Try strength training

Weight lifting and strength training not only build muscle mass but may increase your metabolism and help strengthen your bones.

With this in mind, try to integrate some strength training into every week for the next month. If you’re new to exercise, make sure to take it slow. (Contrary to popular belief, pain is not gain. When you feel really sore after a workout, you’ve gone too far.) If you’re a cardio junkie, replace two out of every six workouts with strength building exercises.

Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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7 comments
Me
Posted September 01, 2007 at 08:59 AM

have been taking Charle for a good walk at the hight school. Plan on getting back to lifting wts.

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sexymotorcycle
Posted September 06, 2007 at 09:36 PM

i walked for a whole hour i am pround of myself because i usually just walk30 minutes.i knew i could do it.

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Posted September 08, 2007 at 04:57 PM

I “bond” with Denise Austin M-F before I go to work and do strength training during the commercials. Today (Saturday) I added an extra day to my weekly exercise routine.

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Posted September 08, 2007 at 05:45 PM

When you exercise make it fun and change it daily. Always do something different to avoid bun out.

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Posted September 11, 2007 at 01:47 PM

so i am at school and living in a dorm, so i brought some arm and leg weights, and a few resistance straps to use to! they work great!

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Posted September 13, 2007 at 08:05 AM

yes, instead of just doing half hour of cardio, i started doing some strength training to tone and tighten . I love it now that I have started doing it again. thanks

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Posted October 09, 2007 at 11:52 AM

for me strength training + running is happiness