Strength Training

Hey all, I'm new to this space and wondering if anyone has any good (budget-friendly) resources for weightlifting? I used to work out with a trainer at the gym and that got me to the point of a) actually enjoying lifting heavy weights and b) marginal...

I strongly encourage you to check out MAPS at Mind Pump. You will find comprehensive strength training workouts for any level. You can utilize at home or gym.

labels
Strength Training

6039 Views

7

29 replies

What you are all doing to protect your joints. I love HIIT, but am finding that my knees are taking a beating. I would love to hear what you are doing to make sure your joints stay in shape!

Hi Kameelah, I'm a Pilates Instructor and Melt Method instructor for 12 years. I used to suffer with knee and hip pain in my fifties. Since I started doing active recovery methods after each workout, plus I take days off or rotate my activities, I do...

3007 Views

5

18 replies

I’m just starting training for my first half marathon and am told strength training is really important in addition to the running. Does anyone have at-home workout strength training ideas? Running training tips in general are welcome!! I’m just hopi...

I'm a physical therapist who works with first time marathoners all the time. I agree with another poster about Peloton strength workouts- they have tons of workouts, have a great variety and may even have run specific strength workouts. The app is ve...

1673 Views

2

5 replies

I was just speaking with my mom (she is in her 60's) tonight about why it's important she lifts weights when she goes to the gym. She tends to stick to the elliptical, treadmill, and swim because she likes her cardio. I'm so grateful she's moving fre...

I've been weight lifting for the last 7 years after a successful lumpectomy. I was taking letrozole and my doctor recommended weight lifting to keep my bones strong because the letrozole can hinder calcium in my bones. I've kept it up. So congrats fo...

2661 Views

5

9 replies

Has anyone on here ever hired an online strength coach? I have a busy schedule and have equipment at home. I want to focus on getting stronger. I’ve been looking at services through this company: Starting Strength Gyms Online Coaching I’ve heard Star...

Hi Rebecca. I’m a certified personal trainer, strength coach, and certified indoor rowing coach. I specialize in helping women get strong and stay strong. Take a look at getupkeepmoving.com and let me know if you’d like to know more! Polli. @getupkee...

1123 Views

3

6 replies

Randomly when I walk or standup, I find that my knees buckle or crack. It's not painful, but its definitely a shock lol. Are there stretches or workouts I can do to help strengthen my knees?

A great way to build strength and work on knee strength is incorporating balance work, I also have my clients use resistance bands to help, they just hit differently then using dumbbells.

labels
Strength Training

1299 Views

3

5 replies

Hello all! I have chronic kidney disease. I've recently started back weight training, after a particular bad acute episode. My doctor has restricted my protien to no more than 60 grams a day. I'm 140 lbs, and typically to build muscle...I know 1 gram...

Hi there! I am a registered dietitian so I have some general answers for you! 1. building muscle is really the end result of 2 things: training hard and recovering well. You actually build muscle when your body repairs itself from the work you’ve don...