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    Leg Extensions. Is there a Free Weight Substitute?

    Hi Ladies, I was wondering if anyone knew a good exercise to substitute for the leg extension machine? I haven't been a gym member for many years but I recall that I got good leg definition in the medial (?)(just above the knee) part of the quads from this exercise. But, its hard to isolate this...
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    3-weeks to bikini! Help!

    Hi ladies, I haven't posted in a LONG time but I still visit this board for all the wonderful advice and now I need a little help. If you only had 3 weeks to get ready for the beach, what type of workouts would you focus on? Brief background: I have been consistently exercising for 4-5x per...
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    Stenghtening &Stretching Shins

    Hi Cathe & Friends! I need some advice on stretches or exercises for the shins. I have pain in my shins and ankles whenever I do hi-lo or walking/jogging, basically any lateral or high impact movements. I bought good aerobic shoes and also ankle support;but, I was wondering if there is a way to...
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    Leaner Legs -endurance question

    Hey Cathe, I did Leaner Legs yesterday (1st time in awhile) and I was unable to complete the low range reps in the last set of squats and lunges. My question is :Should I lower my weight to a range where I can complete all the reps or should I do as many reps as I can with a higher weight then...
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    Re-starting weight training

    LAST EDITED ON Aug-16-01 AT 09:33AM (Est)[p]LAST EDITED ON Aug-16-01 AT 09:32 AM (Est) Hi Cathe & Friends, I am resuming my workouts after a 5 month break. I have decided to first focus on endurance weight training before focusing on gaining strength. I know that as a beginner I am making...
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