Where do I start with lifting?

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  • ladylazarus
    ladylazarus Posts: 3
    I would look into either Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5. They're both geared towards beginners, regardless of age or gender. You focus on the five big compound moves, which keeps your routine nice and simple.

    Starting Strength: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki
    StrongLifts: http://stronglifts.com/

    Good luck! Lifting weights is extremely satisfying.
  • softwind
    softwind Posts: 576 Member
    I was about to post this same question.
    Thanks for the references.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I feel like I need to add that there's no such thing as spot reducing fat, which seems to go hand-in-hand with the toning myth. "Targetting" certain muscle groups is great, but you're not going to see any difference in "tone" without losing bodyfat... which will come off wherever it wants.

    Yes, let's just tell the OP our pet peeves instead of offering suggestions....


    OP, I recommend New Rules of Lifting for Women as a starting point. Even if you choose a different lifting program, the book is full of great information that can't be found in a YouTube video. I borrowed it from my local library and learned a great deal. He has a whole section on muscle tone, btw. :flowerforyou:

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