By Lisa Balbach Individuals at Fitness Level 1 have not regularly participated in a strength training program and should begin slowly.
Form is critical.
In general, use enough resistance to fatigue your muscles when you have completed the appropriate number of repetitions within a set. If you cannot complete all the repetitions within a set, decrease the amount of resistance. Always make sure the last repetition is as pretty as the first. Try to complete 1 set of 15-20 repetitions. To really see results, you must decrease your body fat.