I would agree with this. I have found weightlifting (“Starting Strength” program is a good place to start) tremendously beneficial in real life applications. Eg helping my brother dig trenches at his house, lifting things into the car, my back problems have gone away, I am a lot more flexible and agile etc. Also my blood pressure is a lot better (117/77 this morning).
Key points:
Full body compound exercises. Not “curlbro” isolation exercises.
Weights not machines (I tried machines and found that specific muscles got big but I did not gain real world strength).
Progressive increase in load.
Sufficient rest days. For health purposes 1-2 workouts a week is quite sufficient. It will not get you “toned for summer” in minimum time but you will get good benefits.
Good form—do the lifts properly. And allied to this, do not rush. Newbie gains are good for 6-8 months and then you will slow down no matter what you do. If you take your time you will avoid injury. Lifting weights is one of the safest forms of exercise statistically.
Sufficient nutrition—a nutrient rich diet with sufficient protein and other nutrients.
Unfortunately most personal trainers have minimal training and often give bad advice. You need to do some research.
I would agree with this. I have found weightlifting (“Starting Strength” program is a good place to start) tremendously beneficial in real life applications. Eg helping my brother dig trenches at his house, lifting things into the car, my back problems have gone away, I am a lot more flexible and agile etc. Also my blood pressure is a lot better (117/77 this morning).
Key points:
Full body compound exercises. Not “curlbro” isolation exercises.
Weights not machines (I tried machines and found that specific muscles got big but I did not gain real world strength).
Progressive increase in load.
Sufficient rest days. For health purposes 1-2 workouts a week is quite sufficient. It will not get you “toned for summer” in minimum time but you will get good benefits.
Good form—do the lifts properly. And allied to this, do not rush. Newbie gains are good for 6-8 months and then you will slow down no matter what you do. If you take your time you will avoid injury. Lifting weights is one of the safest forms of exercise statistically.
Sufficient nutrition—a nutrient rich diet with sufficient protein and other nutrients.
Unfortunately most personal trainers have minimal training and often give bad advice. You need to do some research.