Weight Training

shammxo
shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What works for you? And typically how long did it take for you to start seeing results? I'm not sure what kind of plan I should be following, and I can't afford a trainer currently.
I've been doing weights 3-4 times a week and working out different parts of my body on non-consecutive days. I also started drinking protein shakes in the a.m before my work out.. Should I do full-body workouts?
I want to get lean and toned. I'm just really lost.

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  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Just started the 30 day shred. Hope to see results. i hear great things about it if you follow it correctly
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    If you can afford it, buy New Rules of Lifting for Women. It is a very step by step how-to. It was 15 bucks for my kindle. It has pictures and explanations.

    Heavy weights and proper form with patience are going to get you the tone / lean look you want. Dvds can help but they won't go nearly as far.
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    I'm definitely going to invest in that book. I keep hearing wonderful things.
  • megmay2591
    megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
    I am a quarter of the way finished with NROWLFW and I like it so far. I haven't begun lifting yet, but I'm starting on March 22nd.

    I'll add you so we can talk together about lifting. I noticed you're the same height as I am!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,979 Member
    I've completely bought into the idea of heavy compound lifting (like Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5). These programs seems to give the most bang for the buck (results relative to time spent in the gym). Most people who are novice to intermediate can get a lot of gains out of these sorts of programs before having to seek routines that focus more on isolation.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Squats are king of the world!
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Mark Rippetoe's starting strength. See results every workout in strength increases.
  • khagador
    khagador Posts: 175 Member
    If you can afford it, buy New Rules of Lifting for Women.

    Library + photocopier is your friend. :)
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Careful as this is illegal if your library doesn't have a license that allows that... normally you're allowed a limit of a few pages at a time... copyright laws.
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    P90X is a good mix of weight training, cardio and yoga. It's a 90 day program and Tony Horton is just brilliant!! Very funny but gives great advice too.
  • jbella99
    jbella99 Posts: 596 Member
    Weight training takes about a 6 months to a year to see real results.

    If you need some ideas check out: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/women.html

    I have a mini file card book with a ring on it that attaches to my water bottle. each card has 6 to 8 exercises that work 2 body parts. Everyday I choose a new card.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Stronglifts 5x5 is a great program for a beginner weight lifter. Compound exercises and easy weight progression.
  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    If you can afford it, buy New Rules of Lifting for Women.

    Library + photocopier is your friend. :)

    That would cost more money than actually buying the book itself....
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Bodybuilding.com has a lot of plans on it
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Stronglifts 5x5 is a great program for a beginner weight lifter. Compound exercises and easy weight progression.

    I just started this one. Just study the youtube videos and be really careful on your form.
  • nutandbutter
    nutandbutter Posts: 442 Member
    I've completely bought into the idea of heavy compound lifting (like Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5). These programs seems to give the most bang for the buck (results relative to time spent in the gym). Most people who are novice to intermediate can get a lot of gains out of these sorts of programs before having to seek routines that focus more on isolation.

    Agreed. Although I've been lifting since September, I've started seeing a huge change in the last month or so. I do 3x5-8 heavy compound lifts, no cardio (because I don't like it). My avi is from mid January to now (about 6 weeks). I've been eating a couple hundred below maintenance and I've only lost about 2 lbs.

    startingstrength.com (mark rippetoe) has a lot of resources on his website, articles and videos. Highly recommend starting strength or stronglifts 5x5 (stronglifts.com). I read NROLFW but I never did the program because I also like a simpler routine. If you're starting, compounds are definitely the way to go.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    My wife got NROLFW from the library, and I read through it when she had it. There was a lot of unnecessary filler in it, in my opinion, for a beginner program.

    Starting Strength is a great program for someone that's got some lifting experience, but for a true beginner, I really like Stronglifts, mainly because it starts with an empty bar, and you progress from there. It takes all the guesswork out of trying to figure out a starting weight, and it really allows you to practice form. I do think Rippetoe with Starting Strength does a better job teaching form, though, the book is great.
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