Strength training helps tone muscle and burn calories.
Rules for Beginning a Strength Training Program
- Warm up 5 to 10 minutes – march in place, go for a short walk, ride a bike, do some jumping jacks, jump rope, etc.
- Start either without weights or very light weights 1 to 3 pounds
- Lots of repetitions and low weight are the key to toning.
Start with 8 to 10 repetitions and work your way up to 18 – 20 - Remember to BREATHE! Breathe out when lifting a weight or tightening your muscles.
- Lift the weight on a count of 2, and lower weight on a count of 4
- Cool down and stretch after your workout!
Get started!
Try some of the moves below or download a pdf with all nine of them.
