LADIES/MEN: Lifting and Weights

iCupCakeNZ
iCupCakeNZ Posts: 228 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay guys and girls :) I'm currently sitting on the scales at 93.3kgs which is roughly 205lbls (screams) But now that I'm starting to get into my fitness and move my *kitten* I want to do everything I can possibly do to reach my goal weight 45/50gks 99/110lbls

I'm currently doing the 30DS at home because I've done it before and I know it gets results (along with changing my eating habits and plans) as well as doing the 30DS i'm doing the C25k to get my Cardio up. But I really want to focus on my upper body strength as well and start toning, and maybe I'm doing to much but I want to do this, I want to make the changes.

This is where you guys come in, I have no idea what weights I should do at the gym, what is the best ones for upper body strength? should I chop and change it each week or should I set out a routine??

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    how tall are you to have a GW of 99lbs?

    if you want upper body strength, do press ups!
  • iCupCakeNZ
    iCupCakeNZ Posts: 228 Member
    i'm 5'2
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    I want to do everything I can possibly do to reach my goal weight 45/50gks 99/110lbls



    Goal weight of 99lbs at 5ft 2?

    You'd be better going for 110lbs..I'm 5ft nothing and weigh 105-6lbs...that's plenty small enough..I'm a UK size 6.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Ideally you'll want to use free weights, but machines can work well if that's all you've got access too.

    Shoot for the bigger lifts - bench press, overhead press, rows, pull-ups, dips. Don't neglect your core though, and don't sell short lower body training... things like lunges, deadlifts and squats are great.
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    Ideally you'll want to use free weights, but machines can work well if that's all you've got access too.

    Shoot for the bigger lifts - bench press, overhead press, rows, pull-ups, dips. Don't neglect your core though, and don't sell short lower body training... things like lunges, deadlifts and squats are great.

    this.

    Stronglifts or starting strength are great beginner programs. I did stronglifts for about 5 months and I had ever lifted before in my life.
  • poptastic
    poptastic Posts: 151 Member
    I think you should reconsider doing everything at once, you won't have enough energy to do any of it properly! I think if I remember it right, the 30DS includes some pressups? That would make a start on upper body, and then after the 30 days you could start adding some free weights to your routine. I just think from experience that trying to really go for it all at once with cardio AND weights, you'll get nowhere except exhausted and grumpy!
  • bonitacash08
    bonitacash08 Posts: 378 Member
    If you want to seriouly start lifting, you're gonna have to let go of an "ideal weight." Most girls who lift tend to weigh more than you would think because of the amount of muscle they maintain in their bodies.

    With that being said, look for a beginners program like Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength, or New Rules of Lifting for Women.

    Make sure you are EATING ENOUGH and getting enough PROTEIN. I can't stress this enough. I don't think you mentioned how much you eat but PLEASE don't start a lifting program on 1200 calories per day. You won't last.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    If you want to seriouly start lifting, you're gonna have to let go of an "ideal weight." Most girls who lift tend to weigh more than you would think because of the amount of muscle they maintain in their bodies.

    totally this. i am about 9lbs heavier than my goal weight, bu tthe same size, if not smaller.....
    Make sure you are EATING ENOUGH and getting enough PROTEIN. I can't stress this enough. I don't think you mentioned how much you eat but PLEASE don't start a lifting program on 1200 calories per day. You won't last.

    and this!

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