Supermodels SA January 2015 Issue 41 | Page 48

You have to ask yourself the question, do I want to look good with clothes or without clothes? Cardio alone will allow you to lose weight as well muscles. Some women might think this sound ideal but keep in mind that the more muscle you have, the more energy your body will burn to maintain that muscle. Don’t get me wrong, cardio has a lot of health benefits like keeping your heart in tip-top shape. If you on the other hand want to achieve a toned slim body, weights are the way to go. * Start with big compound movement exercises or squats to get your heart rate up and then move onto smaller movements such as leg extensions. * If you are looking for a challenge you can superset your squats with leg extensions. Women need not worry that they will build big muscles. It’s impossible unless you really eat a lot and the incorrect kind of food.