I agree about the lifting. Sure, I really appreciate the number of cal's I get to burn during the cardio part of my session, but I'm always anxious to get that part over so that I can start the weights.
What I've notice, male vs. female wise, is that a lot of the women at my gym who use the weights have the resistance/weight set so low (on each machine or bar) that they couldn't possibly be doing themselves any good what-so-ever. And, then as if to balance it out, a lot of the men have the weights too high and end up having to "quick jerk" to get through their motions.
Hmm, maybe they should have the men set the weights, and then have the women lift
with them.