Weights for skin repair

SublimelyMe
SublimelyMe Posts: 42
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently posted about my fear of getting lots of loose skin during my journey to lose 50-60lbs. The vast majority of people have said that water, exercising and weights are key.

I drink plenty of water, exercise but although I do weights, I'm not sure I'm doing what I need to in order to avoid this loose skin.

What are your weight training tips, please?!

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  • bwallner1971
    bwallner1971 Posts: 41 Member
    Tip 1...don't try to spot tone....if you are going to do weights do the entire body.
    Tip 2...don't be afraid to go heavy with the weights...many magazines are saying that one of the biggest mistakes you can make *especially women* is going too light
    Tip 3...Think about opposites....if wings are your issues work on both triceps and biceps

    Workouts are as different as people. What works for one may not work for another.

    I work each body part once per week...no more no less. I do 4-5 exercises per part.
    Example Monday Chest
    Bench Press 4 sets start at 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
    Decline Press 3 sets 10 reps 8 reps, 6 reps
    Incline Press 3 sets 10, 8, 6
    Dumbell Pullover 3 sets 12, 10, 8

    I rest very little during sets (30 seconds or so) and I increase the weight each set. I get through a body part in about 30 minutes.

    Monday Chest
    Tuesday Abs & Cardio
    Wednesday Shoulders & Triceps
    Thursday Biceps & Forearms
    Friday Abs & Cardio
    Saturday Back/Lats & Cardio
    Sunday Legs & Cardio

    Hope this helps
  • elelat
    elelat Posts: 117
    I have also read that taking the bath with cold water helps to tone the skin.
  • SublimelyMe
    SublimelyMe Posts: 42
    Tip 1...don't try to spot tone....if you are going to do weights do the entire body.
    Tip 2...don't be afraid to go heavy with the weights...many magazines are saying that one of the biggest mistakes you can make *especially women* is going too light
    Tip 3...Think about opposites....if wings are your issues work on both triceps and biceps

    Workouts are as different as people. What works for one may not work for another.

    I work each body part once per week...no more no less. I do 4-5 exercises per part.
    Example Monday Chest
    Bench Press 4 sets start at 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
    Decline Press 3 sets 10 reps 8 reps, 6 reps
    Incline Press 3 sets 10, 8, 6
    Dumbell Pullover 3 sets 12, 10, 8

    I rest very little during sets (30 seconds or so) and I increase the weight each set. I get through a body part in about 30 minutes.

    Monday Chest
    Tuesday Abs & Cardio
    Wednesday Shoulders & Triceps
    Thursday Biceps & Forearms
    Friday Abs & Cardio
    Saturday Back/Lats & Cardio
    Sunday Legs & Cardio

    Hope this helps

    Fantastic advice, thank you :)
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