Advise to change it up in the weight room, please

frangrann

Hi, I am 49 yrs old and 5'2". I weigh 133. I have lost 25 lbs since Sept and would like to lose 10-15 more. But I also want to get more toned and definition. I realize I can't build when I am still trying to lose. I go to the gym 6 days each week, Aerobics/step/muscle mix classes (3) and the elliptical or bike and weight machines(3).

When I do the machines, I do full body every time. 2 sets of 15 reps. I have increased weights so I am struggling for the last few reps. I feel I should mix this up but I am not really sure what to do.
I stay away from the free weights cause there are usually a bunch of pretty fit guys in that area. I feel intimidated not that they are intimidating, its just me.

I hope you guys can give me some tips. Weight room tomorrow. Thanks!

Cherimoose

Read the first post in this forum ("I am the woman in the freeweights section of the gym").