weight loss and weight training .when to actually start?

jessgarr27
jessgarr27 Posts: 78
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have lost 30 pounds and I have 70 to go till I hit my goal .. I was just curious as to when I start serious weight training? My hubby said I should do it 3 times a week buti am confused as to what I should be doing ...??? Like what routine and how much bla bla bla LOL
Thanks

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  • seebeachrun
    seebeachrun Posts: 221 Member
    If you can afford a trainer, get one. Even if it's only for a month or two, they can target which workouts produce the most results for you.

    If not, grab a Jillian Michaels DVD or check out the BeFit channel on YouTube where you can find a free workout program called BeFit in 90 days.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Straight away if possible. You will still lose weight just as well, as long as your calorie deficit is the same :smile: The difference being,when you strength training while on a deficit, you hold onto more muscle. In a person losing weight but not lifting, some of that weight loss will be muscle. Plus, the more muscle you retain, the more food you can eat to maintain, and the more toned you will look afterwards!! :drinker:

    As far as routines go, I've heard great things about all three of these programmes:
    - New rules of lifting for women
    - Stronglifts 5x5
    - Starting Strength
  • jessgarr27
    jessgarr27 Posts: 78
    Thanks ;) the personal trainers at my gym cost a fortune but I do squats and lift light weights at home sit UPS pushups everyday just dk if I am doing enough or not enough ... I was sore and I rested then worked through the pain and I am not sore anymore .. maybe should step it up .. ?
    I'm def going to check out those suggestions tho.. thank u for your advice ;)
  • PeterThompson
    PeterThompson Posts: 62
    Try this routine:

    Monday - Push (chest, triceps, shoulders, lower-body exercises) / Upper body (back, chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps)
    Tuesday - Pull (back, biceps, abdominal) / Lower body (gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, abdominal)
    Wednesday - REST
    Thursday - Push (chest, triceps, shoulders, lower-body exercises) / Upper body (back, chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps)
    Friday - REST
    Saturday - Pull (back, biceps, abdominal) / Lower body (gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, abdominal)
    Sunday - REST

    Buy dumbbells that is adjustable, read the reviews here http://bestadjustabledumbbellsreviews.com/
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I like having a trainer when I lift heavy as I do worry I might drop something on my head, or hurt myself by not using correct form.
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    Try this routine:

    Monday - Push (chest, triceps, shoulders, lower-body exercises) / Upper body (back, chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps)
    Tuesday - Pull (back, biceps, abdominal) / Lower body (gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, abdominal)
    Wednesday - REST
    Thursday - Push (chest, triceps, shoulders, lower-body exercises) / Upper body (back, chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps)
    Friday - REST
    Saturday - Pull (back, biceps, abdominal) / Lower body (gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, abdominal)
    Sunday - REST

    Buy dumbbells that is adjustable, read the reviews here http://bestadjustabledumbbellsreviews.com/


    ^^ Sorry I don't agree with this for a beginner. Large compound movements are generally considered to be a much better way of building a sound beginners strength routine.

    Straight away if possible. You will still lose weight just as well, as long as your calorie deficit is the same :smile: The difference being,when you strength training while on a deficit, you hold onto more muscle. In a person losing weight but not lifting, some of that weight loss will be muscle. Plus, the more muscle you retain, the more food you can eat to maintain, and the more toned you will look afterwards!! :drinker:

    As far as routines go, I've heard great things about all three of these programmes:
    - New rules of lifting for women
    - Stronglifts 5x5
    - Starting Strength

    ^^agree with this though! Starting Strength and 5x5 are based on compound movements (not sure about NROL4W, I've never read it)
  • jessgarr27
    jessgarr27 Posts: 78
    I lift at home with my hubby. If I'm going to bench press but I do squats with the weight bar and 30 pounds of weight .. I'm starting slow but I am def trying to get a good routine down at least three days a week taking it slow don't want to pull any muscles .. trainers are spendyy so I just do what my husband sais I should do .. I wish I could afford a pt tho LOL
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