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anyone strength training?

LayerzOff
LayerzOff Posts: 25
edited January 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi..

If you strength train/lift can you give me some begginers advice or feel free to add me

If anyone has pics of transformation feel free to share.. I hear this is the way forward.

;)

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  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    I do TRX, crossfit, and kickboxing. I think if you're just starting out, it's important to know what you're doing. For me, that meant small classes where an instructor could correct my form and really push me.
  • LayerzOff
    LayerzOff Posts: 25
    Thanks for advice ;)
  • Chris99mu
    Chris99mu Posts: 352 Member
    I do. I love it more than my cardio (cycling and running). Remember: the more muscle you have, the more fat you can burn.

    Pick up "The New Rules of Lifting for Wonen". EXCELLENT book! Author is funny!
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength. Both great for beginners.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    If you are looking to do weight training it is best to consult a personal trainer. I've seen more results in the last few weeks than I did doing classes for 6 months.

    40 minutes of cardio 4 - 5 times per week. (stepper machine - for back of legs, upright bike - for quads, rowing for core / back / arms)

    Then I have 4 weight routines
    1. biceps and chest
    2. triceps and back
    3. shoulders
    4. legs

    and abs every day

    Works for me but just a suggestion.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Do you have access to a gym?

    What are your goals? Fat loss? Strength? More definition?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Lifting is the closest thing i have to a religion.

    I recommend starting out with Starting Strength.

    Some pics here
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911425-former-fat-weakling
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    Agree with New Rules of LIfting for Women. Informative, easy to read.
  • redvelvetlady
    redvelvetlady Posts: 3
    I stick to the basic 4 for now. Squat, push up, crunch with a twist,and back extensions. my husband who was very much into body building when we met said that was fine to start out with. Later you can do more. The thing I like about it is you can do it anytime any where.
  • mumtoonegirl
    mumtoonegirl Posts: 586 Member
    Agree with New Rules of LIfting for Women. Informative, easy to read.
    Another vote for this. Amazing program. I just finished. Love it!!!
  • Losingbooty
    Losingbooty Posts: 63 Member
    LOVE LIFTING!!! YOU WONT BELIEVE RESULTS!!!!!!!
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Lifting is the closest thing i have to a religion.

    I recommend starting out with Starting Strength.

    Some pics here
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911425-former-fat-weakling

    ^Yep

    I also recommend reading all the stickies in this group. Could save you tons of wasted time and effort.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/10067-eat-train-progress-
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    I Like the Kettlenetics Kettlebell workout with Michelle Khai and I also like the Crunch Total Body Resculpt with Kendall Hogan and the Jari Love Dvd's are great. the Get Extremely ripped 1000 is supposedly suppose to be able to burn up to 1000 calories in the workout. I don't know but you definently get an awesome workout and burn a ton of em.
  • CMGoodie
    CMGoodie Posts: 93 Member
    Strength training is a must all around...no only is it good for weight loss, but it certainly a must as we age to keep our bones and muscles from deteriorating. I alternate cardio with strength straining with few exceptions...Cardio one day and strength the next. If you have access to a gym most of them have trainers available for advice. Before getting into a full routine, start off with the basics....lunges, squats, dumbbell presses, tricep kickbacks with dumbbells. Form is everything and start light. Once you get the hang of these, then mix them up with combos such as lunges with bicep curls, squats with arm presses, etc.

    Definately take up complimentary offers by gyms who offer free time with a personal trainer to get an idea how to get started. Good luck. :flowerforyou:
  • LayerzOff
    LayerzOff Posts: 25
    Do you have access to a gym?

    What are your goals? Fat loss? Strength? More definition?

    Hi yah..

    My goal is fat loss and muscle strength.. I want to be really toned when I reach goal. Do not want to be mega built but enough to see i do have slight definition. I do have a long way to go though so have a while to reach my goal..
    Thanks for askin :)
  • LayerzOff
    LayerzOff Posts: 25
    Thanks everyone..

    I will check out links that some of you gave me also.
    Going to start treatin my body well and today is day 3 for me of healthy livin :)

    Good luck all with your journeys and thanks again!

    ;)
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Do you have access to a gym?

    What are your goals? Fat loss? Strength? More definition?

    Hi yah..

    My goal is fat loss and muscle strength.. I want to be really toned when I reach goal. Do not want to be mega built but enough to see i do have slight definition. I do have a long way to go though so have a while to reach my goal..
    Thanks for askin :)

    Sounds like a good compound lifting program like Stronglifts 5 x 5 would be ideal. Check out this group - the stickies explain the program in detail:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • LayerzOff
    LayerzOff Posts: 25
    Do you have access to a gym?

    What are your goals? Fat loss? Strength? More definition?

    Hi yah..

    My goal is fat loss and muscle strength.. I want to be really toned when I reach goal. Do not want to be mega built but enough to see i do have slight definition. I do have a long way to go though so have a while to reach my goal..
    Thanks for askin :)

    Sounds like a good compound lifting program like Stronglifts 5 x 5 would be ideal. Check out this group - the stickies explain the program in detail:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    Thanks hun.. Will check it out ;)
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