? for Rosie Battista! I saw that you are doing training for a body building contest. Can you recommend strength training for women in their 50s I don’t want to get injured, just toned. Thanks!
? for Rosie Battista! I saw that you are doing training for a body building contest. Can you recommend strength training for women in their 50s I don’t want to get injured, just toned. Thanks!
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rosie battista wrote on :
I suggest that you work with someone that is certified and can be sure not to injure you. Take it slow and build with time. Always focus on form~ that’s the key. If you have never worked with weights before it is challenging to do it alone or with a video. If you can, work with someone to get the knowledge and build slowly on that.
Ann Rosenstein wrote on :
Studies show that beginning weight training at ANY age will improve a personâs metabolism, muscle tone, bone structure and overall health. The only way to get injured is to lift with poor form, so I recommend enlisting the services of a personal trainer to get you started. You really need an assessment of where you are at right now to get started right.
Here are some general guidelines though.
1. Women generally do not lift heavy enough. They worry about bulking up. Lift heavy â you wonât bulk up. Women donât have enough testosterone to bulk up. My slogan is âthe more you use, the more you lose.â That of course has to do with weight loss but itâs true for sculpting as well.
2. Injury is almost always caused by poor form. See my videos on youtube (go to you tube and search for dietfitnessdiva) for pointers on form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5JXa0_K1fE
3. Work from large muscles to small (i.e. chest, back then arms & shoulders)
4. Work upper body one day for at least 45 minutes, and lower body the next for 45 minutes.
5. Allow your muscles at least 24 hours to recover.
Good luck! I love lifting and it builds bone mass which offsets osteoporosis among other things!