How do you do 'weights'?

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desikated · 19/10/2023 08:09

Seen on various threads people talking about doing weights as exercise.

OUTSIDE of a gym setting (I'm not joining one for various reasons - cost and location primarily)
....

How do you weights?
Any recommendations for videos / routines?

Context:
I have some dumbbells and a kettlebell. So I do have some stuff to do it with.

Whenever I have done weight lifting (based on sets and reps I've found online) - it always seems to be quite quick / doesn't raise my heart rate. Is that the way it is or am I doing it wrong?!
Is it something I need to spend lots of time doing or can it be short and sweet but regular?

HELP!

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Sorrytomoan · 19/10/2023 08:13

I've bought a little book by Courtney Black. It's called the pocket PT. I'd never heard of her before but it's great.
There's a 28 day plan with weights and other exercises. Shows you warms up and cool downs. It's the sort of book I'd wanted for ages.

I love it cos it shows you clearly what to do each day. Was only fiver on amazon.

Boopear · 19/10/2023 08:13

Caroline Girvan on YouTube is a good start - recommend her Iron series. She does lift v heavy though so suggest you just start with what you have and buy heavier if/when you feel it is too easy.

PaminaMozart · 19/10/2023 08:12

Caroline Girvan - look her up😎

Supercat100 · 19/10/2023 08:10

Sounds like you are doing it wrong! Weights should be tough and raise your heart rate. How much do your kettlebell and dumbbells weigh?

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