Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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nwhitaker
nwhitaker
Posts: 4
Joined: 2008/12/29
Canada
2008/12/29, 11:28 AM
Hi all, I just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Nicole, 28 y.o from Edmonton, Canada. I've been running a lot the last couple of years, but have really neglected the strength training aspect. I have signed up, and am looking forward to starting my new program at the gym tonight! I just have one question about choosing weight - how do you determine what 60% is? It's been a long time since I have done weight training consistently (about a year), and I'm not sure how to choose weights so I am getting what I need, but also not too much so I hurt myself.

Thanks!
Nicole
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2008/12/30, 10:39 AM
Just start lifting and you will find the right weights, it takes time, i don't usually go by percentages, i go by what I could lift with good form for the required reps.

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A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last.

Lord Chesterfield