Ever notice how most people in a gym aren’t really working out? Some are strolling on the treadmill reading a book. Others are chatting with their buddies while waiting to do another set - and hogging the machine of course. And how is it that most people in the gym look like they don’t work out or look the same no matter how long they’ve been going to the gym? There must be a better way.

2. Walk in the door (the hardest part)

3. Warm up

4. Do less

5. Limit yourself to six to nine machines

6. Rotate among upper body

7. Work major muscle groups

8. Hop on the elliptical for 10 to 20 minutes

9. steam room or sauna

10. It is important to eat a nutritionally sound diet

11. On days you skip the gym