Well, currently I am running daily 8 minutes a day. I plan, in two weeks to go up to 15 minutes. When the Y opens on Tuesday, I will be doing 1000 yards in the pool. I also plan to do two miles on the eliptical machine and two miles on the stair stepper a day when the Y opens up.
I was just curious about weight training. Is this a good idea? If so, what exercises should I shoot for? I am trying to get into shape by January 7th. So, that gives me three months. But, I'm really stuck on what to do with weight training. Can someone offer advice please.
Thanks!
Best,
Chris
I mostly agree with Dorothy,but i'd recommend starting with lighter weight than she said. To build strength you want to work to the max weight for 8 to 12 lifts,but if you start there you risk injury.Start with a weight you can lift easily(you'll be sore the next day anyway) then increase 5% per week until you can't lift the weight 12 timesX2. Stay there until you can then increase 5% again. I like the machines as they are harder to hurt yourself with,especially if you are lifting alone,but free weights do work more muscles.As she said, most gyms will show you how to use the weights and it's much better to get instruction by someone who can watch you.
I mostly agree with Dorothy,but i'd recommend starting with lighter weight than she said. To build strength you want to work to the max weight for 8 to 12 lifts,but if you start there you risk injury.Start with a weight you can lift easily(you'll be sore the next day anyway) then increase 5% per week until you can't lift the weight 12 timesX2. Stay there until you can then increase 5% again. I like the machines as they are harder to hurt yourself with,especially if you are lifting alone,but free weights do work more muscles.As she said, most gyms will show you how to use the weights and it's much better to get instruction by someone who can watch you.
