WEIGHTS: WHAT WEIGHT TO WORK OUT WITH (WOMEN)

orla

I am trying to get into execrise routine of cardio and weights and trying to figure out if its best to work out with 1.5 -2KG weights for loads more reps or with 4KG weights and sets of 12 X3. Tracy Anderson (fitness guru/madonna etc) says not more than 2kg and others say 4kg /5Kg best. I am 5 feet 10 and weigh 138 pounds and healthy.
Any thoughts?

orla

I am trying to get into execrise routine of cardio and weights and trying to figure out if its best to work out with 1.5 -2KG weights for loads more reps or with 4KG weights and sets of 12 X3. Tracy Anderson (fitness guru/madonna etc) says not more than 2kg and others say 4kg /5Kg best. I am 5 feet 10 and weigh 138 pounds and healthy.
Any thoughts?

molsongirl

I am trying to get into execrise routine of cardio and weights and trying to figure out if its best to work out with 1.5 -2KG weights for loads more reps or with 4KG weights and sets of 12 X3. Tracy Anderson (fitness guru/madonna etc) says not more than 2kg and others say 4kg /5Kg best. I am 5 feet 10 and weigh 138 pounds and healthy.
Any thoughts?

I'm a heavy lifter, do what feels comfortable for you, my bicep curls are done with 35lb dumbells, i've got serious definition without bulk, and i've been at it a long time. I do heavy for 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps, I like superset as well, more done in less time.

orla

hey,thanks for your advice..that´s exactly what I am after: definition without bulk. will stick to the 4Kgs for a while and see how I go...

Chenoachem

I go for endurance so I do 1 set of 100 with 5lb weights.

azwildcatfan94

I think it depends on your goals. Heavier weights for fewer reps builds more muscle mass. Less weight for more reps provides more definition to the muscle. But, I think you need to be at it for quite a while before you have to worry about it.

If your overall goal is weightloss, then you do want to build up some muscle mass becase more muscle burns more calories at rest. However, the act of doing the weight lifting (i.e. more reps) burns more calories in the gym than sitting on the couch. The dude at my gym recommended moderate (3 sets of 10) as a way of getting both (time in the gym burning cals and increased muscle mass) for me. Of course, I do more cardio than anything else. But, that is what fits my goals and works for me.