Hi everyone
Could someone please tell me if there is a difference between weight training and weight lifting or is it the same thing? I was looking up some more information about women and building muscles and was a bit confused as it was referred to as weightlifting and the diets are very low carbs. I was comparing it to the diets in the shapefit forum.
I had started, but had fallen off the wagon and want to get back on. I also think i have been doing a rubbish workout with weights, but don't always understand the type of workouts described in the forum. Just need some guidance.
Thanks
Nubianspirit
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Weight training and weight lifting are different ways of saying the same thing.
For most people who are not competitive body builders, a good standard sensible diet is fine. I would not get too crazy over protein and carbs if your body weight is within 15% of your ideal. Just watch some of the calories and add the exercise and a few months from now you should look pretty good.
As for exercises themselves, you want to get a program that is balanced.
It should be balanced for all body parts. You should work all your muscles (upper body, lower body, torso) equally.
It should include a nice balance of cardiovascular/strength training work.
A well-balanced routine will result in a well-balanced body; one that works well and moves well.
For most people who are not competitive body builders, a good standard sensible diet is fine. I would not get too crazy over protein and carbs if your body weight is within 15% of your ideal. Just watch some of the calories and add the exercise and a few months from now you should look pretty good.
As for exercises themselves, you want to get a program that is balanced.
It should be balanced for all body parts. You should work all your muscles (upper body, lower body, torso) equally.
It should include a nice balance of cardiovascular/strength training work.
A well-balanced routine will result in a well-balanced body; one that works well and moves well.