Here are the facts you need to begin your own workout. Weight training won't help you lose weight. That's because weight training quickens metabolism, or a person's calorie-burning rate. So, weight lifting is an excellent way to round out your exercise routine. However, anyone with high blood pressure, joint problems, or other health problems should talk to a doctor before lifting weights.
Weight training takes time and money.
It's easy and inexpensive to get started. Begin with an amount of weight that you can lift only eight times. Keep using that weight until you can lift it 12 to 15 times. Then, add just enough weight so that, again, you can lift it only eight times at first. Twice a week, perform eight to 10 different exercises that work the major muscle groups, including chest, arms, and legs.