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Starting Strength Training

amrluvarr
amrluvarr Posts: 52 Member
edited February 13 in Fitness and Exercise
I've never done any type of lifting or strength training before but from studying the boards and doing some research of my own I really need to incorporate this into my routine. I have about 100 lbs to lose and I don't have access to the gym. I enjoy workout videos are there any that I should try? I just purchased 30 day shred- is this a good start for strength training? I'm at a loss here! It all seems so intimidating.

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    The 30 day shred will build your endurance and a bit of muscle while you research other approaches. Rather than trying to do it every day, take a few breaks, at least one day a week, but even just doing it every other day will have benefits.

    Since you don't belong to a gym, I suggest body weight exercises. Fitness Blender has a couple of workouts, and the guy who wrote "You are your own gym" has another book "Body by You" that has smaller progressions - every change makes a huge difference when you are dealing with an extra 100 lbs! I speak from experience. I even just purchased TRX type straps to expand my bodyweight options.
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