I'm not sure how stupid this is going to sound but I'll just ask anyway. I know that I need to be doing some weight training along with the cardio I am doing and except for the small hand weights (2# - 4#) I have no other way to do it. Is any anaerobic exercise considered weight training if you are toning your muscles? I am an exercise novice. My problem is in my hips and thighs. I would love to know of an exercise that some of you do to work this area. I just invested in a treadmill and better put more miles on it before I hit my hubby up for a weight set. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.