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Exercise DVD/Book - Strength training
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could commend a good introduction to strength training/intro to cardio DVD or book - for my 60 year old mother, around 30lbs overweight, smoker, and a complete newbie to exercise. I'm finding it difficult to find something which wouldn't be too daunting. I had been looking at the weigh****cher series - but it doesn't give too much indication of level, especially in respect to how much the DVD concentrates on weights (which I think would be a great help to her). There's no chance of her going to a gym! But she has made a committment to get healthier (unfortunately, this doesn't involve giving up smoking!). Thanks! R |
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Reenie wrote:
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could commend a good introduction to strength training/intro to cardio DVD or book - for my 60 year old mother, around 30lbs overweight, smoker, and a complete newbie to exercise. I'm finding it difficult to find something which wouldn't be too daunting. I had been looking at the weigh****cher series - but it doesn't give too much indication of level, especially in respect to how much the DVD concentrates on weights (which I think would be a great help to her). There's no chance of her going to a gym! But she has made a committment to get healthier (unfortunately, this doesn't involve giving up smoking!). I have a book that I quite like called "Getting In Shape" - here it is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846 I also second the recommendation of www.stumptuous.com/weights.html, though that might not be quite right for your mom. -- carla http://geekofalltrades.typepad.com/geek |
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"Reenie" wrote in message m... Hello, I was wondering if anyone could commend a good introduction to strength training/intro to cardio DVD or book - for my 60 year old mother, around 30lbs overweight, smoker, and a complete newbie to exercise. I'm finding it difficult to find something which wouldn't be too daunting. I had been looking at the weigh****cher series - but it doesn't give too much indication of level, especially in respect to how much the DVD concentrates on weights (which I think would be a great help to her). There's no chance of her going to a gym! But she has made a committment to get healthier (unfortunately, this doesn't involve giving up smoking!). Thanks! R www.collagevideo.com Do a search by keyword for 'weight training'. It will give you a list of videos and useful information about it. Look for one with a beginners level. |
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I have a book that I quite like called "Getting In Shape" - here it is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846 I also second the recommendation of www.stumptuous.com/weights.html, though that might not be quite right for your mom. Thanks, Carla. I'm familiar with Krista's website. Myself, I lift weights and am quite a serious athlete - which is why my mum's asked me for some health. But, of course, I'm no expert on other people! I'll direct my mum to Krista's website and I'll check that book out for her. Thanks. R |
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I have a book that I quite like called "Getting In Shape" - here it is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846 I also second the recommendation of www.stumptuous.com/weights.html, though that might not be quite right for your mom. Thanks, Carla. I'm familiar with Krista's website. Myself, I lift weights and am quite a serious athlete - which is why my mum's asked me for some health. But, of course, I'm no expert on other people! I'll direct my mum to Krista's website and I'll check that book out for her. Thanks. R |
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www.collagevideo.com
Do a search by keyword for 'weight training'. It will give you a list of videos and useful information about it. Look for one with a beginners level. What a fantastic website. Thanks so much. R |
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Exercise DVD/Book - Strength training
So People Here's Some Fresh New Exercise & Simplified WorkOuts For You To Relax During Your Working Hours.
Check Out Some More Videos & Subscribe To My Channel.! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1rETUc2D3s |
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Exercise DVD/Book - Strength training
So People Here's Some Fresh New Exercise & Simplified WorkOuts For You To Relax During Your Working Hours.
Check Out Some More Videos & Subscribe To My Channel.! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1rETUc2D3s |
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I tried searching it on youtube. I have found many videos related to your problem. Though it's very time consuming to watch each and every videos.
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I want something that's going to give me example workouts (not just how to do single exercises) I can do at the gym. I'm not really interested in books that also have diet advice but those suggestions okay as long as the bulk of the book is about exercising.
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