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unnamedplayer · 06-28-2005, 05:38 PM

Hi all, I just got a gym membership and was hoping for a little advice to get started strength training. First of all I'm starting out using the machines. I know free weights are suppose to be more efficient, but I think machines are easier to get started with. Once I gain some initial strength maybe I'll go to free weights.

Now I was wondering if it would be best if I alternated between working the upper body one day and the lower body the next. Say doing upper body Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while doing lower body Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with Sunday a rest day? Or can I do upper body and lower body the same day and rest every other day?

Also, concerning cardio, I usually walk/run for 15-20 minutes to warm up before starting my routine for the day. I believe I am around 8% body fat so I'm not really sure if I should be putting more focus into this or not.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

06-28-2005, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
unnamedplayer Upright	Advice on beginning strength training program Hi all, I just got a gym membership and was hoping for a little advice to get started strength training. First of all I'm starting out using the machines. I know free weights are suppose to be more efficient, but I think machines are easier to get started with. Once I gain some initial strength maybe I'll go to free weights. Now I was wondering if it would be best if I alternated between working the upper body one day and the lower body the next. Say doing upper body Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while doing lower body Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with Sunday a rest day? Or can I do upper body and lower body the same day and rest every other day? Also, concerning cardio, I usually walk/run for 15-20 minutes to warm up before starting my routine for the day. I believe I am around 8% body fat so I'm not really sure if I should be putting more focus into this or not. Any advice is greatly appreciated.