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Do I need to lift?

quie618
quie618 Posts: 102 Member
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It seems like everyone is doing some kind of lifting. Do I need to do heavy lifting to be successful at EM2WL? Right now my focus has been on getting through Ripped in 30. Not sure where I will go from there.

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  • ehs5mw
    ehs5mw Posts: 65
    Quick answer: It depends on your definition of successful, but YES! You should be lifting heavy.
  • Noor13
    Noor13 Posts: 964 Member
    Lifting heavy helps you to build muscle and muscle burns fat, so it speeds up your metabolism
    You don't have to, it just will make the journey easier.
  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
    Also lifting weights and building tone muscles is what really transforms your body. Adding lean mass looks good and burns fat.

    Adding in a weight lifting regimen to your cardio will kick your bodies *kitten* into shape.
  • quie618
    quie618 Posts: 102 Member
    Thanks all.

    I don't have a gym membership and don't plan on joining a gym until the end of the year because we're going to be moving in October. I like to workout from home. What DVD programs should I look into using?
  • Noor13
    Noor13 Posts: 964 Member
    What DVD programs should I look into using?
    I am doing ChaLean Extreme and I am mainly using resistance bands.
  • quie618
    quie618 Posts: 102 Member
    What DVD programs should I look into using?
    I am doing ChaLean Extreme and I am mainly using resistance bands.

    This is on my list to check out!
  • jackiecroberts
    jackiecroberts Posts: 115 Member
    I would not be where I am today if I did not lift!! Since the beginning of March I have been lifting pretty much 3 times a week and my shape has changed so dramatically. I love wearing tank tops because my arms have nice definition and I have gone down a whole pant size, and I am getting ready to drop another size!! So yes, I have been lifting heavier and really challenging myself, trying to get out of my comfort zone and I see the results in the mirror!!
  • dzinergrl18
    dzinergrl18 Posts: 105 Member
    Thanks all.

    I don't have a gym membership and don't plan on joining a gym until the end of the year because we're going to be moving in October. I like to workout from home. What DVD programs should I look into using?

    I use Chalean Extreme too and love it. You don't have to have heavy weights. I started with bands (from the program and also have others from other Beach Body dvds). I also used 5, 8, 10 and 15 lb weights from Walmart...up until my birthday 2 weeks ago when my hubby got me Select Techs from Bow Flex!! I'm super thrilled to have them, but they aren't a must. I would do at least 3 days of lifting, especially with EMTLW. At least, I'm hoping it will help me to combine them both:)
  • Desmonema
    Desmonema Posts: 175 Member
    I'm going to get more weight's tomorrow (heavier ones...) :o))
    Have been using (don't laugh!) a 10 lb bag of rice with taped-on handles so far and smaller dumbbells.
    Do you guys think bodyweight exercises only will work as well??

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