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I wanna weight train- help!

ElectricMayhem
ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I feel like i'm ready to incorporate weight training into my workouts but i really don't know where to start? I know the basic moves on most machines but i need some sort of schedule or guideline to follow (how many days a week, which body part do i work on, etc). I'm still in the early stages of weight loss (started Jan 10th, 2012) but i want to build muscle not just lose weight. Any help is appreciated :)

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  • janegalt37
    janegalt37 Posts: 270 Member
    www.nerdfitness.com

    I have found the most complete and understandable info for beginners on Steve's site. Plus it's funny and lighthearted.

    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/top-posts/
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I really like New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women.
  • jlhill7
    jlhill7 Posts: 226 Member
    I really like New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women.

    Just ordered this book :happy:
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    New Rules ROCKS!!
  • ElectricMayhem
    ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
    www.nerdfitness.com

    I have found the most complete and understandable info for beginners on Steve's site. Plus it's funny and lighthearted.

    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/top-posts/

    Just browsed around on the site and it's pretty awesome, thanks!

    Also thinking of checking out the New Rules book, thanks everyone!
  • hhamada
    hhamada Posts: 27
    Try P90X. Its a well rounded fitness and nutrition program. It has weight & ab workouts 3 times a week, cardio 2 times a week, and flexibiity once a week. I've had great results with it.
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