Here are a few things that people who are just starting to lift weights should know.
When you lift weights, you put a lot of stress on your bones and joints. This makes your bones stronger. When our bones are strong, they are less likely to break or get osteoporosis.
Another important thing to know about lifting weights is that as your muscles get bigger, your body gets more toned and attractive.
You can also do your aerobic exercises with more intensity when you lift weights. This will increase your cardiovascular endurance and help your heart. You can perform at a higher level because lifting weights has made your muscles stronger and given you the ability to handle more intense exercise.
Your metabolism also changes in a good way when you lift weights. If you lift weights to add muscle to your body, your metabolic rate is likely to go up. If you speed up your metabolism, you make more enzymes in your body that help burn fat. This means you'll burn more fat even when you're not moving. What a nice extra!
When you lift weights, you should find a weight that lets you do 8–12 repetitions of the same move. If you can do it more than 12 times, the weight you are using is too light for you. The weight is too heavy if you can't do at least 8 reps.
This practise of 8–12 times is called a set. A person who is just starting to lift weights should only do one or two sets of each exercise at a time.
Beginners often forget to breathe when lifting weights, which can raise your blood pressure and be dangerous. You should focus on inhaling during the lowering or eccentric part of the lift and exhaling during the lifting or concentric part.
When lifting weights, you should always start with your biggest muscles. Smaller muscles get tired faster. If they get tired too fast, they won't be able to help you work your big muscles. Your chest, back, shoulders, and thighs will be the first places you work. Then you do arm, abdominal, and calf exercises that use weights. If you're new to weight lifting, I would suggest picking 6-8 exercises that covers all the major body parts above. Do these exercises twice or three times a week, making sure to give your body at least 48 hours to recover between workouts.
Best of luck!
