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Weights for beginners

  • 06-07-2015 9:23am
    #1
    mozies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭


    Hi all, can anyone recommend what size weights to use for a female beginner.


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  • #2
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Whatever feels like a challenge for you. It depends on how many reps and sets you are aiming for, and if you don't know that then you should do some research on what kind of program you should be doing. Personal Trainers are cheap for an intro session.


  • #3
    mozies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭mozies


    Zillah wrote: »
    Whatever feels like a challenge for you. It depends on how many reps and sets you are aiming for, and if you don't know that then you should do some research on what kind of program you should be doing. Personal Trainers are cheap for an intro session.

    Thanks I was on holiday and went into the gym and was looking at the weights but they all kind of felt heavy. I think I'll book an appointment with a trainer at my gym and get a proper demo. Thank you :)


  • #4
    guile4582
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭guile4582


    mozies wrote: »
    Thanks I was on holiday and went into the gym and was looking at the weights but they all kind of felt heavy. I think I'll book an appointment with a trainer at my gym and get a proper demo. Thank you :)

    if you are a complete noob good idea to get a few sessions, but don't get sucked into getting any more than you need.

    Learn how to use equipment
    Get a plan
    Get some advice on diet


  • #5
    mozies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭mozies


    guile4582 wrote: »
    if you are a complete noob good idea to get a few sessions, but don't get sucked into getting any more than you need.

    Learn how to use equipment
    Get a plan
    Get some advice on diet
    When I read that first I thought you called me a knob lol. Yeah I think a couple of sessions. I'm the type if sign up for anything for as long as they keep telling me I need it.

    Thanks a million.


  • #6
    guile4582
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭guile4582


    mozies wrote: »
    When I read that first I thought you called me a knob lol. Yeah I think a couple of sessions. I'm the type if sign up for anything for as long as they keep telling me I need it.

    Thanks a million.


    LOL

    classes are a good way to get to grips with equipment too, and are usually included in gym membership. defo worth checking if a complete NEWBIE at free weights -> circuit training classes especially


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  • #7
    mozies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭mozies


    guile4582 wrote: »
    LOL

    classes are a good way to get to grips with equipment too, and are usually included in gym membership. defo worth checking if a complete NEWBIE at free weights -> circuit training classes especially

    Newbie lol

    Yeah I think I will sign up and change gym the gym I was in you fill out the form, pay and its bye bye have fun . I hadn't a clue what some of the machines did. (not the cardio ones)


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