View Full Version : So new, I'm radiating ignorance.
I just got through reading the thread "Exercise info for newbies" and if you've read it you know what I'm talking about. I swear, I didn't understand what the heck that was all about. Is there a weight training 101 seminar somewhere online? Somewhere to learn specific, preferrably basic, exercises including the names of the equipment. Maybe shows pictures...at this point a picture book would be good for me.
Okay, so where does one go to learn the VERY basics, from the beginning?
imperfectly_lou
11-24-2004, 01:56 PM
Go out and buy Body for Life by Bill Phillips. It is very basic, comprehensive resource for beginners and it covers both nutrition and workouts. Also includes a 12 week program, if you are interested.
Thank you very much! I'm in the process of hunting for a gym, so I'll stop by Waldenbooks on the way.
I'm editing this for a question. I found a sticky thread in the "Exercises" forum (performing basic exercises) that might help a lot and I've read through it without using the links there. My concern is, someone will post a link to a site explaining exercises and how to do them with equipment...then someone after will post saying it's a horrible place, not to go there and it's bad form. So, what are the "good" links for real? Know how I can find out?
imperfectly_lou
11-24-2004, 03:51 PM
A very good site is www.exrx.net
Click on Exercises
Thank you for your help. Added to my favorites.