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Weight training is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It's one part of a healthy lifestyle that also includes cardiovascular exercise, stretching and a healthy diet. There's no such thing as 'toning' your muscles; if you're not lifting until momentary muscular failure, you're wasting your time. For fitness, stick to compound movements using free weights (squat, shoulder press, dips, pull ups) 2-3 times a week and make sure you're adding weights or reps each week. Yoga and pilates are fine for what they are, but they won't replace weight training. Supplements are a waste of money at best and can have dangerous side-effects at worst, so don't use them. And all the lifting in the world won't do you any good if you have a crappy diet. Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables, lean meat and healthy starches (like brown rice and sweet potatoes).