Good article about getting down to basics of strength training

[aroundhky]

I think sometimes, often with good intentions, we all over-complicate things on occasion. This article really seems to be good about driving home the points of basic lifting and that you don't have to spend countless hours in the gym to reap great strength benefits. I know I'm looking forward to getting back to the basics and having a little extra time...hopefully cutting back to 4 workouts a week from 6.

How simple, hard work on basic exercises can build muscle and burn fat | The Doings Oak Brook

[pammyjo22]

It's amazing how sometimes just the right post speaks directly to us. As it would happen I am starting with a trainer today. She has a small gym at her house with mostly free weights and this article confirms I am doing the right thing. Thank you.

[Narasweet]

If you are on FB look up Brenda Vance she posts exercises you can do in your own home

[aroundhky]

Hope it went well with the trainer PammyJo! Those compound lifts/movements are really helpful

[pammyjo22]

It was great! I'm ready to see a difference! We mostly just worked on stabilizing and strengthening my knees. I blew my ACL a few years ago, had the scope to remove it and torn cartlidge but never had the reconstruction so she wants to build the strength there to avoid injury. I printed that article and showed her because it is exactly what she talked about in our intitial consultation. Thank you for asking!

[Chunky]

I just started with a trainer too. I'm going to strength train 3x a week for 45 min a time. Big muscle functional movements, versus isolated things. This way you work more in that time.

I have to figure out how much cardio to do additionally...

I am 6 1/2 weeks out.

[Ema]

Great article, thanks! I have been doing aerobics in prep for my surgery which is next week. I will be getting a personal trainer post op.