Confused about weight lifting routine

[calluma12]

For the past 4 months or so I have been dieting and running/another form of cardio exercise. I started off around 225 lbs and am now down to around 184.

I recently decided that it is about time to start some weight training as well. Of course, I have no idea where to start. My biggest concern right now is my gut, which still appears quite large . With that said, I do not wish to build a large amount of muscle just yet. I simply want to get toned up and burn some extra calories with a relatively simple routine.

I have read that the best way to do this in terms of weightlifting is to use a lower weight with more reps. After reading this though, I find myself confused because I do not know what would be considered less weight/more reps.

As I said earlier, I'm sitting at around 184 lbs on a 6' frame.

Any help or recommendations on what sort of routine to follow, or any other help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Trevor M.]

For the past 4 months or so I have been dieting and running/another form of cardio exercise. I started off around 225 lbs and am now down to around 184.

I recently decided that it is about time to start some weight training as well. Of course, I have no idea where to start. My biggest concern right now is my gut, which still appears quite large . With that said, I do not wish to build a large amount of muscle just yet. I simply want to get toned up and burn some extra calories with a relatively simple routine.

I have read that the best way to do this in terms of weightlifting is to use a lower weight with more reps. After reading this though, I find myself confused because I do not know what would be considered less weight/more reps.

As I said earlier, I'm sitting at around 184 lbs on a 6' frame.

Any help or recommendations on what sort of routine to follow, or any other help is greatly appreciated.

Hello Call, and congrats on the weight loss thusfar!

First off please check out the "basic lifts" sticky as well as the others when you have the chance but particularly the Basics lifts as it seems to suit what you want to know.

I have read that the best way to do this in terms of weightlifting is to use a lower weight with more reps

Best in what regard? Exactly how many reps are we talking here?

You won't build large amounts of muscle. Contrary to popular belief hypertrophy, muscle building, is a very long and slow process. You will NOT bulk up over night or even with in the course of 6months and so on. Weight lifting will increase your over all calorie expenditure, though, while in a negative energy state don't hope for much when it comes to hypertrophy. Of course resistance training has numerous other benefits ranging from looks to general health to overall functionality.

Anyway, post back a more "clear" question, if you will. As I'm slightly unsure of what you really want as of now. Best of luck!