Hello,
My name is Anson. I'm a 42 year old female and this fitness stuff is new to me. I have suffered with major depression and acute anxiety for a number of years now. I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired and decided to make myself try exercise. It's this or die, no bones about it.
I got a membership at a local YMCA and I've been playing around with the machines for about two weeks now. My first two work outs left me really sore. Made me feel like I'd really done some good according to the old saying of "no pain-no gain", however- I've not been sore since. Am I doing something wrong?
Today I increased my wt by 5lbs and struggled through three or more reps, three sets each. I'm working entire body three days a week. My legs feel a bit tender since this change. I guess tomorrow will tell the tale huh? (Watch me be so sore I can't move! )
I want to tone, not bulk up. My question is...Do any of you have any ideas for me? Here is what I'm doing so far:
Leg Press 85 lbs 15 reps
Seated Leg Curl 80 lbs 12 reps
Leg Extension 80 lbs 12 reps
Hip Adduction 80 lbs 12 reps
Hip Abduction 95 lbs 12-15 reps
Lat Pulldowns 60 lbs 15 reps
Vertical Press 65 lbs 12 reps
Shoulder Press 35 lbs 12 reps (left shoulder hurts, so I go easy on this one)
Bicep Curl 35 lbs 12 reps (This machine feels awkward. I do not like this exercise at all.)
Tricep Extension 75 lbs 15 reps
I am 5'6 in tall and weigh 160 lbs. (Quit smoking in March..YaY!!!)
My goal is to get back to my normal wt of 145 lbs.
I'm open for all suggestions. And I look forward to reading more here this forum.
Take care.
Anson
My name is Anson. I'm a 42 year old female and this fitness stuff is new to me. I have suffered with major depression and acute anxiety for a number of years now. I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired and decided to make myself try exercise. It's this or die, no bones about it.
I got a membership at a local YMCA and I've been playing around with the machines for about two weeks now. My first two work outs left me really sore. Made me feel like I'd really done some good according to the old saying of "no pain-no gain", however- I've not been sore since. Am I doing something wrong?
Today I increased my wt by 5lbs and struggled through three or more reps, three sets each. I'm working entire body three days a week. My legs feel a bit tender since this change. I guess tomorrow will tell the tale huh? (Watch me be so sore I can't move! )
I want to tone, not bulk up. My question is...Do any of you have any ideas for me? Here is what I'm doing so far:
Leg Press 85 lbs 15 reps
Seated Leg Curl 80 lbs 12 reps
Leg Extension 80 lbs 12 reps
Hip Adduction 80 lbs 12 reps
Hip Abduction 95 lbs 12-15 reps
Lat Pulldowns 60 lbs 15 reps
Vertical Press 65 lbs 12 reps
Shoulder Press 35 lbs 12 reps (left shoulder hurts, so I go easy on this one)
Bicep Curl 35 lbs 12 reps (This machine feels awkward. I do not like this exercise at all.)
Tricep Extension 75 lbs 15 reps
I am 5'6 in tall and weigh 160 lbs. (Quit smoking in March..YaY!!!)
My goal is to get back to my normal wt of 145 lbs.
I'm open for all suggestions. And I look forward to reading more here this forum.
Take care.
Anson