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Beginner strength trainer here who just increased the weight of her dumbbells. (midwest.social)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello y'all. I am taking a break in the midst of my workout and thought to write this post. I recently increased the weight of the two dumbbells I'm using, so now both of them are 6kg.

I definitely notice the difference from 5kg each, and even though I can't finish all of my workouts because of exhaustion, I don't want to beat myself up too much over it. I'm getting stronger each time I workout, and eventually I'll be able to finish them all fully.

Anyway, I've been strength training for a few weeks now and I notice a difference. Maybe it's delusion or wishful thinking, but I like my body better now, I feel stronger and more energetic. I've been thinking about picking up boxing as well, and my dad just ordered one of those big boxing sacs that you punch (like you see frustrated husbands doing in shows), so that's fun.

Y'all got any exercise stories to share or advice for beginners like myself? Any other women in here who strength train? Would be fun to hear from y'all, no matter who you are. (: Cheers!

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Biggest advice I have is, NEVER feel bad about cutting exercise short if something feels off or too sore/tight. Not only does it generally help to keep motivation up when a "lazy" day isn't a big negative on the track record, but staying healthy is unironically the best way to keep up an exercise regiment.

Getting laid up for a few weeks or getting hurt will have a WAY bigger impact than even skipping entire exercises on a day. It's also really important not to rush back in to exercising too hard when recovering. Especially when you get older and older.

Also if you ever pause or stop for a while, go really easy when getting back in to it!! I've hurt myself several times, and it's basically always been trying to rush back to where I was. (or simply pushing too hard on things that don't even need a spotter). Let slow aches heal even if it makes a whole lazy week. Some athletes let minor injuries go for months and keep playing until one day the muscle/tendon/bone finally just gives, and now they have a major injury from something minor.

I utterly cooked my forearms and couldn't work out for six months simply because I somehow managed to push them really hard without feeling it in the moment, once, during one day of exercising. Like my pain receptors were just turned off. No noises or creaks or pain or anything. The muscles did it, without slowing down much at all, but it was like those stories of big adrenaline rushes: They do something crazy like lift a car, and are literally disabled for months after. Felt like my elbows were being torn in half with minimal strain after for over six months. (could be some arthritic condition showing up, but interesting that it'd be right after straining the area a ton).

Also stretches! For similar reasons. More than being flexible, it helps prevent injuries.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

Thanks for the advice! I agree, that you should definitely take it slow when reintroducing yourself to an exercise. I have a bad habit of rushing things and wanting to see change immediately, but this time around I make sure I stay patient until the results slowly start showing. It's enough that I feel physically good to know that my exercise routines have at least some impact.