Weight Training Beginner - Need Advice!

iwish123
iwish123 Posts: 56 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I have been working out since the beginning of January, I began with just cardio as many days as I could fit in, however I read lots about weight training being much better for losing inches and burning fat and have started to introduce some weights into my routine. The problem is I am unsure if what I am doing is right!
I cannot afford a gym membership therefore I am just working out at home. I've watched some youtube clips on form and am currently just using 4kg dumbells and doing deadlifts (which I think I may need a heavier weight for!), squats and lunges whilst holding them and then military curls and chest presses.
I would really appreciate it if anyone could advise if what I am doing at the moment will help me get results and maybe advise on any other moves that I should also include??? Thanks in advance :)

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  • iwish123
    iwish123 Posts: 56 Member
    Anyone?!
  • chuckles35
    chuckles35 Posts: 1 Member
    I would suggest using a TRX Suspension Trainer as it uses your own bodyweight. Check for classes in your area.

    I do 2 sessions a week with a Royal Marines Commando with a TRX using the Tabata method and that is working very well.
  • iwish123
    iwish123 Posts: 56 Member
    Thanks :)
  • DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh
    DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh Posts: 363 Member
    You might cheek out bodybuilding.com…they have free videos available regarding weight training programs and technique.
  • PMZee
    PMZee Posts: 23 Member
    I would suggest looking into a DVD for home use. One that doesn't require a lot of equipment. Kelly Coffey-Meyer has a couple of weight training DVDs that use only two sets of dumbells.
  • iwish123
    iwish123 Posts: 56 Member
    Thats great, thanks for your advice :)
  • dsnapp3
    dsnapp3 Posts: 19 Member
    Also -checkout nerdfitness.com - they have a great view on Body Weight training. The Beginner Body Weight circuit was one I started with at home 4 months ago - also the Angry Birds routine is a good one. I've since modified and added different forms of the exercises to make them more difficult. But they are a great workout in a very reasonable amount of time.

    When wearing a heart rate monitor and performing the exercises in a circuit (i.e. keep heart rate up, little rest between exercises), I and consistently burn 350 kcal's in 30 min. Typical routine would be:

    1. warm up (I row 1500m in 6min): could be 50 jumping jacks, running in place, etc
    2. Stretch
    Circuit
    1. Squats
    2. Push Ups
    3. Pull Ups or a reverse Row
    4. Planks (Front or side)
    5. Jumping Jacks

    I started with that circuit and would do 4 sets with a 2min rest between the entire circuit.

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