Weight/strength training?

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  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    I know what you mean. I hate it when I accidentally put in years of hard work and dedication and end up gross.

    Hahahaha! This is great! It definitely doesn't just happen without a TON of effort!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    It depends entirely on the type of workout you're doing and what frequency it's designed for.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I don't want to look gross, just get strong and fit? Thanks!

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  • EllenKay63
    EllenKay63 Posts: 516 Member
    I turned 50 this year. It's getting harder and harder. Like most people I want to look firm and strong-I ( myself) don't want to look like a bodybuilder with that much definition. I want my body to look more like it did when I was younger. I try to do something every other day. As I've gotten older I am trying slightly heavier weights
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    For one thing OP, you should be doing an actual program...you're not going to get a whole lot out of just willy nilly lifting some weights a few days per week. An actual program is going to dictate when you lift and how much, etc. Most beginner programs (and judging by your post OP, you're a beginner) are full body routines and performed 3x weekly. Otherwise, a typical split routine is 4x weekly.

    In RE to looking gross, I'm assuming you have some irrational fear of accidentally turning into a body builder...believe me, you don't get that way accidentally. In fact, it is very purposeful and generally requires the use of performance drugs and other supplements...a spot on diet, including a calorie surplus and very specific programming/training.
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    For one thing OP, you should be doing an actual program...you're not going to get a whole lot out of just willy nilly lifting some weights a few days per week. An actual program is going to dictate when you lift and how much, etc. Most beginner programs (and judging by your post OP, you're a beginner) are full body routines and performed 3x weekly. Otherwise, a typical split routine is 4x weekly.

    In RE to looking gross, I'm assuming you have some irrational fear of accidentally turning into a body builder...believe me, you don't get that way accidentally. In fact, it is very purposeful and generally requires the use of performance drugs and other supplements...a spot on diet, including a calorie surplus and very specific programming/training.

    quoting for emphasis

    totally agree with this
  • Lola824
    Lola824 Posts: 96 Member
    GGGaaahhhhh! I'm not on a program now, I have been before and got the look I wanted. I have already said gross wasn't the right word...can't we all get along, lol!! SO, I have a trainer what do the experts of MFP think I should do I am open to any and all suggestions as I am 40lbs of icky chunky!

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