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How do I start lifting weights ?

flow2512
flow2512 Posts: 74 Member
edited February 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I am a lady of 51, I suffer with arthritis in hips, shoulders and hands, so I don't have a lot of strength, my physio says I can walk as many miles a day as I want, but not to run under any circumstances.

I am losing the weight, but would love to tone up, but I have no idea were to start, what to buy, etc

Can anyone help?

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  • johloz
    johloz Posts: 176 Member
    Because you have medical conditions, you should check with your doctor before trying anything, no matter what the internet says. As you say, you don't have a lot of strength, so you may consider starting with just body weight resistance. Yoga may be a good choice for you. Check with your physio to see what activities you can do safely.
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    start with 5 pound dumbells first their still weights just a smaller version
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