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glycogen :
A polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue. It is readily converted to glucose as needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs.
Now. Cardio uses this. So do weights. For pure weight loss, doesnt really matter. Someone trying to build muscle and who isnt very in shape is gonna have a problem with pre-cardio due to the fuel in the body being burned. it takes 24 hours for the levels to replenish. So for anyone reading who wants to build muscle, a hard core cardio before you work out is bad. 5 minutes on something to get heart rate up isnt gonna do anything though.
As far as machine vs freeweights...it gives you a more rounded, tighter look. You get to use full free motion and it also strengthens the small stabilizer muscles in your body. you know what im talking about if youve ever picked up heavy dumb bells and done bench. Your hands are all over the place. goes away after a bit, but thats because you just leveled up and got some new muscles 
machines are primarly used for specific spot targeting. Like a fly machine is trying to get inner chest only whereas a dumb bell fly is gonna be rounding out the chest a little more evenly, but with heavier emphasis on inner chest.
most of that stuff is, again, for building muscle. But if you are trying to get generally toned. a lot of high rep low wieght exercises are your friend. That will give you a lot of neat little muscles everywhere just pokin out 
as far as your current routine, i would change it slightly. Abs every day, and a whole day for legs.
so
Day 1: Chest - inner, outer, back- lats, lower back.
Day 2:Legs - Hamstrings, quads, calves, glutes.
Day 3: arms- triceps, biceps, shoulders (all three heads) and fore arms.
every day : Abs - obliques (the sides) and six pack.
and yeah tanning goes a long way for lookin like ze models...but gimme a PBR fed girl with no skin problems when shes 40 any day
boo leather necks!
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