Working out with weights ?

alsunrise

This is a new area for me, and I'd like to start out on the right path. So my question is: would it be better to use lighter weights and do more reps, or heavier weights with less reps? Or does it even matter?

Determinednoob

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

Leadfoot_Lewis

Always lift as heavy as you can with good form. 8-12 reps is a good place to start.

alsunrise

Thank you very much!!!

joelhoro

What works best for me are classes like bodypump - you get to do exactly the right balance between light/heavy speed and so forth - and all that on music and in a group so it's very motivating.

If you can't make it to such a class then you can probably find videos online which are free/not too expensive, and which require minimal material (typically just elastic bands and small dumbbells.