Resistance training - how long?

SunshineAndLove
SunshineAndLove Posts: 194 Member
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I started a resistance training programme 2 weeks ago, it's going well so far and I am mixing it with swimming for cardio, any idea on when I should start seeing results from lifting kettlebells? I feel better in myself already and definitely think it's working I just want some results NOW! I'm only managing 2 sessions a week of weights if that helps?

I do:

20 x squats
20 x step ups
Stand against the wall with knees bent for 30 seconds

x3

20 x 8kg kettlebell lift with squat
20 x 8kg kettlebell lift with elbows above wrists
20 x 4kg kettlebell in each hand lift and squat

x3

20 x 25kg adductor
20 x 25kg abductor

x3

20 x 25kg arm curl

x3

30 mins of swimming (breast stroke) 3 times a week

Hope you can help.

Replies

  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    what sort of results?

    if you are expecting to build muscle like this..then never...
    if you are wanting to lose fat, then that is all dependant upon you and your hormones...
    it took me about 6 months to lose 20 lbs.
  • SunshineAndLove
    SunshineAndLove Posts: 194 Member
    I know I won't build muscle but would like to lose my bingo wings and stream line my thighs!
  • tasoconnor
    tasoconnor Posts: 421 Member
    For results sooner try increasing # of reps to either 30 or 40. Especially if you are comfortable with the 3 sets of 20.
  • Ashleyroberts297
    Ashleyroberts297 Posts: 10 Member
    hey, yeh defo keep at it.. it seems like at first you dont loose anything but after 6 months i have just been dropping the weight all at once. and for your bingo wings it will be the hardest to get rid of i have the same problem. But my p.t told me to just keep doing weights and keep 2 healthy eating cos its just fat!! good luck
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