Dear Sarah,
When I head to the gym my workout consists of mostly cardio and then I play around a little on the weight machines. I would like to get more serious about weight training, but how do I figure out how much weight to use, how many repetitions to do, how long to rest in between sets etc.? What should my goal be for getting started?
Kelly
Dear Kelly,
A proper weight-training routine will deliver results you never thought possible. A great starting goal is to increase muscular endurance.
Canada’ s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living recommends two to four strength-training workouts per week. Adequate rest is required between resistance training sessions in order for the muscle-building process to happen. Generally, about 48 hours between workouts is recommended, and more rest is better than not enough!
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