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Originally Posted by Logan
I've lost some weight recently (about 25 lbs) through diet/cardio but I know I need to do more weight training to take the next step. Problem is, I really don't enjoy lifting. Oh yeah, I'm also weak as shit. I generally feel uncomfortable trying to lift at the gym when it's so crowded, people are going about their routines, and I'm generally clueless about what I want to do. And again, I don't enjoy the actual act.
Thinking maybe supplementing my gym cardio with a home workout DVD system might not be a bad idea. Blacky, the one you linked, I know it says "intermediate" at times on Amazon but it seems like they're using that to describe it being much less grueling than P90x, Insanity, etc. Could a beginner use that at his own pace?
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You need to lift progressively heavier weights if you want to gain and keep strength and especially mass. Gaining mass means that you'll keep your strength gains longer.
I could say I was roughly in your situation a few years ago. The light bulb for me was finding a repeatable workout that I actually enjoyed and gave me fairly fast results.
No matter the workout schedule, I would highly recommend a foundation of bench press, squats, and deadlifts. These core exercises will give you the biggest gains for the least amount of time investment. Using that foundation, you can knock out a strength building workout in 30-45 minutes, 3 times a week; although 4 is better.
Checkout this site for a wide variety of options. I would try out some and see if you find one that is enjoyable. I will say weight lifting becomes much more enjoyable once you get to a point where you feel like you have a plan that works and are seeing measurable gains week in and week out.
One tip that worked for me was to add those little 2.5 lb weights to whatever exercise you are doing week after week.
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