help I'm I spending to much time on my reps [lifting]

loveswalking

Sycoholic: Thanks... I had a protein shake after my workout. I have Eas 100 per cent whey protein powder that I use. I blend it with water and one half cup of frozen blueberries.

loveswalking

Today I did my workout in the order that you put it. I did it as a circuit and also subsituted the dumbell squats for the seated laterals. It took me 32 mins. to go through the circuit twice.

Because I'm new to weights lifting I used 5 lbs for everything except shoulders I used 3 lbs. What I want to know is I have decided to do this as 2 sets for now 2x8. And after 3 weeks will do 3x8. Does this sound like a good plan for starting out? Do you see anything I should change? Should I be doing this 2 or 3 times a week to start.

I know you said you would try different exercies what would they be? Remember that I do this at home. And yes weight loss is one of my goals.

Thanks for your help...........

I'd focus on increasing weight on all the lifts (this shouldn't be at the same rate, you should be able to chest press a lot more (close to double) what you fly) before adding more sets. When you successfully complete 2 sets of 8, increase the weight the next time you do the circuit. Once you're to a point where you're not constantly increasing weight on all lifts, then add a set.

How long do you think it will take before I notice any results from my lifting?

rduhlir

I also agree with the compound exercises. I am currently doing New Rules of Lifting for Women and I am usually in and out of the gym with in 45 minutes....I get funny looks from the trainers and other people there lol...but it is working. I can feel my body getting stronger, and while I know I am not really building muscle yet I have started to see areas on my legs where fat is being used.

I suggest New Rules of Lifting or Stronglifts as other have said. I am really enjoying it.

loveswalking

I also agree with the compound exercises. I am currently doing New Rules of Lifting for Women and I am usually in and out of the gym with in 45 minutes....I get funny looks from the trainers and other people there lol...but it is working. I can feel my body getting stronger, and while I know I am not really building muscle yet I have started to see areas on my legs where fat is being used.

I suggest New Rules of Lifting or Stronglifts as other have said. I am really enjoying it.

I do not have a gym membership. So I'm limit as to what I can do at home. But I will look into compound excercises to see what I can do at home. thanks