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Joined 2011-02-11 Posts: 173 |
September 13, 2012 12:02
I would like to start strength training and I really don't know where to start. I've read on here about a book for women to go by but I don't remember the name. Any tips/pointers appreciated! Also how often do you strength train and cardio in a week?
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Joined 2011-04-06 Posts: 104 |
September 13, 2012 12:08
i am in the same boat. luckily i have a friend who is a trainer and she is working up a routine for me, when she gets it to me i'll share it. i am going to work on cardio 6 days a week and strength 3 days.
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Joined 2012-08-28 Posts: 16 |
September 13, 2012 12:11
http://brainoverbrawn.com/
The book is free, and very in-depth on most of what you'd like to know. Also, don't be afraid to do squats, curls, deadlifts, etc. You won't turn into the she-hulk or anything. squats give you a nice butt, and lift heavier than 10-20lb crap that people like to do. 
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Joined 2012-08-28 Posts: 16 |
September 13, 2012 12:13
Just noticed you are from Stapleton. I used to live in Robertsdale.
Ummmm, also check out this thread: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3483424
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Joined 2011-11-28 Posts: 522 |
September 13, 2012 12:15
New Rules of Lifting for Women
or Starting Strength Both are great for beginners. 
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Joined 2010-08-09 Posts: 735 |
September 13, 2012 12:21
New Rules of Lifting for women is a good place to start. Theres a group on here that may be able to tell you more
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Joined 2011-02-11 Posts: 173 |
September 17, 2012 18:22
Thanks so much :)
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Joined 2011-11-19 Posts: 2,328 |
September 17, 2012 18:38
with new rules of lifting for women, what weight do you start out at?
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Joined 2012-05-16 Posts: 59 |
September 17, 2012 18:41
I do New Rules of Lifting, but the book and routines for men rather than women. I've read both books but found the workouts in the men's book easier to follow. I recommend the women's book if you're new to lifting though, because the authors do a very good job of breaking down popular myths surrounding women's fitness.
Me personally, I lift 3x a week and run 2.5-5 miles 3x a week depending on how I feel. |
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Joined 2011-06-13 Posts: 1,747 |
September 17, 2012 18:47
QUOTE: with new rules of lifting for women, what weight do you start out at? It may take some experimenting to find out. When you check out the exercises in the book you want to use a weight that is heavy enough that the last couple of reps are difficult to complete. In the beginning it's perfectly okay to go too light until you're sure of your form. When you feel confident about your form, you should make sure to be using a challenging weight. This is individual to each person what those weight amounts will be. 
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Joined 2012-09-06 Posts: 64 |
September 17, 2012 18:57
I was just about to post this topic myself. Thanks :)
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Joined 2012-04-05 Posts: 42 |
September 17, 2012 19:26
if you go on bodybuilding.com they have A LOT of workout plans that are for beginners.. i base what i do off of most of them! its awesome and free!
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Joined 2011-11-19 Posts: 2,328 |
September 17, 2012 19:27
thx, i will check that out!
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Joined 2009-12-31 Posts: 540 |
September 17, 2012 19:29
QUOTE: New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength Both are great for beginners. ^^^^ Yep. 
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Joined 2011-11-15 Posts: 5,203 |
September 17, 2012 20:48
in addition to the plans listed strong lifts is also good.
basically any program that focuses on compound lifts are going to be awesome sauce 
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Joined 2012-04-07 Posts: 1,269 |
September 17, 2012 20:55
QUOTE: basically any program that focuses on compound lifts are going to be awesome sauce Yep |
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