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Reps and weights - can someone explain

PrairieGirl Posts: 136 Joined: 2004/04/22	2004/05/17, 03:03 PM I just wanted to know the logic behind the workout designed for me through this site. I start with a lower weight and do 20 reps generally and then increase the weight, decreasing reps for a total of 4 sets. My goal is to lose weight. I always thought that high number of reps with moderate weight was best for that. I'd love to get some thoughts and opinions on this.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/17, 03:07 PM This is a muchly debated topic here. That is a beliefe that I think is slowly being proved false. TO lose body fat you need to make muscle. To do that you need to lift. Now most women will not lift heavy for fear of "bulking". That is also false. I would follow the plan here for its entireity (if that is a word LOL) then if you do not like the results plan something else. I bet if you lift progressivly heavier weights, get a solid diet plan to follow and add some cardio you will ee much better and faster results. -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com