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Ladies and WEIGHTS!

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  • Dtrmnd86
    Dtrmnd86 Posts: 406 Member
    I'm a Jillian fanatic. I love her dvds because with work and being a SAHM I can't get to the gym. No More Trouble Zones kills my upper body, in a good way :)
  • Seanb_us
    Seanb_us Posts: 322 Member
    Great thread. For the most part, being new, I focus on weight routines that work combinations of muscles, such as leg press, lunges, lat pulldowns, bench press, etc. Then, am not a lady. Maybe focusing on individual muscles helps with definition?

    Cheers,

    Sean
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Great thread. For the most part, being new, I focus on weight routines that work combinations of muscles, such as leg press, lunges, lat pulldowns, bench press, etc. Then, am not a lady. Maybe focusing on individual muscles helps with definition?

    Cheers,

    Sean

    Our musculoskeletal systems aren't dissimilar. Compound exercises which mimic natural motion are the best for everyone, regardless of sex.
  • InTheRightLane
    InTheRightLane Posts: 33
    I second the body pump suggestion. But make sure to go HEAVY. I've seen some women in the class who still do squats with 5 lbs on each side for months on end. If you consistently up your weights you will get stronger and more defined. If I had the discipline, I'd make a free weights (nonmachine) routine. For now, I find the Group X atmosphere very motivating.
  • valz2000
    valz2000 Posts: 78 Member
    Just started New Rules of Lifting for Women ... and I love it... I feel so much better and have more energy... just make sure you read the book and don't just flip to the exercise program.
  • kgagnon7779
    kgagnon7779 Posts: 216
    Just started New Rules of Lifting for Women ... and I love it... I feel so much better and have more energy... just make sure you read the book and don't just flip to the exercise program.
    I agree - I'm just getting into it, but there is so much interesting information about our bodies, muscles, dieting, etc. He debunks a lot of stuff and it really makes a lot of sense so far.
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