I have zero knowledge when it comes to weight training

Diamonds357
Diamonds357 Posts: 8 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
well, i do cardio everyday, but i wanted to add something extra exciting and spicy to my scheduele
but i have literally never done weights before and i cant get injured and stay home from both college and work
so could someone tell me about a simple way or a simple routine to work out all the large group muscles, i read a lot about this but i guess not enough
Thank you !

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  • Hayaa79
    Hayaa79 Posts: 458 Member
    30 day shred of Jillian michaels
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Buy two books:
    1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
    2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

    Win
  • Diamonds357
    Diamonds357 Posts: 8 Member
    Appreciated, thank you honey
  • Diamonds357
    Diamonds357 Posts: 8 Member
    Yes jillians workouts do seem like so much fun too I think I might give it a try
  • crb0077
    crb0077 Posts: 35
    I would really recommend investing in a trainer for your first couple of sessions to show you good form and get you set up/comfortable with exercises and lifting!

    However if you are unable to do that, I use the fitness buddy app to look up exercises for certain areas if I'm struggling to think of a workout and put my own together. I usually do one bodypart a time (I go to the gym 5-6 times a week) so will do arms one day, back the next, legs, chest and shoulders on the others!

    Always warm up with light weights and gradually work up til you know what your limits are (something that feels light to start off with may not be so after a few reps!)

    I love it, I haven't looked back since I picked up my first barbell/dumbbells and still use my trainer 2-3 times a week as he pushes me more (especially for leg day!)
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Buy two books:
    1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
    2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

    Win


    This. And also StrongLifts.


    30-Day Shred is NOT weight training.
  • Star_1234
    Star_1234 Posts: 123 Member
    bump
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    bump

    Why? This same question will get asked in five new threads today, without any of the OP's bothering to search or look down the page to find this topic.
  • Star_1234
    Star_1234 Posts: 123 Member
    bump

    Why? This same question will get asked in five new threads today, without any of the OP's bothering to search or look down the page to find this topic.

    I bumped this to refer back to what books i need buy later.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Buy two books:
    1. New Rules of Lifting for Women--Read everything up until it outlines the actual program (workout and diet...ignore that)
    2. Starting Strength--Read cover to cover and use this program.

    Win

    strong lifts
    strong curves

    all four of those are acceptable programs

    now go forth and be fabulous!!

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