Weight training for overweight female

melissafrenette1
melissafrenette1 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im new to the gym and have no idea what type of weight training exercises i should be doing.
Help???

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  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    How overweight? You probably want to work on your mobility as well as start getting use to free weights. I would pick a structured beginner program to start out with.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    Do you attend a gym? I would suggest meeting with a trainer and they will direct you what to do. If not start with low weights, very important to increase slowly. Make sure that you get your form right otherwise you'll just hurt yourself. Go to popsugar fitness on the web and you can tell them what kind of workout you are after. They have awesome workouts in there for all types of people!!! Good luck my friend and have fun while doing it!!!!
  • lavrn03
    lavrn03 Posts: 235 Member
    Bodybuilder.com has free programs you can use. I tried a few and learned all the different exercise with Dumbells.
    Now I workout in the "big boy" section and I am always amazed how far I have some in a year.
  • scottsteurer
    scottsteurer Posts: 20 Member
    Dumbbells and machines. Use low weight. You want to work on form first. Form is what is going to get you the best results and you wont injure yourself. Also, believe it or not, people at the gym are very friendly and will help. I know it can be intimidating, but they are there for the same reason you are and everyone had to start somewhere. Also, I can give you more weight lifting advise if need be.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Warm up your muscles for about twenty minutes on the treadmill before you do any exercises.

    The circuit machines until you learn form.

    Do movements slowly as they are harder.

    You know you have the right weight of it is hard to do the last two of a set of twelve.

    Do a couple sets each.

    Don't worry where you start. Joy comes from personal progress.
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