Not sure what to do at the gym ...?

I know the gym can be very intimidating.  You walk in, see tons of weird looking machines, mats, weights and have no idea what to do or start with.  Trust me, I know the feeling.  But no need to worry! Here is a list of great workouts to do at the gym that will help you stay in shape!

Cardio:
For those of you who love running, hop on any treadmill and go!  On many machines, you can adjust the incline and speed to your liking.  A great way to burn a lot of calories on a treadmill is to do intervals.  Simply alternate between different speeds of walking, jogging, and sprinting.  This will keep your heart rate up and make your workout more exciting then a boring, constant jog!

For those of you who aren't the biggest runners, try using an elliptical!  On many machines, you can adjust the incline and the resistance.  When I use the elliptical, I like to change both the incline and the resistance about every 5 minutes in order to keep my workout fun and interesting.  Another great bonus about the elliptical is that you don't have to worry about getting shin splints and you can read a book or a magazine while you are on it!

Arms:
It is very important to not only incorporate cardio in your workout, but also weights! This will help you build muscle and burn extra calories.  For arms I typically use 5-8 pound weights and follow this routine:
- 12 bicep curls at a full extension
- 12 bicep curls extending all the way down, but stopping at the middle
- 12 bicep curls extending all the way up, but stopping at the middle
- 12 triceps curls
Then repeat 2-3 times!

Click here for another great arm workout from Karena and Katrina Tone it Up workouts!

Abs:
I know you want that 6-pack! The only way to start is to make sure you work your abs while at the gym. There are tons of great ab exercises, but here are a few of my favorites:
- 1 minute plank
- 30 sec of crunches
- 30 sec of russian twists
- 30 sec of crunches
- 30 sec right side plank
- 30 sec of left side plank
- 1 minute plank