How did you start lifting?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was a thin runner/swimmer who didn’t lift at all until the year I turned 40. It has been 10 years now and I learned through YouTube instructionals and watching other people at the gym.

How do you feel now that you're 50 and lifting 10 years?

DP. 50, 25 years, and EXCELLENT.

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Op, you’re in a great place to start if you have that gym setup at home already!

I like Strong Lifts for a basic, minimalist program. It’s just squats, deadlifts and bench presses, so simple. Does your home gym have a mirror? You’ll want that to check form. Also, if you belong to a gym with BodyPump classes (AKA Les Mills) that’s a great place to start.

Like another poster, I started at 40. Seriously regret not having started sooner. It will boost your confidence and make you feel great in your own skin. Congrats and good luck!!

[Anonymous]

You can do BodyPump at home thru the LesMills app.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been active most of my life and am well versed in many exercises and activities, but I have never lifted and find myself at a loss. How to even get started? What exercises do I do when? I have pretty clear goals for why I want to start lifting (tone, increase strength, improve bone desnsity), but a personal trainer is not possible right now and am ovewhelmed by everything available on the interwebs. If you did not start with a trainer, how did you get started, and how long did it take you to feel comfortable with what you were doing? Thanks for any advice for a newbie!

Lifting heavy clicked for me when I realized that a few well chosen exercises were all I need. In which case, yes, a trainer can't hurt, but youtube could be enough too since there isn't much to learn. My own routine right now isn't all that different than this one: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/absolute-minimalists-strength-workout/ You can substitute rows for the pull-up. I don't think it would take you too long to figure it out if you keep it simple.

[Anonymous]

Peloton’s unofficial group hardcore on the floor. It’s completely manageable for a newbie and will definitely build those muscules up ! Follow them on Facebook or Instagram