Weight lifting for women
trudibus
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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
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
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I use a lot of stuff from Oxygen magazine and muscle and fitness Hers..... you can google them and find routines in them.... the Oxygen ones I think are a bit easier for beginners, it explains the movements more....0
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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!0 -
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!
Unbelievable! The sensor button on MFP has taken out half of the man's last name! It's D*ckerman0 -
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p90x shoulders and arms is AMAZING! I am still sore and did it Tuesday! It is a hour dvd and it flys by so quickly!0
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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!!0
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I'm trying to get into lifting as well. I intend to start the Bodypump classes and free weights. I was recommended by someone on here to get "the new rules of lifting for women" book. I found it on Amazon.0
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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 nowhere0 -
Where are you? I can probably recommend some top-notch instructinon at a very reasonable price in Olympic weightlifting. Take a look at this clip of Natalie Woofolk-Burgener. The lifts work every muscle in the body in every rep. Can't guarantee that you'll make the U.S. Olympic team but I can guarantee that you'll never be in better condition from traing with weights. It's tremendous fun, too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCmrHVHA8J0&feature=related0 -
Hottie 11 is correct.0
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bump to read later and take in the excellent links.0
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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.0 -
I'm reading the book The New Rules of Lifting for Women written by Lou Schuler. You should read it.0
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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.0 -
I hired a trainer several months ago and have been seeing results. if u go to askthetrainer.com u will see a lot of the exercises we do. Go to the section for women. Also there should b a trainer that works for the gym that can take u around and show u what equipment to use for the areas u want to work.0
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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...lol0
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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
This! Absolutely!!! The book is only around $16 and a great investment, great read and awesome routines all spelled out for you! I didn't start getting the results I wanted till I implemented this plan!0 -
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 rows0 -
That sure is a lot of hard work! Amazing0
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I do bodypump twice a week but might try this book you're all raving about if its that good!0
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