As some of you may recall, I started the resistance training about three weeks ago. I just don't feel like I'm doing enough. My trainer said low weights/high reps=toned muscles. Fine...but shouldn't I feel them at least a tiny bit???? I've increased the weights to the point where by the end of my rep, I can really feel the burn. At this point, I'm only doing one set of 15 on each machine. I guess I feel like I'm floating in the wind over here and don't have a clue as to what I'm doing. Can I please get some input? It takes me about thirty minutes to work out all body parts and I really, really think I'm not working my muscles to the best potential.

Also...is there any greater benefit in using free weights versus using the resistance training machines? My gym has both, although it appears the free weights area is so far a mostly "guy" domain (although who cares...I'll work out anywhere that will give me the best results).


Thanks,
L