This results in shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Common causes of left-sided failure include the following: 1  Drinking too much alcohol. 2  Heart attack. 3  Heart muscle infections. 4  High blood pressure. 5  Hypothyroidism. 6  Leaking or narrow heart valves.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. Since you are trying to tone, do 2 or 3 sets of 12-15 reps. In other words, do 12-15 squats or leg presses, then rest 30 seconds to one minute, and repeat one or two more times. If you were trying to gain muscle mass, you would do less reps and more sets with a higher weight.
The Workout. 1  Squats 3 sets of 15 reps. 2  Overhead Press 3 sets of 15 reps. 3  Standing side raise 3 sets of 15 reps.  Standing low row 3 sets of 15 1  reps. Band kickback 3 sets of 15 reps.  Standing arm curl 3 sets of 15 1  reps. Be sure to properly warm-up before beginning this or any workout.  Rest 30-90 seconds between each set.