Should Females Do High Reps For Weight Loss and Toning?

Dear Charles,

I just joined a gym to lose weight and tone up (I feel very cliche saying that, but it's true!). After filling out the paperwork, the sales guy introduced me to a trainer who showed me how to use aerobic and circuit training equipment. It's not my intention to look like the female bodybuilders I see on TV, so should I keep the reps high on the machines, or just stick to the aerobics to slim down?

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Weight Training Vs Cardio For Fat Loss?

Dear Charles,

I’m trying to get my metabolism up. My husband sold me on the idea of quitting my daily 45 minute cardio workout, and replacing it with weight training so I could put some muscle on. Now, it’s a month later and I haven't lost any fat and think I even lost a little muscle in my legs. Should I keep waiting for the results to kick in or should I go back to my old routine?

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Satanism and Fat Loss?

Marilyn Manson is cut! There’s not a speck of fat on his body. Is there any relationship between Satanic worship and bodyfat percentage?

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Should I Drop Fat Or Gain Muscle For My First Bodybuilding Contest?

My first bodybuilding contest is just four weeks away. What do you think I should focus on in the gym until then? I know I need to get leaner, but I’m afraid to lose the muscle I’ve managed to gain over the past 8 months!

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I Can't Seem To Get a Six-Pack Even At Low Bodyfat!

Dear Mr. Staley,

My bodyfat reads around 8% and sometimes lower. For the life of me I cannot get a "six pack." The lower abs just don't show through. Do I need to focus on ab development or get even leaner?

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