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Want to start lifting but don't know where to start

myfightforfitness
myfightforfitness Posts: 136 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys
I want to start lifting, but don't know where to start.
I go to a gym and a pt is just waaaay to expensive.
I use mainly cardio machines and Dumbbells.
Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to start lifting?

I really don't know what to do :\

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  • ScoobaChick
    ScoobaChick Posts: 186 Member
    If you can get a hold of one of the lifting books for women by Lou Schuler and Alwayn Cosgrove: either New Rules of lifting for women or their new one STRONG. Whether you decide to follow the actual lifting program or not you will gain invaluable information about lifting and specifically for women. It's an awesome basis theory wise. Afterwards you can always pick and choose the exercises to meet your goals and circumstances.

    I don't go to a gym because it's inconvenient but I have a decent home gym. Most of it is dumbells and resistance bands though I recently did splurge for my bday and got myself a squat box.

    Lifting has a lot of benefits you will get stronger physically and mentally, it's the only way to build up bone strength which will come in handy later in life.

    If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Strong lifts is a great program that isn't complicated.

    I have heard lots say NROLFW gets complicated...

    The group is great as well.

    I lift at home and started with SL...just watched his videos and asked questions
  • chunky_pinup
    chunky_pinup Posts: 758 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you
  • singletrackmtbr
    singletrackmtbr Posts: 644 Member
    Don't underestimate body weight training. It requires little or no equipment and can be done anywhere. No gym membership required!
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Check out fitnessblender.com. Its free and they utilize dumbbells and bodyweight exercise. If you do get access to more weights I agree with Strong Lifts, but also check out Jamie Eason Livefit trainer on bodybuilding.com.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    bodybuilding.com has some great workouts. You can even take their short quiz and they will point you in the right direction. I started out there 2 years ago and have progressed through many of their workouts.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Yes I should have added fitnessblender.com or googling you are your own gym and convict conditioning.
  • Eddie__Jones
    Eddie__Jones Posts: 197 Member
    myfightforfitness wrote: »
    Hey guys
    I want to start lifting, but don't know where to start.
    I go to a gym and a pt is just waaaay to expensive.
    I use mainly cardio machines and Dumbbells.
    Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to start lifting?

    I really don't know what to do :\

    http://www.muscleforlife.com/thinner-leaner-stronger/

    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women
  • myfightforfitness
    myfightforfitness Posts: 136 Member
    Okay thanks everyone!!! <3
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