astrampe wrote: » Forget about the word toning, you need to start doing strength training so that you can keep as much muscle mass as possible while losing the fat.... Talk to a trainer at the gym about weight training, start as heavy as you can with good form, and enjoy!
nortonpc wrote: » If you are like me you will feel way more comfortable at home. It also removes many of the excuses such as I am too tired to drive there. I do this workout 3x a week and it is more than enough to make me pretty sore. It may be worth starting here, sticking to that, and then getting a gym membership when it is more of a part of your routine, or want to swim, something that is hard to do at home. Ignore the big huge guy in the video, he is a teddy bear, this is a beginners workout. You will not look like this by doing this work out :-) http://scoobysworkshop.com/beginning-workout-plan/
nortonpc wrote: » It is the most important thing to know yourself. You know that the trainer will force you into a commitment. That is great. I wish you the best. Fill that skin with nice muscles!
xcalygrl wrote: » Agree with all of the above. It's never to early to start strength training. (I wish I would have started sooner than I did.) Suggested programs to look at: Stronglifts 5x5 Ice cream fitness Strong curves New Rules of Lifting For Women
rabbitjb wrote: » Absolutely not start lifting heavy now - preserve as much LBM as you lose weight as possible Compound lifting programme like stronglifts 5x5, ice cream fitness Books like NROLFW or Strong Curves also good
