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From:	Annalise (71.236.197.191)
Subject:	Basic Weight Training Advice?
Date:	November 4, 2009 at 8:58 am PST

Hey, I need some tips on getting started with weight training.

A few years ago, I went from being a sedentary 170 lb woman to a sedentary 115 lb. woman. I bragged about the fact that I lost so much weight without exercising. Just ate a high-raw, vegan diet. But now I see my folly- I lost a lot of muscle mass, no doubt, and I am just a little stick of a woman now. I need some shape, tone, muscles!

The 80/10/10 lifestyle has inspired me and I would love to get into athletics. So lately I've been doing some anaerobic exercises--push-ups, squats, etc. along with running. But I need some tips on what I am doing here.

Is it better to workout harder, and take more rest days? Or to workout more frequently and not as hard?

It seems I need a lot of rest days. I can run 3 miles, but next time I run I won't be able to go as far. Same with pushups. I can do 20 pushups but if I do it 2-3 days later, I will only be able to do 10. Is this smart? Do I really need more than 3 days rest!??

And is it best to alternate my running days with my weights days?

Is it best to do heavier weights, fewer repetitions? If that depends on my goal, my goal is to get noticeable muscles. So yes, "bulky."

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