Strong, Lean and Happy!

mmam5 · 10-29-2007, 01:21 PM

Why every woman should strength train.

By Selene Yeager, Prevention

Strong, Lean and Happy - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Diet & Fitness

chefchick66 · 10-29-2007, 02:01 PM

Yep. After running exclusively for over 1.5 years (25 to 30 mpw unless I was training) I just last week wised up to this and went back to the gym and started strength training again. Monday-Wednesday-Friday FBWO...today my arms are feeling like jello...

Suncharm · 10-29-2007, 02:07 PM

Strength training has been wonderful for me. Even though I'm morbidly obese and out of shape, I started strength training combined with a healthy diet and my scale is moving and my clothes are getting baggy.

For anyone older or out of shape who doesn't know where to start or thinks they are too old to start, the CDC has a great way to get started strength training. I know we can't post links but I think we can leave bread crumb trails...
search for: CDC strength training for older adults, its a PDF file and its a great way to get started.

chefchick66 · 10-29-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suncharm

Strength training has been wonderful for me. Even though I'm morbidly obese and out of shape, I started strength training combined with a healthy diet and my scale is moving and my clothes are getting baggy.

For anyone older or out of shape who doesn't know where to start or thinks they are too old to start, the CDC has a great way to get started strength training. I know we can't post links but I think we can leave bread crumb trails...
search for: CDC strength training for older adults, its a PDF file and its a great way to get started.

Yay Diana! That is fabulous!

Roni · 10-29-2007, 02:56 PM

I need to get back into it, badly... I've slacked off on everything except Taekwondo. I have to get off my ass and start running and working out again. I've got an extra 10 pounds that will NOT come off and dieting alone is not getting it done. *sigh* Someone kick me, please!

chefchick66 · 10-29-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roni

I need to get back into it, badly... I've slacked off on everything except Taekwondo. I have to get off my ass and start running and working out again. I've got an extra 10 pounds that will NOT come off and dieting alone is not getting it done. *sigh* Someone kick me, please!

Godiva · 10-29-2007, 06:18 PM

Roni · 10-29-2007, 06:20 PM

LMAO!!! I

you, Cheffie!

chefchick66 · 10-29-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roni

LMAO!!! I

you, Cheffie!

Back attcha Roni...

Heab · 10-29-2007, 07:43 PM

What is the best way to do this at home?

mmam5 · 10-30-2007, 07:10 AM

There are many exercise tapes/DVD's - The FIRM, or Tae Bo can build up some muscles... Cathe Friedrich has a Gym Styles selection that is awesome (they leave my arms/body feeling like jello!)

A great site that shows you HOW to lift with good form ... whether it's at home or the gym... ExRx Exercise & Muscle Dir

I wouldn't be at the stage I'm at without lifting weights. My favorite is M/W/F - weights, T/H/S - run/walks

Dharma · 10-31-2007, 09:50 AM

The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution has a great at home program, and you do it only once a week!! (by Fred Hahn, M. Eades, MD Eades)

10-29-2007, 01:21 PM	#1
mmam5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 3,703 Gallery: mmam5 Stats: 150/125 Healthy, 5'4" 45 My REALage=35.6! WOE: whole foods	Strong, Lean and Happy! Why every woman should strength train. By Selene Yeager, Prevention Strong, Lean and Happy - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Diet & Fitness

10-29-2007, 02:07 PM	#3
Suncharm Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Tampa Bay area Posts: 12,520 Gallery: Suncharm	Strength training has been wonderful for me. Even though I'm morbidly obese and out of shape, I started strength training combined with a healthy diet and my scale is moving and my clothes are getting baggy. For anyone older or out of shape who doesn't know where to start or thinks they are too old to start, the CDC has a great way to get started strength training. I know we can't post links but I think we can leave bread crumb trails... search for: CDC strength training for older adults, its a PDF file and its a great way to get started. __________________ Diana

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10-29-2007, 02:01 PM	#2
chefchick66 Cake Lover Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SW Chicago Burbs Posts: 19,615 Gallery: chefchick66 Stats: 14/6-8/Solid 6 WOE: Eating to Run and Running to EAT! Start Date: August 2002	Yep. After running exclusively for over 1.5 years (25 to 30 mpw unless I was training) I just last week wised up to this and went back to the gym and started strength training again. Monday-Wednesday-Friday FBWO...today my arms are feeling like jello...

10-29-2007, 02:56 PM	#5
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,178 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/140.5/120 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	I need to get back into it, badly... I've slacked off on everything except Taekwondo. I have to get off my ass and start running and working out again. I've got an extra 10 pounds that will NOT come off and dieting alone is not getting it done. sigh Someone kick me, please!

10-29-2007, 06:18 PM	#7
Godiva MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,986 Gallery: Godiva

10-29-2007, 06:20 PM	#8
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,178 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/140.5/120 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	LMAO!!! I you, Cheffie!

10-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#10
Heab Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11,446 Gallery: Heab Stats: 230/212/150 WOE: IE / Atkins Start Date: January 7, 2008 restart 4/29/08 after ankle better	What is the best way to do this at home?

10-30-2007, 07:10 AM	#11
mmam5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 3,703 Gallery: mmam5 Stats: 150/125 Healthy, 5'4" 45 My REALage=35.6! WOE: whole foods	There are many exercise tapes/DVD's - The FIRM, or Tae Bo can build up some muscles... Cathe Friedrich has a Gym Styles selection that is awesome (they leave my arms/body feeling like jello!) A great site that shows you HOW to lift with good form ... whether it's at home or the gym... ExRx Exercise & Muscle Dir I wouldn't be at the stage I'm at without lifting weights. My favorite is M/W/F - weights, T/H/S - run/walks

10-31-2007, 09:50 AM	#12
Dharma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,643 Gallery: Dharma Stats: 175/138; now 161/153/140 WOE: Flexible	The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution has a great at home program, and you do it only once a week!! (by Fred Hahn, M. Eades, MD Eades)