Weight lifting for women

http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ultimate-female-training-guide.html

I saw this web sight on here a few days ago, maybe it would help!

Also, exerciseTV.com may have some info on how to start. I get this through cable and love some of the routines. The guy I like the most is Roger ****erman.

Good luck!

bump

Look up LesMills.com and find a Bodypump class at a gym near you. I'm a guy and lost 19 lbs doing it (with MFP) but lots of women take it - in fact the majority. Now I teach it. It's a barbell weightlifting and cardio class that targets each muscle group, helping you build strong, lean muscle and burn up to 560 calories. It's offered in many gyms throughout the world. Check it out!!

New Rules of Lifting for Women

And whatever you do, don't listen to anyone who says high reps/light weights...it'll get you nowhere

Hottie 11 is correct.

Stronglifts 5x5: http://www.stronglifts.com/

Starting Strength: http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-3rd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0982522738/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326983561&sr=8-1

In short, low rep, high weight, compound movement, and SIMPLICITY. Start with a bare barbell (typ. 45 lb) and work up incrementally.

If you have access to a gym then I would suggest talking to a trainer.

Say something along the lines of Hey, I'm new to weight lifting and have no idea what to do. They can help you set up a program and show you proper form so that you don't get injured.

I love Body Pump and Body Combat. I get my weight training with Body Pump and my cardio with Body Combat and it is so addicting. Not going to a class never crosses my mind. The music is great, the atmosphere is awesome and you see results. The only issue I have is figuring out how to input body pump and body combat into my exercise tracker...lol

I hired a trainer in Feb of last year, and i'm still using one. Awesome coach, makes sure my form is spot-on, and pushes me on days when i don't want to push myself.

I'm also reading "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", so add another vote there.

Lift hard, lift heavy! Even if you can't afford a trainer long term, i'd suggest using one at the beginning to make sure you know how to do the exercises correctly, and get some input into putting together your routine.

We change up my routine every 6 weeks or so, but currently here is what we're doing:

Mon - off
Tues - Zumba, 1 hour
Wed - 2 hours lifting, back and arms, followed by 45 minutes cardio
Thurs - 1 hour heavy legs, 1 hour cardio
Fri - 2 hours, bodyweight and core, 30 minutes cardio
Sat - 2 hours, chest and arms; 45 minutes cardio
Sun - 2 hours, shoulders and light legs; 1 hour cardio

Exercises we did yesterday -

4 sets of assisted pullups (I'll be able to do these on my own one day!)
4 sets seated one-arm low rows
4 sets power rows
4 sets one-arm pull-downs
5 sets pushups, feet on BOSU
5 sets short-bar cable bicep curls
4 sets triceps extensions
4 sets bent barbell rows

I do bodypump twice a week but might try this book you're all raving about if its that good!

I am trying to get into weight lifting but not sure what I should be doing...reps...etc....does anyone have a routine they follow...
and would like to share??? I have been doing a little mostly bicep curls...not even sure what equipment to be using...I do have access to the gym...hope you can help

Youtube jennifer nicole lee work outs, she is a fitness model and has some awesome workouts!! Also get a subscription for Fitness RX for her. It's none of the chit chat and fashion crap that is in shape or other womens fitness mags, which I do like but when I want good info on workouts that is the mag of my choice. It has great supplement info as well.

saving this to read later :flowerforyou:

I have the Sculpting Her Body Perfect book that I got on Amazon for $5. It is AMAZING! I am loving it! Gives you several workouts for each area and helps to guide you really well. My sister has been doing it for about 6 months now and there is a total change in her physique. I am noticing mine change now as well. I have been doing it for about 3 1/2 months now. I hope you find something you love and it helps!

Monday-Leg day
Tuesday-Back and Bis
Wednesday-Plyo, Full Body
Thursday-Chest and Tris
Friday-Cardio
Saturday-Legs or whatever I need/slacked on
Sunday-Rest

I do cardio 60 mins 6 days per week as well. I am also training for my first show. :-)

Thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou: