Working on same exercise machines?

[Anonymous]

Is it weird that I only do cardio every time I go to gym? I do mix it up a little with dumbbells sometimes, but I'm usually doing exercise machines. The only time I do strength exercises is if I'm with my friend or brother. So, I'm wondering if people at gym think with, or whatever. Yeah, I don't mind them, but I've been wanting to ask.

[misuzi]

They probably think you're just there to look good. That's common, most girls just go to the gym to ride the bikes or use the treadmill, they don't really do anything they couldn't do at home or at the park, but still pay for the equipment in the gym for some reason.

I know girls don't want to be big and muscular but you don't have to do other things to build muscle but instead just shake it up more for your health.

[martyfellow]

Cardio is what is important for overall fintness. Especially for a girl, strength is a secondary consideration. Plenty of guys do't do weights either. They just want cardio fitness.

[madmisskelly]

Its not weird, its just not as effective as throwing in some resistance training on them and doing weight training.

I would venture into the weight machines and free weights. Its so awesome for you! Have one of the gym attendants show you how to use them.

[rachiee]

Most people only using the cardio machines. I don't really notice/care. Just make sure you are putting the resistance high and pushing yourself, otherwise they aren't very effective.

[Manindark]

It's not weird and not good.

[Asker]

why not good?