Weight lifting

Retro's not wrong - pretty much never is, about strength training, as far as my limited knowledge extends on the subject.

But I'm thinking you might be looking for a bit more specificity?

If so, may I recommend these threads that also offer tips from experienced lifters?

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920257/how-to-set-up-a-weightlifting-routine#latest

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Retro usually suggests a YouTuber who has good form videos . . . I'm sorry, I don't recall who it is.

The vague question points to inexperience. Posted in the "gaining" section (so not fighting fat loss dieting) for setting calorie and protein targets, and the hashtag "bodybuilding" points to a specific long term lifting modalities and skillsets, though "newbie gains" will build strength and functional mobility along with muscle mass.
As to food, I'd start by setting a target weight for the body you want and use an online calculator for calories needed to maintain it. Then set a macro of 1 gram of protein per pound of that target weight and eat healthy and digestible foods to reach that goal. Nutrition is an ongoing game of control over any bad habits or competing social activities like drinking or unhealthy meals.

"Lifting" needs a functional base of strength and mobility to avoid injury, and for an inexperienced beginner I'd strongly suggest getting an independent physical assessment from an experienced trainer or a very deep dive into online resources or books to objectively assess your own readiness. A trainer will also introduce safe use and progression of gym equipment. No need to sign up for life, a few sessions with a pro may be enough to kick off the first year or more of training. A lot can be done with bodyweight calisthenics, isometrics, or inexpensive resistance devices like loop bands before risking shoulders, back, elbows, or knees with heavy iron. Crawl before walking and walk before you run.

ninerbuff wrote: »

As a beginner DON'T learn from videos. You have no idea if your position is correct, that your execution is correct and if you're even using muscle contraction correctly. As mentioned, get a trainer for at least 4 sessions to teach you how to work on any equipment correctly. Can't tell you how many times I get people that come to learn, have lifted a year on their own and have been doing it wrong the that whole time. And you DON'T get back time. So spend a little money to get it done right the first time.


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Been in fitness for 40 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Agree! Definitely hire a trainer once a week for at least a month. Don't buy worthless supplements or weird equipment for your house. Instead use that money toward a trainer.

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- Get an experienced personal trainer.
- Get the above to show you compound movements - Deadlift, Squat, Bench and Overhead Press - Form is EVERYTHING and safety first, hence trainer is important.
- Supplements - Protein powder, creatine thats it, dont spend money on 'muscle builders' and pre workouts can be laced with caffiene, this can have serious consequences to some people. Please do research on creatine, some people shouldnt take it and some are non responders.

Invest in yourself, it will pay dividends.