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Anyone else lift weights?

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MrsJamin · 10/02/2020 10:35

It just seems to be about running on here, which is not my bag. Anyone else want to talk about lifting weights? Share tips, frustrations, ideas?

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LilyJade · 10/02/2020 14:48

I have now started to lift weights at the gym - trying to burn fat, build muscle, get fitter & stronger.
I also do cardio but mainly weights.
I'm 43, nearly 3 stone overweight so counting calories as well, reducing saturated fat & sugar intake.

A cousin is a PT & she's all about lifting for all ages, she's in her 40s & she was a bikini model in competitions until recently too.
Unfortunately she lives too far away to train me!

7Worfs · 10/02/2020 14:28

feesh Share more about your current status, goals and how often you can lift and I’m sure we can suggest a starting routine for you

waterlego · 10/02/2020 14:27

My current challenge is chin-ups. I can do three and a half 😆

7Worfs · 10/02/2020 14:25

Heya, I’ve been lifting for about 10 years.

Had to stop while recovering from EMCS, but will resume very soon. I’ve built a home gym and can’t wait to use it.

waterlego · 10/02/2020 14:25

I do! I teach Body Pump which means I don’t make as much time as I used to for doing my own lifting in the gym, but I get in there when I can. My favourite day is leg day ❤️

Knitwit99 · 10/02/2020 14:25

Me. Not very heavy but I'm working on it. I love that feeling of lifting a weight I couldn't manage the week before.

feesh · 10/02/2020 14:24

I want to start - I have free access to a gym! I know my form is good (from previous work with a PT), but I have NO idea how to design a workout. If I can get past that barrier then I’m in!

MsMartini · 10/02/2020 14:23

Me! Love talking about it.

There is a topic - The weights room - but it isn't very busy and people sometimes think it is about weight loss.

I only started about two years ago, am 53 now, mostly doing calisthenics (my own body counts as weights, right? Smile) at the moment, with a bit of deadlifting and machines thrown in sometimes. What do you guys do?

everycowandagain · 10/02/2020 10:41

Ooh me I do!! Love a chat about it Grin

I am sure there are a few of us!

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