Booker suggests women generally start with a set of two 5- to 10-pound weights, and men start with a set of two 10- to 20-pound weights.
How do you plan a weight workout?
How to plan a weight training program
- Understand your goals. Why are you focusing on weight training?
- Set short and long term objectives.
- Agree how often you are able to weight train.
- Find the right starting weight for you.
- Step up the weights gradually.
- Focus on all of the relevant parts of your body.
- Revisit your plan.
What is a good workout schedule?
If you want to work out five days per week and are working on both strength and cardiovascular fitness, try three days of strength training, two days of cardio, and two days of active rest. If you want to work out four days a week, think about your goals: If you want to add muscle, cut a cardio day.
What is the best weight training schedule?
Five-Day Split Program 2: Two On, One Off
- Day 1: Chest and triceps.
- Day 2: Back and biceps.
- Day 3: Rest.
- Day 4: Shoulders and traps.
- Day 5: Arms.
- Day 6: Rest.
- Day 7: Legs.
- Day 8: Chest and triceps.
