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Free Weights/Weight Training

Elle129
Elle129 Posts: 30 Member
edited February 16 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, i'm trying to incorporate a little of weight training to my cardio regimen.

I'm sure they have some youtube videos of using Therabands, Free Weights and what not but if anyone has any good suggestions on exercises to do to tone up the body that would be greatly appreciated.

Right now my biggest problem areas are my thighs, stomach and love handles.

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  • chard_muncher
    chard_muncher Posts: 75 Member
    Basic compound movements that recruit large muscle groups are the best. It doesn't really matter what your goal is. Things like:

    Dead lift
    Squat
    Bench Press
    Overhead Press
    Rows
    Dips
    Pull ups

    If you want to start weight training, there's a program called "New Rules of Lifting for Women" (NROLFW) that many women swear by.

    Good luck.
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