Weights | Imamother

amother

OP ↓

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 11:10 am

I would like to start lifting weights, I know it's really healthy for your body and metabolism but I have no idea how to start.
I am not fit at at all but I wish I was. I was told weights are better than cardio. I need to make exercising a priority and this seems like a good place to begin.
I cannot afford a gym or trainer. I need to do it at home.

amother

Brickred ↓

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 11:11 am

Love love love
Sydney Cumming on YouTube she posts just about everyday and does weighted exercises. This month in particular she has a calendar you could purchase for the order of this months workouts from previous videos.

But she has soooo many. You can start with whatever themed workout on “day 1” and keep on going!!

amother

DarkViolet ↓

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 11:12 am

Buy hand weights (at least 2 diff weights) and find a YouTube channel you like. I really like nourish move love.

amother

↑ Brickred ↓

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 11:13 am

You should buy dumbbells
5,8,10,15 to start.

amother

Kiwi

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 11:43 am

Also, remember to do warm ups/ stretches before and after, and pay attention to posture, so shoulders back, chest tall, chin parallel to the ground, back not arched over or under, knees not locked, feet hip distance apart, and, most important, core engaged. Start light and slow, pay attention to posture and core, then work up from there! Good luck!
Such a brilliant step for your overall health!!

amother

↑ OP

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 12:03 pm

amother Kiwi wrote:

This is what has been holding me back. How do I know that I'm doing it "right"? I don't want to hurt myself.

amother

DarkRed

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 12:05 pm

amother OP wrote:

This is what has been holding me back. How do I know that I'm doing it "right"? I don't want to hurt myself.

Following, I would love if someone could embed some of the videos they found helpful. TIA!

amother

↑ Brickred

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 1:31 pm

Start with Pilates or hire a personal trainer for 1-3 sessions to learn proper form. Then go home and listen to the YouTube instructor

amother

DarkMagenta

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 1:35 pm

amother DarkViolet wrote:

Buy hand weights (at least 2 diff weights) and find a YouTube channel you like. I really like nourish move love.

I love NML!!!
I’ve gone from using 3 lb weights to 15lbs with her!

amother

Oleander

Mon, Aug 12 2024, 2:19 pm

I love watching GainsByBrains on YouTube, she’s very informative

amother

↑ DarkViolet

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 7:29 pm

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

I love NML!!!
I’ve gone from using 3 lb weights to 15lbs with her!

I just started using 15lbs tonight Smile

lovelylife

Thu, Aug 15 2024, 3:28 am

Nourish Move Love (NML) is really great cuz she focuses on all the benefits of strength training besides for aesthetics. She is great at encouraging you to lift heavy.

But if you try her workout and it doesn't vibe well with you - check out Justina Ercole on youtube.
She has reviewed many many strength training youtubers - and hopefully she'll have one that works for you.

Good luck!