resistance training

antyoch

antyoch

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I've tried looking, and I've clicked around to check stickies, and used the search and my luck it's probably right infront of my face, but I was just curious about resistance training?

how does it work?

what do you need to do?

is the some posts you could refer me to or a website perhaps? I want to do it cheaply, so preferably with a resistance band. Something I can do on my own.

Sorry if this has already been asked, i just can't seem to find it :blush5:
 
Resistance training is a bit of a catchall term for both weight lifting and body resistance work. Basically you're talking about any type of exercise that stresses the muscles - singly or in groups (although in groups is better) and helps to build strength and muscle.

Some of the very basic exercises you can do w just your own body weight include squats, lunges, push ups, chin ups and pull ups, dips, and step ups.

Here are a couple of stickies in the exercise forum that will help you understand how weight lifting (and body resistance) will help:

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weig...ise/32836-conceptual-side-weight-lifting.html

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weig...to-weight-training-female-friendly-guide.html (this one is titled for women but it's good basic info for everyone)

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-through-exercise/14264-basic-lifts.html
 
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