Start Lifting- seeking guidance

Kel_bel1978

Hi Fitness peeps-
I'm a regular cardio girl, I teach Zumba twice a week and run 3 miles a few times a week but need to add strength training and I'm not sure where to start. I would like to be able to do this at home, then eventually train at the gym. Any recommendations as to beginner training plans?

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Starting Strength or Stronglifts. Google.

They can be adapted to home environments if all you have access to is dumbbells. But you're better off going to a gym and hitting the olympic bar and doing it right, the way it is programmed, from the beginning. You won't regret it.

psuLemon

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

The first two sections are probably worth looking into. Also, NROL4W, StrongCurves, Lean Muscle Diet and Muscle for Life are book based and have a wealth of information in them, including diet and exercise plans.

Kel_bel1978

colors_fade wrote: »

Starting Strength or Stronglifts. Google.

They can be adapted to home environments if all you have access to is dumbbells. But you're better off going to a gym and hitting the olympic bar and doing it right, the way it is programmed, from the beginning. You won't regret it.

thank you for the feedback!

Kel_bel1978

psulemon wrote: »

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

The first two sections are probably worth looking into. Also, NROL4W, StrongCurves, Lean Muscle Diet and Muscle for Life are book based and have a wealth of information in them, including diet and exercise plans.

Thank you, this is a great resource!

PugMomma4D

I second the New Rules of Lifting for Women!