Just a question...

lruff1987
lruff1987 Posts: 263 Member
edited January 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking of starting up weight lifting and strength training. But I have zero idea where to begin. Any suggestions?? (Also, if you have any advice for sticking to a routine once you start...that would be much appreciated as well. I have follow through issues.)

Thanks in advance!

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  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    stronglifts.com

    good place to start
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women


    dont look back
  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    starting strength

    research mark rippetoe on youtube.. lots of detailed form and technique videos
  • mkkhoza
    mkkhoza Posts: 79
    hi there,
    totally hear you on the question. I am no expert but here are a couple of thoughts:

    one way to begin is join a group class like for example Body Pump (les mills) which is a high rep, low weight full body strength training class.

    Another way if you just want to start on your own is to invest in some dumbells and then incorporate some circuit training...here is a simple but good one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvtbELHwSyE

    You can also do alot of strength training without weights as well like for example this one that requires no weight, just bodyweight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF84c5lyfls

    good luck...you can do this :)
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    I agree with the starting strength or strong lifts - both REALLY easy to start and builds you up great - and I agree YouTube for form and technique - stronglifts.com also has videos posted
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    bump
  • lruff1987
    lruff1987 Posts: 263 Member
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women:



    I just looked this book up, and took a sneak peek inside of it on amazon. I want this book!!! It's exactly what I need! Thank you for the suggestion!!! :)
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    I went to a gym class called body pump... I'm not *fond* of lifting weights and while this wasn't super heavy lifting, it was a great workout with weights... the class atmosphere kept me going back and it was awesome to be able to add more weights when I was stronger!
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women:



    I just looked this book up, and took a sneak peek inside of it on amazon. I want this book!!! It's exactly what I need! Thank you for the suggestion!!! :)

    I completed this program and I loved it! There's a group here on MFP dedicated to this program. Great support!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    New rules of lifting for women, stronglifts and starting strength are all great programs! I did New Rules for Women and loved it!
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women:


    I just looked this book up, and took a sneak peek inside of it on amazon. I want this book!!! It's exactly what I need! Thank you for the suggestion!!! :)

    Im glad I could help...Please look into the other programs as well They all have something to offer
  • semperfit1823
    semperfit1823 Posts: 153
    Jamie Eason LiveFit trainer from bodybuilding.com phenomenal program for women comes with complete nutrition guide and daily videos AND ITS FREE!!!
  • running_shoe
    running_shoe Posts: 180 Member
    Thanks for asking! BUMP!
  • lruff1987
    lruff1987 Posts: 263 Member
    Jamie Eason LiveFit trainer from bodybuilding.com phenomenal program for women comes with complete nutrition guide and daily videos AND ITS FREE!!!

    My husband uses bodybuilding.com. I forgot about that one...I'll check that out! Thanks! :)
  • mattack
    mattack Posts: 137 Member
    I second the stronglifts.com reference... they even have a free Iphone app.

    leangains.com is another good one, but not so much for strength training.

    I have been doing the stronglifts 5x5 for the last 4 months and I cant believe the change
  • semperfit1823
    semperfit1823 Posts: 153
    Jamie Eason LiveFit trainer from bodybuilding.com phenomenal program for women comes with complete nutrition guide and daily videos AND ITS FREE!!!

    My husband uses bodybuilding.com. I forgot about that one...I'll check that out! Thanks! :)

    Just watch out for the super advertising on supplements I think the program does reccomend a stack if your not into supps you don't need it but following the nutrition for the program would be optimal.
  • lruff1987
    lruff1987 Posts: 263 Member
    Jamie Eason LiveFit trainer from bodybuilding.com phenomenal program for women comes with complete nutrition guide and daily videos AND ITS FREE!!!

    My husband uses bodybuilding.com. I forgot about that one...I'll check that out! Thanks! :)

    Just watch out for the super advertising on supplements I think the program does reccomend a stack if your not into supps you don't need it but following the nutrition for the program would be optimal.

    Yeah I noticed that...I was just looking into it and there's like...a 5 minute video on why taking stacks is better. But I'm pretty smart about supplements and stuff. I've been a big advocate for supplements for a long time and I've done my fair share of research into them. So I'm not swayed by anything like that. I really like the way the program is set up, though. I think it'll work out nicely. Especially because it doesn't cost me money! It works out for poor people like me. :)
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