Could anyone recommend a weight training plan/DVD

bigbugboo
bigbugboo Posts: 161
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all

I have been doing circuit training for a little while now, incorporating strength training, and now that I have increased my overall strength, I would like to include a weight training routine as a standalone.

Can anyone recommend a program, DVD or whatever for a relatively fit. almost goal weight, 40 something year old lady? To give you an idea of my fitness level, I have completed Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and No more Trouble Zones.

I don't want anything too hard core, but something to give me definition and build strength.

Thanks so much.

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  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    It's recommended over and over: The New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a book with 6 months worth of workouts. I am doing it and love it. There's a group on here....http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    P90X is my favorite for a DVD product.

    New Rules of Lifting is great for a Book

    Jamie Easons Live Fit Trainer is good if you want an online program

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    I second the vote for New Rules of Lifting for Women.

    I also love Nike Training Club, if you have an ipodtouch or iphone.
  • bigbugboo
    bigbugboo Posts: 161
    P90X is my favorite for a DVD product.

    New Rules of Lifting is great for a Book

    Jamie Easons Live Fit Trainer is good if you want an online program

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html

    Thanks for that. Which P90X DVD do you recommend to start with as I see there are many to choose from!
  • bigbugboo
    bigbugboo Posts: 161
    It's recommended over and over: The New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a book with 6 months worth of workouts. I am doing it and love it. There's a group on here....http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    This looks great. I'm looking at ordering the book here in UK : )
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    P90x, with Tony Horton, By Beach Body, is sold as a full program. You buy the whole set, not one. Not sure on availability in the UK.

    http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do

    also available on Amazon.com and Ebay.

    The complete package is the recommended option for best results. It gives you complete full body workout, head to toe, on all muscle groups, with some cardio, stretching, and yoga DVD as well. 90 day plan.


    If you do not want to start with that, you can start with P90 (power 90) which is the entry level to the P90x line of DVDs. You will not get the same results though.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    It's recommended over and over: The New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a book with 6 months worth of workouts. I am doing it and love it. There's a group on here....http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    This.
  • caroltina
    caroltina Posts: 453 Member
    Beach bosy have just released Les Mills Body Pump - they have body pump classes over here in the UK which were his plan, looks good for weights particularly - check out their web page - they do ship to the UK
  • Kellie0710
    Kellie0710 Posts: 95 Member
    I like ChaLEAN Extreme, it is kind of like P90x with all the weight lifting but it has shorter workouts and is better for beginners. I start month 2 next week and I am loving it so far =)
  • karinane
    karinane Posts: 36 Member
    I really like Jillan Micheals 30 Day Shred. I heard about it on this site and gave it a try and I saw results right away. I just started her Ripped in 30 and it is also excellent. The workouts are just 25 mins and the DVDs are around $7on Amazon.
  • lizzys
    lizzys Posts: 841 Member
    i love the old buns of steel with tamilee webb
  • rhodes2b
    rhodes2b Posts: 304 Member
    It's recommended over and over: The New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a book with 6 months worth of workouts. I am doing it and love it. There's a group on here....http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    I am reading that book too
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722
    Read later
  • bigbugboo
    bigbugboo Posts: 161
    I really like Jillan Micheals 30 Day Shred. I heard about it on this site and gave it a try and I saw results right away. I just started her Ripped in 30 and it is also excellent. The workouts are just 25 mins and the DVDs are around $7on Amazon.

    Yeah thanks. I've completed 30DS and wanted something a bit more challenging in terms of weight / strength training.
  • bigbugboo
    bigbugboo Posts: 161
    P90x, with Tony Horton, By Beach Body, is sold as a full program. You buy the whole set, not one. Not sure on availability in the UK.

    http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do

    also available on Amazon.com and Ebay.

    The complete package is the recommended option for best results. It gives you complete full body workout, head to toe, on all muscle groups, with some cardio, stretching, and yoga DVD as well. 90 day plan.


    If you do not want to start with that, you can start with P90 (power 90) which is the entry level to the P90x line of DVDs. You will not get the same results though.

    Ok. Thanks for that. Will check that out :smile:
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