Free weight advice

madlibscholar

Hi...I just joined a really tiny local gym. My motivation was mainly to start doing some weight work since I've always relied on cardio workouts, which I know is not *the best*. I would like to balance that a bit more and start using free weights, but I'm really unsure where to begin. Are there any resources you can point me to that give some beginning exercises? Obviously, I will need to start slowly, but any advice will be appreciated. thanks!

morningmud

Bodybuilding.com has a Find a Plan that gives workout routines. I did Jamie Eason's and lost about 10 lbs over the 12 week plan.

mike_littlerock

look into Rachel Cosgrove's book "female body breakthrough".

it shows you how to do the exercises properly, gives you programs you can follow and advice on nutrition as well.. I purchased it for my wife and she loves it.