How to Start off Lifting Weights

BlueFisherKing

Hello, all!

So, I want to start including lifting weights with my C25K (which I love!) but I don't know where to begin. I've googled it about 8 million times but they seem to contradict each other? As well as not have the specific answers I need.

So, to start, I can just manage lifting a 10 pound kettlebell 12 times with each arm. I cannot do more; is it too heavy? Should I go with a lighter weight and lift it 20 times?

Is there a difference between lifting something light more times, or is it better to lift something heavy fewer times?

What kettlebell leg workouts can I do at home? Anyone's that will help my jogging performance?

I'm a woman and would like advice from other ladies, but men are welcome to answer as well!

Thanks in advance!

BlueFisherKing

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CrappyMornings

As they say, it's never too early to start lifting but always too late. You can do both but they might slow down your progress for the both of them as your body will be taking on more stress. I'm currently working on my endurance through cardio and lifting to up my metabolism (and it looks nice!)

Look up stronglifts, there are a lot of answers on there.

He also explains a little into what you're asking about low weights and time.

Capt_Apollo

here are some articles that you should read to help steer you in the right direction.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/15/how-to-build-your-own-workout-routine/

lift weights http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/02/28/strength-training-101/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/03/03/strength-training-101-how-to-squat-properly/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/01/14/strength-training-101-where-do-i-start/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/02/06/strength-training-101-how-much-weight-should-i-be-lifting/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/03/05/101-equipment/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/09/11/7-strength-training-myths-every-woman-should-know/