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Beginner Tips for Weight Training
Hire a knowledgeable trainer
Create relevant goals
What's Your Goal?
Build Strength
Build Endurance
How Often Should You Workout?
Suggest starting with 3x weight training days per week, but create a relevant goal for you. What's realistic for your schedule
2x Cardio & Abs (spinning, running, plyometrics, skipping, swimming)
Active Recovery (walking, yoga, Thai chi, jogging, leisure swim)
Decide on Your Main Training Days
Six Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Back, Chest, Tris/Bis, Legs/Glutes, Core
FAQ:
How many exercises should I do? 2-4 per muscle group
How many reps? How many sets? depends on your goal, strength 1-5 reps, heavier weight, endurance 15+ reps, lighter weight. Start with 3 sets of 12-15 reps!
Descending Sets: each set you do less reps, and you can add more weight each time
Supersets: Complete one set of one exercise immediately followed by one set of another exercise. Short break between each sets and repeat the superset.
How long do I rest between sets? Start with 1 minute between sets
Warm Up & Cool Down
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