Weight Training

[owl13 4]

Where can I find a good beginners weight routine/workout? I am 3 months post op and have not begun a weight regimen yet but I would like to. It's been several years since I have done any type of weight workouts! I have done a good job with weight loss but I do feel like I'm losing some strength. Any help help would be appreciated!!

[owl13 4]

Are free weights better than machines? Pros & cons please....

[aroundhky 1,174]

First, just define your goals and/or objectives. Are you wanting to work on any specific body part, or overall/total body resistance training? It's sounds like it's really the strength that may be your goal, and I've certainly been there. Second, I would recommend just easing into it, going light at first for a while and make sure you use good form and technique. Free weights or body weight is better for good compound lifts and overall body strength. Some of these lifts are squats, pullups, military press, bench press, deadlifts, dips, etc. Machines can help too, especially for isolation work. Find what lifts work for you and go with it. If someone tries to give you advice (BroScience), just consider the source and maybe do your own research and see if what they are telling you has merit. You'll find at some point if you lift long enough, that you'll have to change your routine/types of lifts every once in a while. Your body will get used to it and you'll plateau. If so, just try variations such as changing the weight and doing more or less reps or even change the lift itself to hit a similar body part. Third, please don't get discouraged if you don't start out or even progress to being a "powerhouse" or worry about what others in the gym might think. Remember, everyone has their own reasons for being there, whether it's "toning", increasing strength/power lifting, bodybuilding or like my main reason.....just getting that hormone rush and flat out feeling good from the workout. Last thing I would recommend is finding a way to motivate yourself to do it. Consider any and all means or forms of motivation and find what works for you and do it. Good luck!

[shamr0ck 14]

Free weights will develop all the stabilizer muscles much better than machines. Also, machines force you into a certain range of motion, which may not work for everyone.

Definitely ease into it, and proper form is key. Doing a lift incorrectly with too much weight can set back your fitness goals significantly. Can you see a trainer for a couple of sessions to get an evaluation and some basic, personal feedback?

[Katnroyal 225]

I need to start weights also! I am just afraid I will hurt myself because I have never used that equipment!

[berthaeaster 20]

Ok I'm going to gym tonight! Sleeved on Oct. 16 I plan to swim and do weights any recommendations?

[Finding MeMe 204]

Great advice aroundhky, you are on point and no need for me to add anything else..

[Nacol 76]

My Doc is making me wait 2 months before going back to my Trainer. I'm so looking forward to a 25 min session of gettin my a** handed to me. I truly Njoy the feeling I get afterwards. I think I will be better now w a few pounds off since I last worked our w him but I know I'm gonna b so rusty...that I don't look forward to.

[aroundhky 1,174]

Let us know how it goes "owl13"