Tue, Oct-05-04, 00:43
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Plan: Metabolic Surge
Stats: 170/139/?
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Canada's Wet Coast
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Originally Posted by zedneser
Hi 
Thanks very much for stopping by. You are such an inspiration.
Right now the only weights I'm lifting are the 5 pounds weights when I do the Core workout tapes with the stability ball (weights focus on just arms). I guess I should note that...
I have used the Kathy Smith's "Use weights to lose weights" videos (too lazy to go downstairs and check if that's the exact name). I was using 3, 5, and 7 pound weights (focusing on arms and legs). I may add that back into my routine pretty soon. I had forgot about that video. Thanks!! How many days is it recommended you can safely lift weights (like every other day or every three days)?
I haven't tried any heavy lifting yet. I don't think I'm up to that yet. I could barely get through the Kathy Smith videos. My goal is to be able to do pull ups eventually. I have never been able to do one. EVER! I want to lose the weight but I want to be strong too.
Just realized the time and I need to go to sleep  .
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When you lift heavy, it's in short sets with rests in between. You'd be surprised how manageable it is. 3-4 days a week in a split routine is pretty much it for almost all lifters. I started with three (first two years), moved into 4 about a year ago.
And it's heavy leg work that really speeds up your metabolism, not cardio or upper body work. It's all necessary, but for different reasons.
Let me know what I can do to help get you started when you're ready to get this moving along.
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