What is a weight training program?

FitKim39

I have lost a few pounds and I'm almost where I want to be. But now it's getting a little harder to see results. I have started doing more strength training with higher intensity cardiovascular bursts. But, I've heard some say to follow a weight training program. That sounds like a good idea. Where did you find your weight training program?

diannethegeek

There is a really good list of some of the best here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

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rileyes

Check out New Rules For Lifting, Strong Curves and Starting Strength at your bookstore.

Cherimoose

Another option is to hire a good personal trainer and get a customized routine from them. If you choose that route, google "choosing a personal trainer" for tips on avoiding the lesser trainers.

By the way, if you want to find Dianne's link again, it's in the pinned post.

DancingMoosie

I found myself need online. I read and look up workouts and tweak mine to suit my goals. I like stronglifts to start.

RealWorldStrengthLLC

I'd like to chime in here - TRACK EVERYTHING. Seriously, not enough people do this. An average good lifting session has 20 sets, 4-5 days a week. Unless you have an idetic memory, you're not going to remember the weight and reps you used for all of the 80-100 sets you did last week. This will lead to you using "comfort weights" - what you know you can do, and will stall progress. I use a simple formula like this to track:

SQUATS - 5@225/5@315/5@315/4@315 (reps@weight) etc. Then when next week comes, I can look back and either add reps, or add weight while staying in my target rep range. Perfect progressive overload. I also reccomend Rite in the Rain brand notebooks for this as they are water/sweat proof and don't get all messed up in the gym.