Weight training help

jennacole12
jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
edited November 21 in Fitness and Exercise
I am a cardio queen and on average run about 5 miles a day, but desperately need some
guidance with weight training. I am looking to tone and build muscle but am not sure where to find a plan. Does anyone use any sites that have excercises all laid out already?? Like do this week 1, this week 2 etc?? I'm noticing on my own I'm just doing random excercises at random times and I think I would benefit from a schedule. Thank you!!!

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  • misnomer1
    misnomer1 Posts: 646 Member
    edited August 2017
    https://stronglifts.com/
    or starting strength, or strong curves program
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I suggest starting with strength classes or individual training (best but more expensive). For videos, you can do a name-brand system or any of a number of free programs on YouTube (Popsugar is very good).

    I have gotten great results with not much resistance training, maybe 30 min 2-3 times a week, in addition to cardio. I also swim, which helps a lot.

    Best of luck!
  • EricLFC1892
    EricLFC1892 Posts: 85 Member
    misnomer1 wrote: »
    https://stronglifts.com/
    or starting strength, or strong curves program

    This.. hands down 5x5 is the best starting program for any beginner
  • daynasrose
    daynasrose Posts: 46 Member
    I use to be in your shoes - runner, 6 miles a day - but eventually began to realize I needed to build muscle. I did it all on my own using Bodybuilding.com and had great results. The program I started with was Jaime Eason's LiveFit Trainer. It worked great and there are videos and support on the site. I have also done a 5X5 but I can't say it would have been better for me as a beginner.
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    starting strength has great breakdowns of the kinesiology etc for each exercise. personally, i used the sl 5x5 for my 'do this on this day' i.e. the programming. but i used the starting strength book as my bible for HOW to do each of the things in each lift.

    bear in mind for whichever programme you choose, that the progression rate (how much weight to add each time) has been defined for [young] men in many cases. so you can make your own judgement calls about that, if you get a little way in and then find that it's getting too challenging too fast for your personal self.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I've watched a few people get over-use injuries from beginning weightlifting. You need to start easy so that your body can adapt even if you feel like have the strength.

    If you have the means, I strongly suggest individual training. If you can't swing that, then do small-group training. The last resort is going it alone with books and videos. It is important to get advice that considers your age, sex, level of fitness, body type, trouble spots, etc.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    There's a stickie somewhere with a list of lifting programmes somewhere...
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    There's a stickie somewhere with a list of lifting programmes somewhere...

    Here it is! OP check this out for a great list of lifting programs

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    There's a stickie somewhere with a list of lifting programmes somewhere...

    Here it is! OP check this out for a great list of lifting programs

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

    :flowerforyou:
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