The Right Way To Lift Weights  The allure of cardio for many
women lies in the fact that it requires little to no
instructions. Tie up laces, untangle headset chord, plug in iPod
and go. Not so with weight training. You can zone out listening
to music on the elliptical trainer, but try that while lifting
heavy objects over your head and you could end up with a broken
nose or worse.  woman lifting maps  Questions abound: How much
should you lift? How many times? When should you increase the
weights? And why is there always one big sweaty guy hogging all
the equipment? These questions (except for the last one) are
answered simply in this back-to-basics guide.  Should I use free
weights or machines?  Consider your experience and ability. If
you're new to weight training, you may want to start with
machines, where the exercise is done in a controlled manner or
where it's controlled for you. After your muscles adapt, you can
safely progress to free weights, which require more balance and
coordination.  How much sh