Workout basics
Reps & Sets:
A rep (repetition) is the number of times you do it. So, 12 reps would be your repeating the exercise 12 times. A set is the 12 reps, or however many reps you do at one time.
e.g. 3 sets of 20 reps push up means, 20 push ups 3 times, rest for sometime in between 20 push ups. Thus total 60 push ups.
Gain muscle or tone:
If you want to gain muscle, you do a lesser amount of reps with heavier weights.
If you just want to tone/endurance, you do more reps with a lighter weight. Generally you do as many reps as it takes to reach failure (you can't do any more). Then you rest and do it again.
Reps & Sets:
A rep (repetition) is the number of times you do it. So, 12 reps would be your repeating the exercise 12 times. A set is the 12 reps, or however many reps you do at one time.
e.g. 3 sets of 20 reps push up means, 20 push ups 3 times, rest for sometime in between 20 push ups. Thus total 60 push ups.
Gain muscle or tone:
If you want to gain muscle, you do a lesser amount of reps with heavier weights.
If you just want to tone/endurance, you do more reps with a lighter weight. Generally you do as many reps as it takes to reach failure (you can't do any more). Then you rest and do it again.
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