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Start Lifting- seeking guidance

Kel_bel1978
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Hi Fitness peeps-
I'm a regular cardio girl, I teach Zumba twice a week and run 3 miles a few times a week but need to add strength training and I'm not sure where to start. I would like to be able to do this at home, then eventually train at the gym. Any recommendations as to beginner training plans?
I'm a regular cardio girl, I teach Zumba twice a week and run 3 miles a few times a week but need to add strength training and I'm not sure where to start. I would like to be able to do this at home, then eventually train at the gym. Any recommendations as to beginner training plans?
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Starting Strength or Stronglifts. Google.
They can be adapted to home environments if all you have access to is dumbbells. But you're better off going to a gym and hitting the olympic bar and doing it right, the way it is programmed, from the beginning. You won't regret it.2 -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
The first two sections are probably worth looking into. Also, NROL4W, StrongCurves, Lean Muscle Diet and Muscle for Life are book based and have a wealth of information in them, including diet and exercise plans.1 -
colors_fade wrote: »Starting Strength or Stronglifts. Google.
They can be adapted to home environments if all you have access to is dumbbells. But you're better off going to a gym and hitting the olympic bar and doing it right, the way it is programmed, from the beginning. You won't regret it.
thank you for the feedback!0 -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
The first two sections are probably worth looking into. Also, NROL4W, StrongCurves, Lean Muscle Diet and Muscle for Life are book based and have a wealth of information in them, including diet and exercise plans.
Thank you, this is a great resource!0 -
I second the New Rules of Lifting for Women!1
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