GracieGirl
Member
Hi. I've been lurking here for a while, as I get started with Cathe's workouts. I'm 51, and just 3 years ago, I was in great shape after working out with a trainer for over a year. Then my fitness program stalled while I was working fulltime, and going to school fulltime as well. Now, I am once again over 200 pounds and not very fit at all. I'm looking forward to working my way back to 165-170, and rebuilding muscle so I can feel strong again, and I will be "graduating" soon from Basic Step & Body Fusion, and Low Impact Step, to the Gym Style series and Pyramid Upper/Lower Body.
Here's my question: I don't currently have a barbell, and I'm wondering what would be a good place to start. How heavy should the bar be? What size weights will I want to have on hand right away? (And what's the most effective remedy for DOMS? Time, right? LOL)
I can't wait to get started! Thanks for any input you can offer.
Here's my question: I don't currently have a barbell, and I'm wondering what would be a good place to start. How heavy should the bar be? What size weights will I want to have on hand right away? (And what's the most effective remedy for DOMS? Time, right? LOL)
I can't wait to get started! Thanks for any input you can offer.