work out question

[smokey the elder]

Maybe you should consult a trainer; weight training is very beneficial but you don't want to hurt yourself.

[dab_20]

It's true, unless your trying to build big muscles, it's better to do many reps and less weight. Burns more fat and tones the muscle.

I recommend, for abs, not to use weight machines. They are very limited in what muscles they target and I find I can easily hurt my back doing them.
Best thing to use: Pilates! Seriously it is amazing for an ab work out, and incorporates stretching into it. I honestly just use Pilates for my strength training instead of weights. Tones the body wonderfully! (course I haven't been doing it for months now, need to find the motivation to work out again LOL)

[Bengalz]

I do reps on a regular basis for muscle toning - some discomfort when I overdo it but not pain. Use weights (smaller ones) for targeting specifics i.e. arms, back and pecs muscle. Takes longer but the reward is worth it

Don't hurt yourself - it only gets harder.