Weight lifting
quintessential1
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I have lost 31lbs of 50 lbs that I want to loose strictly by calorie counting and cardio. I would now like to incorporate weightlifting. I'm really not a fan of it however, I know it is necessary. When and how should I begin?
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Find a free workout plan (you can search beginner workout plan too!) online. There are tons on Bodybuilding.com. Start small/light, work your way up. Work on form as much as possible. Watch videos, ask questions, and work on it until you are close to perfecting each exercise. Form > everything. If at all possible, hire a trainer. If not, no biggie. I got to where I am mostly on my own.2
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Begin by defining a goal(s) to achieve...3
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Read the sticky post in this forum.
I have not been impressed with most Bodybuilding.com workouts.
What equipment do you have access to?0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »
This and 5x5 Stronglifts. The app tells you what to lift and it's not time-consuming.
Agreed. You can check out Stronglifts at stronglifts.com, and download the app.0 -
Have a read of the link below.
Maybe something like the nerdfitness bodyweight routine would suit you as no weights are required.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Cheers, h.1 -
quintessential1 wrote: »I have lost 31lbs of 50 lbs that I want to loose strictly by calorie counting and cardio. I would now like to incorporate weightlifting. I'm really not a fan of it however, I know it is necessary. When and how should I begin?
weight lifting isn't necessary . If you aren't a fan, dont do it. Find a sport or activity that you enjoy1 -
weight lifting isn't necessary . If you aren't a fan, dont do it. Find a sport or activity that you enjoy
Progressive strength is necessary to retain muscle. Not every activity accomplishes that, although many help overall fitness.4 -
Progressive strength is necessary to retain muscle. Not every activity accomplishes that, although many help overall fitness.
you dont have to lift weights to lose weight and be fit and healthy.1 -
I used nerd fitness for research and downloaded several apps until I found one that suited me and my check list of what I need (I use female fitness but alter it for 5x5 stronglift reps). Then when I was ready to make my way onto the free weight floor I did one personal training session to learn form and what everything was. I found this gave me the confidence to start.0
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I went to an informational training session with a personal trainer years and years ago when I wanted to start getting into weightlifting. She talk to me about what my goals were and showed me a bunch of different exercises I could do. Most gyms have a complementary training session when you sign up and I would suggest taking advantage of that so you can learn the proper form. Then just start light and work your way up. There are a ton of different weightlifting options. Some people love the machines, some people love free weights, some people love kettle bells.
If you want to gain more muscle and are not someone who plays a sport or really does an athletic activity for hours daily, weightlifting is needed to gain the kind of muscle that it seems like you want.0 -
quintessential1 wrote: »I have lost 31lbs of 50 lbs that I want to loose strictly by calorie counting and cardio. I would now like to incorporate weightlifting. I'm really not a fan of it however, I know it is necessary. When and how should I begin?
What don't you like about it? It can be extremely rewarding and accomplishing if done right. Of course, I despise cardio like a bowl full of raw kale, so I get you might just not like it. Just curious if there is a reason that might be fixed/resolved?
ETA: Great work on your success so far!! That's awesome!3 -
Begin by defining a goal(s) to achieve...
Definitely this! Your goals really determine what you need to do. We all have different goals and needs.
Then I would say, find something you enjoy to reach your goals. Personally I love weightlifting, so that's perfect for me. Maybe you would enjoy kettle bells, or machines vs. free weights. Maybe aerobics with resistance bands. There are many options. Whatever you choose, do something you will want to stick with. That's really the key to lasting fitness success. It's not a diet or quick fix. Those are temporary. It's all about lifestyle choices.
Have fun with it and challenge yourself.1 -
Great responses folks, I will take my time and do some research on it. I would like to improve my posture and increase strength.0
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you dont have to lift weights to lose weight and be fit and healthy.
I agree you don't have to lift weights to lose weight and be fit and healthy. But you do have to do progressive strength training to retain the most muscle while losing. Working a treadmill won't do that for you, although it has other benefits. There are about a million well documented threads on MFP about why progressive strength training is important.
@quintessential1 OP, if you dislike weights per se, you could look into TRX suspension training or kettlebells. These also can be used for progressive strength training and you might find one of them more enjoyable.3 -
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My genetics really suck. I will always have a skinny ( the cardio above) bum even though I lift. At least it doesn't jiggle as much now
Cheers, h.2 -
middlehaitch wrote: »My genetics really suck. I will always have a skinny ( the cardio above) bum even though I lift. At least it doesn't jiggle as much now
Cheers, h.
It's ok. I dont/currently can't lift but I'm built more like the one on the right.1 -
The booty pictures look great, however I have no problem in that area I want to build strength and muscle. I am not as young (56) and I don't want to be one of those people who fall and can't get up. 2
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quintessential1 wrote: »The booty pictures look great, however I have no problem in that area I want to build strength and muscle. I am not as young (56) and I don't want to be one of those people who fall and can't get up.
56? You're still a baby. ;-) Go on line, find a lifting workout routine you think you'd like and give it a try. Don't stop looking and trying, you'll find one you like and achieves the results you're looking for. I started doing Strong Lifts 5x5 and it morphed a combination of that and http://www.furman.edu/sites/first/Documents/16_oct2324.pdf, together with the rowing machine, coupled with sets of burpees (two minutes rowing 500 meters and then 10 six count burpees, rest one minute and do it again three times) and the treadmill until it's warmer for running outside. I don't like the cold. Body weight routines also work.1 -
Ahhh, nothing like speaking in absolutes! So if there are only two types of women in the world: what about the ones that do neither? What about the ones that do both? What about women without legs? What about women with round butt genetics? What about squatters with not-so-round butt genetics? That meme is stupid.4 -
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quintessential1 wrote: »The booty pictures look great, however I have no problem in that area I want to build strength and muscle. I am not as young (56) and I don't want to be one of those people who fall and can't get up.
Like @pondee629 said, 'Your still a baby'.
I started doing nerdfitness and a light weight programme called HasFit (YouTube) when I was 60. About 18 months ago I switched to a lifting programme, AllPro. I'm 63 now. Sure I don't progress as fast as a person 40, or 20 years younger would, or even as fast as someone with more dedication than I have, but I am progressing.
I don't know if you have ever done yoga, but it is a good complement to strength training for us who are slightly older. It helps with flexibility and balance.
Some things to remember.
Good form is everything, and, heavy lifting is lifting what is heavy for you.
Cheers, h.1
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