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Bchlvr64
Bchlvr64 Posts: 89 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm female, 52, 100 lbs still to lose. Relatively healthy, capable of exercising. Down 60 lbs. I have walked a lot. Ran 5k a year ago. Able to run 4 miles and I loved it. However, because of plantar fasciitis cannot do much walking and/or run. I just joined a gym. Started Zumba. I would love to get strong and have nice muscles. I've researched SL5x5 and would love to start. Question is, should I lose more weight first, focusing on cardio or start SL now?

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    If you can have a good trainer check your form at weekly intervals the first month, then sure, do SL.

    A better program for your age group in my opinion is New Rules of Lifting for Life. :+1:
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Start it now. The weight lifting will help preserve current muscle mass and add to your caloric deficit to help to continue losing weight. I also agree with the above poster. Speak to your gym about some form lessons for the movements in the program, the best injury prevention is proper form and proper weight.
  • Bchlvr64
    Bchlvr64 Posts: 89 Member
    Thank you. I have an appointment with a trainer
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