & Connective Tissues
3
Cable Crossover (Hands High)
Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Fibres (Upper Chest)
4
Wide-Grip Pulldowns (to Front)
Latissimus Dorsi (Back)
5
Squat (Free - no weight)
Quadriceps (Thighs)
6
Seated Leg Curl
Hamstrings (Leg Bicep)
7
Superset Standing Hip Ext. with Standing Hip Abd.
Glutes and Abductors (Bum & Outer Thigh)
8
Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Seated - incline)
Biceps (Arm)
9
Standing Cable Rear Deltoid Extensions
Rear Deltoids (Shoulders)
10
Cable Kickbacks
Triceps (Arm)
11
Standing Calf Raises (bodyweight)
Gastrocnemius and Soleus (Calf)
12
Core Training: Cable Crunches (elbows to floor)
Rectus Abdominis (Stomach)
13
Cardio Workout (Steady State)
Cardiovascular

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