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Adding Strength Training?

Friday, October 16, 2020

Where do I even begin? I'm looking at the various machines at my gym and I'll be honest, I don't even know what half of them do. I read that after 40 we start to lose muscle mass. I'm 10 years in, and let's face it, I didn't have a lot of muscle mass to begin with. I've never had much upper body strength. So, I know I need to work on my core muscles. I also know my arms need improvement. But where do I start? How much do I need to lift and for how long? Machines or free weights? I'm so lost! HELP?!!!
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  • MRSCLASSICSCRAZ
    I can empathize, although I'm a decade or so older. It's great that you realize it, at a younger age. Hopefully you found something that works for you. I've done strength training on & off over the years, and have not enjoyed it much, I can notice a difference especially in upper body strength. I walk lots & do fair amount of biking and that I feel has helped my lower body. I'm trying to get back into it using Resistance bands, as they're easy to do at home. SP has lots of good ideas, but it is hard to sort it out on our own. Good Luck on your quest.
    61 days ago
  • SIXLESTER69
    Thanks everyone! I appreciate the input
    98 days ago
  • WIZARDHOWL
    Oh and I would recommend getting a personal trainer for 1-2 sessions to teach you how to use the machines and come up with a routine for you. That's what I did a couple of years ago and it was well worth the money.
    101 days ago
  • WIZARDHOWL
    I don't have a gym membership anymore, but I liked doing the machines when I did because I found them pretty easy to do once I looked at the pictures and/or asked an associate how to use them. I found them to be a great workout.

    I do hand weights and body weight exercises now. It's not as good, but it's all I can do.
    101 days ago
  • IAMTHEELLIE
    She also has a whole bunch more videos if you're not as much a beginner as I am!
    101 days ago
  • IAMTHEELLIE
    I can't help with the gym but here's my favourite super beginner YouTube video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mP90A
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    101 days ago
  • BIKE4HEALTH
    I have lost a lot of muscle mass sine stopping weights. Going back to it and seeing a difference. Dead weights seem to always work great.
    101 days ago

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