Beginning weight training question...?

Question

Alright so after my baby is born I plan on changing my eating habits, beginning to do aerobic exercises, and also incorporating weight training into my life...Gained WAY to much weight this pregnancy. Anyways, I have the eating healthy and aerobic part down, I just need help with the weight training part.

How much weight, and what exercises would be a good place for me to start at??

Answer 1

I know you want an easy answer but there isn't one. That's what I think is fun about getting in shape, every body is different. It depends a lot of what your goals are. If you just want to look better and lose some weight, I would recommend simply start running and talking to people at the gym. Maybe someone was in the same boat as you a little while ago. Other than that, spending a bunch of money on a personal trainer is an option.

Answer 2

You should be advised by your OB-GYN as to any post-partum routine.

You will be WAY too busy with the new baby at first.

As to the weights:

Start with light weights and a lot of repetitions.

(Say 5 lb. to start.)

Get a dumbell/plate set so you can adjust the weight as you

progress.

You can do a combo routine of toe touch, curl, press,

return, knee bend, toe touch.....until you begin to tire.

rest a bit, then the same number again.

Don't overdo, work up both number and 'rep.s' slowly.

Answer 3

You need to be evaluated by a fitness trainer to deermine your cardiovascular and strength levels before you begin a workout routine as to avoid injury.

Answer 4

Eat plenty of green vegetables. They are low in calories and high in nutrition. Also lift weights in circuit fashion to get a cardio workout plus stimulate your lean body tissue and speed up your metabolism.  Start with light weights and move up. Here are some free workout videos and other tips to lose weight fast..

http://www.FatX101.com

Answer 5

To Begin, Start At 10-15 Pounds.

Best To Buy Dumbells.

Dont Forget, Your Begginning And Even Though The Weight Is Light, Your Muscles Will Hurt At The Biegginning.

You'll Be Fine Later On. Here Are Exercises For The Arms:

Biceps: Bicep Curl, Concentration Curl, Hammer Curl

Triceps: Kickback, Over Head Extension, Pushups

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Start light (5lbs) and work your way up from there.  Body for Life by Bill Phillips and www.bodyforlife.com are two resources I suggest you check in to.

Work your upper body one day, aerobics the next, lower body the next, aerobics the next, and repeat.

You give your muscles time to recover and repair thus lowering your chance of injury.

Work out your chest, back, triceps, biceps and shoulders on Upper day.

Your Quads, Hamstrings, calves and abs on Lower day.

For eating tips I'll also recommend, Ultra-Metabolism by Dr. Mark Hyman.  That way if you plan on having more kids, you won't do the major weight gain like this time around.

Specific Exercises:  Chest - Bench Press, Chest Fly.

Back - Seated or upright row, lat pull down.

Tricep - Extentions, dips.

Bicep - Curls, hammer curls.

Shoulders - Front and side raises, overhead presses.

Quads - Squats, leg extentions.

Hams - lunges, leg curls

Calves- Calf raises

Abs - Crunches, twists, bicycles.