easy midlife strength training plan?

[Anonymous]

I’m in desperate need of a strength training plan. I can’t afford a trainer. Does anyone have recommendations for videos/app/website that gives an organized weekly or monthly plan? I know there are lots with video libraries but those leave me overwhelmed with what to do everyday. Help!

[Anonymous]

Caroline Girvan is awesome. Lots of free content on YouTube and an app if you're inclined.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Caroline Girvan is awesome. Lots of free content on YouTube and an app if you're inclined.

Yup. Start with Epic Beginner, 24 Days of Xmas, or Iron on YouTube.

[Anonymous]

What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭

It isn’t easy. If it were, it wouldn’t be a workout! I found all but the core work to be easily adaptable. That was all just well beyond me when I started.

[Anonymous]

https://www.syattfitness.com/

I love going to the gym with a clear lifting plan and have used this program and ap for years. There are 3 or 4 day a week options. new programs come out every month. Videos for every exercise with clear cues and instructions. Highly recommend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭

It isn’t easy. If it were, it wouldn’t be a workout! I found all but the core work to be easily adaptable. That was all just well beyond me when I started.

Another recommendation for Caroline Girvan. If it is hard, lower weights and do less reps. Try to concentrate on form. You will improve!

[Anonymous]

Anything less intense?

[Anonymous]

OP, what are you finding hard/intense about the ones mentioned above?

You don't know how to do the movements? Too much volume?

[Anonymous]

Also, check out this page: https://www.reddit.com/r/xxfitness/wiki/lifting_programs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

[Anonymous]

Try fitness blender. They have series for beginners and some of them are free.

[Anonymous]

I find pushups, situps, and planks do a lot. You could try spending 3 minutes a day doing each of those as a start.

[Anonymous]

If you want a simple, basic plan take a look at the Strong Women Stay Young program. It was originally a book. I don’t know if they have videos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in desperate need of a strength training plan. I can’t afford a trainer. Does anyone have recommendations for videos/app/website that gives an organized weekly or monthly plan? I know there are lots with video libraries but those leave me overwhelmed with what to do everyday. Help!

You don't need a "plan" or any gimmicks. Just learn to do the exercises with proper form. Start with machines first as you learn.

[Anonymous]

Denise Austin videos on Utube.

For something to start.

Then if you are doing well in a few months move to one of the above suggestions.