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Getting started with lifting
Mistymath
Posts: 146 Member
I feel kind of intimidated about lifting because I really know very little about it. I don't know what's what as far as equipment, and I don't have much of a concept of where to start.
Should I just buy NROLFW and jump in? Do you have other resources you can suggest? Maybe YouTube videos? I don't know why I'm so nervous about this aspect of exercise/fitness, but I've gotten into a real comfort zone with my cardio. I'm doing 30-70 minutes every day of cardio, and I know I need to change things up some.
Any suggestions are welcome!
Should I just buy NROLFW and jump in? Do you have other resources you can suggest? Maybe YouTube videos? I don't know why I'm so nervous about this aspect of exercise/fitness, but I've gotten into a real comfort zone with my cardio. I'm doing 30-70 minutes every day of cardio, and I know I need to change things up some.
Any suggestions are welcome!
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Did you see this dumbell only home or gym full body workout? Maybe that would be a good place to start. There are videos showing the exercises.
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html?page=200 -
Strong lifts 5x5 is a download program, examples of the exercises are on UTube.
There's groups for both programs if you're interested in finding out more...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/615558-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w0 -
Good morning!!
Do you go to a gym now ? If so, I'd utilize the services of a trainer there to get acquainted with the basics . Form/ technique is very important and you may feel more comfortable learning hands-on with a trainer. Weights were not my comfort zone, so thats how I started.
With that said, I k ow folks get started and do well at home. NROLFW, Strong Lifts 5x5 are good . I would highly recommend NROLFW ...great information relative to nutrition in there as well.
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Good morning!!
Do you go to a gym now ? If so, I'd utilize the services of a trainer there to get acquainted with the basics . Form/ technique is very important and you may feel more comfortable learning hands-on with a trainer. Weights were not my comfort zone, so thats how I started.
With that said, I k ow folks get started and do well at home. NROLFW, Strong Lifts 5x5 are good . I would highly recommend NROLFW ...great information relative to nutrition in there as well.
Good luck!
Thanks for the feedback so far. I will check out the links and videos when I get home this afternoon.
I am currently working out at an on-campus facility where I work, but I'm actually not sure if trainers are offered. I will ask about it this afternoon when I go. It makes sense that form is important ... definitely don't want to sideline myself with an injury from lifting incorrectly.0 -
WOOPS!
I forgot about Bodybuilding.com
free, free, free!0 -
Everyone has made some great points. There are tons of free programs out there if you do a little digging.
When I was first getting started, Cathe videos were what I started with. If you prefer to work out at home, they are a great option. They are a bit more expensive than other videos, but so worth it. definitely the best ones out there. Just another option.
Her website: http://cathe.com0 -
I've been looking into the Cathe dvds and wanted to point out that she has downloads as well, which I thought was really cool. They're currently 15% off dvds and 20% off downloads if you spend at least $20. Just put SAVE15 or SAVE20 in the promotional code area to get the discount. It expires at the end of June.0
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body rock tv looks good too and i am starting tomorrow. I am going to do the 30 day challenge ... even though it was for May it is still able to be done. It has it posted as week 1 day 1, week 1 day 2 etc etc
http://www.bodyrock.tv/category/daily-workouts/all-workouts/page/2/
I don't have NROLFW either and have a couple of dumbells so i will see how this goes and maybe progress up.
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