What do you think of Jamie Eason's Livefit program?

cakebatter07

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html

Hi everyone, I really want to start lifting, but I'm not sure which program I should do. I've heard good things about this one. Would that be a good start?

Cherimoose

Beginners tend to do best with either full-body workouts, or an upper / lower split on different days. Her program is a 4-part split, which is basically an advanced bodybuilder's program. Plus her high reliance on machines makes it more suitable for bodybuilders and less for functional strength.
You'll "hear good things" about every program, because every program produces some improvements over doing nothing - especially if the person fixes their diet too!
Hers is not a horrible program (i've seen worse), but programs like NROL are more suitable for beginners.

cakebatter07

Cherimoose wrote: »

Beginners tend to do best with either full-body workouts, or an upper / lower split on different days. Her program is a 4-part split, which is basically an advanced bodybuilder's program. Plus her high reliance on machines makes it more suitable for bodybuilders and less for functional strength.
You'll "hear good things" about every program, because every program produces some improvements over doing nothing - especially if the person fixes their diet too!
Hers is not a horrible program (i've seen worse), but programs like NROL are more suitable for beginners.

Hmm okay I'm thinking I should look elsewhere then. And yeah that's very true about hearing good things about every program. It's just I'm not really sure what program I should choose. What about stronglifts 5x5? Or would NROL be a better choice?

threnjen

Stronglifts 5x5! I'm a total newbie and this program was the one that was most often recommended. I'm not far in and really enjoying it.
I also bought the book "Starting Strength" and I'm sure it's amazing, but so technical and dry. It's like a textbook so I haven't read much of it. But if you're into that it has a TON of information.

cakebatter07

threnjen wrote: »

Stronglifts 5x5! I'm a total newbie and this program was the one that was most often recommended. I'm not far in and really enjoying it.
I also bought the book "Starting Strength" and I'm sure it's amazing, but so technical and dry. It's like a textbook so I haven't read much of it. But if you're into that it has a TON of information.

Yeah I'm thinking Stronglifts too now. That's good though, congrats on your results. I really am excited to see mine lol.

singingflutelady

It's ok but it led to over training for me and I didn't see that great results. When I dumped the program and switched over to better designed ones (first advanced strong curves, than Nia Shanks 54321 and just finished her Muscle sculpting program) the results have been fast and furious.

lmr0528

I started that program, got halfway through then decided to do something else. It taught me a lot about strength training and different exercises I could do. I enjoyed it. I might try it again sometime.

_funrungirl

I like The New Rules of Lifting for Women. I was an absolute beginner and this really helped me get started.

http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women

h7463

Hi there!
Every program is as good as you make it for yourself. If you need some guidance in the beginning, and are not quite sure about nutrition, Jamie's introductions are great, IMO. She's basically giving you a complete transformation package.
I did not do her workout program, however, because I workout at home, and her exercises can be done best and without modification, if you have access to a gym.
But she has a lot of experience, obviously, and I have used a lot of her recipe ideas.

Even if you decide for a different program, you have to check out the exercise library on bodybuilding.com! I've learned a lot from those little videos!

Good luck!