weight is OK, but no muscle mass and body fat 30%

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KiraArgounova
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weight is OK, but no muscle mass and body fat 30%

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Hello everyone! I'm a 28 y/o female. 5'2'' and 110 pounds. I'm pretty small/skinny and don't really feel I need to lose any weight. However, I am out of shape. I don't have a lot of muscle mass, and muscles are not toned at all. I have no strength and body fat is at 30%.
I am an absolute beginner who has never exercised before, and age is catching up with me. I just signed up for a gym (no classes, weights only) and I want to get the most of it. arms/chest/shoulder area and thighs/buttocks are the parts that need most attention.

What would be a good routine for to start working on?

Thank you very much in advance for your help :)
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Re: weight is OK, but no muscle mass and body fat 30%

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Start with a basic routine.

Squats, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Lunges, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Deadlifts, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Bench Press, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Bent over Rows, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Shoulder Press, 2 sets 8-10 reps.

Planks, 30 seconds.

Start with the lightest dumbells on Shoulders and the next ones up on Bigger muscles. All exercises can be done with dumbells.

Do that 3 x a week with 2 sessions of Cardio. You only need 30 minutes on the Cardio.

The schedule would look something like this.

Day 1. weights

Day 2. Cardio

Day 3. Weights

Day 4. Day off

Day 5. Cardio

Day 6. Weights

Day 7. Day off.

With Cardio, go for a low level to start like 1 or 2 and go for an interval setting, as your body shouldn't adapt to it like it might with steady state, as the heart rate fluctuates regularly, because unlike steady state, you're not maintaining the same cadence and resistance all the time.

You'll only need to start with a low pace like 3-4 mph.

After a couple of weeks, increase the weight you use by the smallest amount. Planks could be icnreased by another 15 seconds, then to 60 seconds after a month.

With the Cardio you could increase the pace by around 0.2 mph every 2 weeks.

That is a synopsis of what you could do to get started. People in a Gym would typically use a similar kind of system to get you started, but at least now you have some idea of what is possible.

Good luck and if you need any more help don't hesistate to get in touch with us. Strength is something that as a female you have right to have, as it will be very beneficial in later life when you're old and it can look healthy and beautiful, so don't let anyone tell you anything different.

I really hope you achieve what you want :).
KiraArgounova
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Re: weight is OK, but no muscle mass and body fat 30%

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Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you took the time to answer, I'll start with your program! :) I'll keep you posted with progress. I have the goal to be in excellent by next spring.
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Good luck and yes do keep us posted, becasue we really do like to know how people get on .

GOOD LUCK again :).
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Looking forwards to seeing how you do.Good luck on meeting your goals! :D
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