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Hey everyone,

My doctor finally cleared me for weightlifting and I wanted to hear what workouts you guys have found that are successful for getting toned while also being mindful of not overdoing it.

I am nervous to go to the gym since I never really know what workouts to do. So any advice helps

Thank you

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If you haven't been to the gym or done weights before, it maybe worthwhile having a couple of sessions with a personal trainer. After a couple of sessions have the trainer give you a program which you can work on for a period of time and then increase the weights as your strength improves.

There are many beginner programs available for free online...bodyweight programs without any equipment or resistance programs using bands or hand weights.

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I assume they have Planet fitness in TX? I think they are everywhere.

But, the ones around me offer a couple of free sessions with a trainer to get you started. They teach you how to use the equipment and show you some routines. Then, you can choose to continue and pay the trainer or take what you learned off on your own to continue.

Good luck!

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I would definitely work with a trainer. At first, I did a lot of stretching and treadmill and exercise bike. Once I was told to add weight training, I reached out to my cousin (who is a professional personal trainer) and she worked with me to design workouts tailored to my needs and limitations (I have MS, so I can't do all the things everyone else can do, such as running and jumping, so we worked around that). It's been tough but really rewarding. I would look at going to a gym and having a few (think at least 3-4) sessions with a trainer to learn about your body, your strengths and weaknesses, your limitations, etc. Once you have that, and a work out routine, down pat, you can do your thing on your own.

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