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New at strength training
lssmith1961
Posts: 8 Member
Can anyone out there in strength training land help me put together a workout schedule and plan? I want to lose weight and tone up.I work night shift 12 hrs shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30 am so the days I work all I csn do is sleep .I generally work two days on and then 2 days off.
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I have a video call weight training with Rachel McLish. I just love her video .Could I just use it for a workout plan? And just up my weight when needed? I was told once when the weight is getting easy then it's time to up your weight.but should I be able to do all the reps at first? She does 12 reps.0
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with Rachel McLish. I just love her video .Could I just use it for a workout plan? And just up my weight when needed? I was told once when the weight is getting easy then it's time to up your weight.but should I be able to do all the reps at first? She does 12 reps.0
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Here's a good starting point for overall information on simplifying health/fitness goals - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1 and this post for a lifting program http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308750/so-you-want-to-start-lifting-great/p1
Novice Programs:
*Starting Strength
*StrongLifts - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
*New Rules of Lifting for Women - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
*All Pro's - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/12707-all-pros-beginner-intermediate-lifting-routines
*Strong Curves - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/15191-strong-curves
DVD Program:
*ChaLEAN Extreme - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/318-chalean-extreme-support-group
Great website to find programs and information - http://www.niashanks.com/
Some free programs at Bodybuilding.com too.
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lssmith1961 wrote: »with Rachel McLish
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Welcome to strength training land @Issmith1961. I didn't have a clue on where to start so when I found out about the strong lifts programme I downloaded the app and off I went. I think that is a good place to start for newbies because you just follow what is on the app and you can modify it too. I now make my deadlifts, barbell and overhead presses, squats and rows count for something. It is a fantastic way to build strength.
There is also strong curves and new rules of lifting for women, which I will absorb myself in when I've finished with strong lifts. You will get plenty of support here and all the best with lifting.1 -
I have also just started strength training (can only do upper body due to severe arthritis in my knee) and I am loving it. I do RPM (spin) classes for cardio and Body Pump classes (without the squat and lunge track) as well. Feel free to add me!1
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kirstyvdk1 wrote: »I have also just started strength training (can only do upper body due to severe arthritis in my knee) and I am loving it. I do RPM (spin) classes for cardio and Body Pump classes (without the squat and lunge track) as well. Feel free to add me!
As a side note, I also have arthritis, and knee issues (as a result of Insanity). After a month of StrongLifts, my arthritis and knee issues improved - drastically! Start out easy with low weights while perfecting your form, and eventually you'll luv/hate squats with the rest of us, lol!1
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