Strength Training for Women
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BrandyontheRun
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I don't know the first thing about building muscle. I know it's something I'd like to start learning about/getting on board with but I haven't the slightest clue where to start or how to go about safely and properly toning and strengthening my body. I plan on starting the 30DS after my Chrismas tree is done taking up our living room (lol). But that's not all I want. I want a routine, something I can do for more than 30 days. Where do I start? What do I do?? lol I feel clueless when it comes to muscle!!
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I just bought a book called The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look like a Goddess, by Lou Schuler (et al). It includes a 6 month program, diagrams and lots of really well-written explanation. I really recommend it.
Or, join a gym, and ask!0 -
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I am going to do Jamie Eason's LiveFit program. It is 12 weeks and is free online at bodybuilding.com, I even started a "challenge" for anyone that wants to start in the new year: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/420606-start-the-new-year-off-right-jamie-eason-s-12-week-progar
After that I am going to do The New Rules of Lifting for Women0 -
You should totally read "Lift like a Man, Look like a Goddess". It's written in a very approachable way and talks about everything from the science of weight training and weight loss to exercise and diet examples. It really changed the way I exercise and has been very influential for me and my friends.0
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I just bought a book called The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look like a Goddess, by Lou Schuler (et al). It includes a 6 month program, diagrams and lots of really well-written explanation. I really recommend it.
Or, join a gym, and ask!
^^^ This. IT's an awesome book and you can progress at your own pace. Take a look at Bodyrock.tv as well they've a load of short routines to help build muscle0 -
I do a strength training class at the YMCA. It's similar to the Body Pump class, and we do it to music. Even if you think you might want to get into more serious weightlifting in the future, it's a good place to start!0
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women is an awesome book to begin with! Good luck!0
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bump so I can check out the links later!!0
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Another New Rules of Lifting fan here!0
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Here's my question. I still have a lot of weight I need to lose. For those fans of NROLFW, would it be better to weight until I drop more weight before starting this, or is it something that can/should be incorporated with cardio and weight loss?0
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http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ultimate-female-training-guide.html
^The compound exercises they mention will give you the most bang for your buck.0 -
Here's my question. I still have a lot of weight I need to lose. For those fans of NROLFW, would it be better to weight until I drop more weight before starting this, or is it something that can/should be incorporated with cardio and weight loss?
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Here's my question. I still have a lot of weight I need to lose. For those fans of NROLFW, would it be better to weight until I drop more weight before starting this, or is it something that can/should be incorporated with cardio and weight loss?
Can and should. Lifting will transform your body. As the excess fat disappears, you'll have a solid foundation of muscle underneath. And it will help keep your metabolism buzzing.0 -
This is a great forum discussion that has been taking place:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/328354-women-strength-training-for-real0 -
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Still have about 20 lbs to lose, but as someone said before why wait.0 -
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