Newbie to strength training, please help!

alicia163425

Hello! My name is Alicia and I just started using this app about 2 weeks ago and have already seen progress. I have about 140 pounds to lose and I want to keep it off. I hear a lot of stories about people just using cardio workouts and they end up gaining back the weight. I want to start strength training but I’m not quite sure where to start. I want to start with just bodyweight exercises at home before I go to a gym (I don’t feel comfortable doing this yet). For anyone who does strength training, what should I start with?

AnnPT77

Check out this thread, which includes bodyweight programs (plus a lot of helpful & informative discussion):

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

concordancia

Body by You helps you build up progressively. Personally, I have found it a bit aggressive, but I have skeletomuscular issues that make such things difficult.

August2444

I'm a huge HASfit fan. They have beginner weight training videos. Check them out on YouTube, the app, or online.

kiwiroz

I have been using fitness blender videos on YouTube or through their website. You can select bodyweight only exercises. Also a range of stretching and low impact

LivingtheLeanDream

I do my strength workouts at home. I have several sets of dumbells, medium weight to heavier and use youtube workouts - fitness blender/ Jessica Smith / Hasfit.

scooter825

Welcome! You are going to do great. When starting with weight training, think simple. A throwback to gym class approach is good, think pushups, body weight squats, sit ups. And don't be afraid to ask questions in the gym when it comes to actually picking up the iron and starting that stuff, most people are glad to help.

mrsloganlife

I found on Muscle and Fitness or somewhere else a beginner strength training program. It lasted 4 weeks and was for 3 days a week. It was a total body workout for those 3 days, which was awesome. I go to a gym though, so it was beneficial for me because I was learning what machines to use and also how to properly use it and perform the exercises (ie proper deadlift form).

katnadreau

I'm really loving Body By You, simple to understand, progressive, and no extra equipment needed...though I will be investing in a pull up bar eventually, my doors couldn't handle me doing pull ups on them haha