New to lifting....need guidance!

j34lr
j34lr Posts: 32
in Fitness and Exercise
So I'd like to start lifting heavy weights. I know that I need to work my way up there because when I try to push myself too hard, my muscles get VERY sore.

I'm not really sure what to do though. I don't know what a good program to follow would be, but I want something that'll help me tone up my stomach and shed a bit more fat. I've been running every day for 20 minutes and my leg muscles tend to ache so I can't go past that, I was wondering if I should save running for 1 or 2 days a week and lift instead on the others?

I just need a good workout to keep up with that'll help me get lean and toned while shedding this stubborn belly fat!

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  • MarisaShickel
    MarisaShickel Posts: 31 Member
    I've just started lifting weights myself. I found this program... http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

    It's set up for 4x a week but I modified it to 3x a week so I can run. I'll be lifting M, W, and F and running T, Th, Sat with Sunday as a complete rest day. We'll see how it works, but I'm not sure how running after a leg day will go!

    It's a little intense for a beginner but I figure go big or go home!

    I hear the book New Rules of Lifting for Women is a good resource too.

    Best of luck to you!
  • PumpJockeyy
    PumpJockeyy Posts: 98 Member
    When it comes to lifting you just have to keep it simple. Could always just lift in a 4 workout cycle and fit in cardio where ever you feel like it and take rest days as needed. Could follow a routine like legs,chest,back,shoulders/arms focusing on 3-4 movements and trying to add weight or reps/sets on each exercise every workout. Also got to make sure your nutrition is in check.

    Could train 2 days then take one day off or 3 days on, one day off. etc.....
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    the search button works wonders on MFP...

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