Toning up

raachel627

Hi all,
I just need advice on starting off with weights and toning. I lost the weight I wanted to lose and now I think I'm ready to start weight training, but I have no idea where to begin. I'm fairly weak with little muscle and get intimated sometimes with the equipment. Could anyone help out with advice on this?

Thanks people

Adrienne840

Start with small amount and increase set and rep as time goes on

quiksylver296

Here's an awesome thread you can check out. If you're new, I'd suggest Stronglifts or Strong Curves.

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

Chieflrg

If you are looking to stay the same weight, then you will be doing a recomp.

If you want to gain muscle faster, you must bulk. As you gain muscle, you will also gain some fat. Most people bulk and then cut the fat off with a deficit because results can be seen faster.

You pickk one thst suits your goals.

Best to find a progressive lifting program as people who don't have experience with self programming along with volume intensity will spin their wheels.

Recommended program for beginners are Starting Strength, Stronglifts, and Strong Curves to name a few.
Do the programs as written and eat enough and you will have sucess.

tulips_and_tea

Do you currently go to a gym? If so, a trained employee should be able to demonstrate proper use of the machines and equipment. Once you learn that, then yes, finding a program is a good idea. A session or two with a qualified personal trainer is helpful, too, if it fits in your budget.

Muscleflex79

start off by dropping the word "toning" - then move on to the advice given above.

trigden1991

Muscleflex79 wrote: »

start off by dropping the word "toning" - then move on to the advice given above.

Came in to post this.

Sufficient protein, calories at maintenance & progressive lifting.