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I'm no expert - I'll leave it up to others to contradict my advice.
I would suggest this:
Look at all the machines in the gym and study which area of the body they are designed for.
Pick about 8-10 of these machines - all focusing on different areas. On every machine, start at a low weight setting. Try to do between 10-15 repetitions of the exercise. If it's easy to do 15, then add more weight - if it's too difficult to do 10, lessen the weight Eventually you'll find a desireable weight setting for each machine. If you want to build muscle (as opposed to toning what's there now) add more weight until you can only repeat the exercise 5 or 6 times, instead of 10.
Do two sets on each machine, allowing 2 minutes of rest between sets. Don't worry if you don't get the full 10 reps in the second set - just do it till your muscles fatigue.
It would help to get your heart rate up for the workout if you walked or jogged on a treadmill for 20 minutes or so before you begin.
Also - stretch before you lift weights - to avoid injury.
Like I said - this is not expert advice, but I think it will get you started in the right direction.
Good luck.
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