Here are some very good questions to keep in mind when incorporating weights into your exercise routine.
Q How do you know how much weight to use when you’re just starting out?
A Choose a weight heavy enough that you can do about 12-15 repetitions. By the last couple, you should feel challenged enough that you wouldn’t be able to do more without sacrificing form.
Q What’s better: heavy weights and low reps or light weights and high reps?
A You’ll get the best results if you mix it up. Using heavier weights with fewer reps will improve strength; lighter weights with more reps improve endurance. Healthy muscles need both.
Q Do I really need a day of rest in between?
A You can do cardio, stretching and core (abdominal) exercises every day, but muscles need a day to rest and repair between workouts, otherwise you run the risk of injuries.
Like I have mentioned in many a blog, I was never much of a fan with the weights, but I have to admit that it has really helped my endurance, keep me tone and build up my muscles and keep off the weight!
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