Strength training?

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  • jimmyfoxca
    jimmyfoxca Posts: 12
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  • lily1972
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    Others have given great tips to help out! ST is really important, but so is cardio. I was doing the opposite: working with weights and little or no cardio... when I started mixing it into my routine I was amazed! It really re-booted my metabolism and the pounds started dropping. Good luck, you are on the right (and most effective) track! :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
  • MercenaryNoetic26
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    I'd rather spend an hour lifting weights than an hour on a treadmill or machine. I do cardio minimally. I think you can acheive a lot by doing body weight exercises for starters. Push-ups, Pull-ups (starting with 1 or 2 is nothing to be ashamed of), squats, plyos... you can start adding your dumbbells when you're more comfortable. You can do a lot @ home with just your dumbbells and you might want to get a stability ball. As you progress, you may want to join a gym and start using heavier weights and other machines. Once you start leaning out, weight lifting can possibly become the best addiction ever. Say bye, bye to muffin tops!
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
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    When training for strength I like to do a 3 day split arms/shoulders, chest/back, legs/abs 3 exercises per muscle group 3 sets of as much as I can do for 3-5 reps if I can complete 5 reps then I bump it up the next time.
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    Bump for later - some VERY helpful responses here :)
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