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Balancing Act - Issue 2: Section 3
As far as what kind of exercises: Unfortunately, since I can't design a program personally for you, I lead you to books like The Body Sculpting Bible for Women. Get as many books from your library, bookstore or Amazon.com you can and learn. There are so many different types of exercises you can do. You will never get bored. And you will want a variety as every 3-4 weeks, you'll want to change exercises and routines to keep the body challenged. There are also plenty of work-out videos that you can get to do at home.
Remember that exercise journal you got in month 1? Here is where you will keep track of the day, exercises performed and weight used, sets, and reps.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT IS ENOUGH?
I use enough weight that by my last rep, I can do no more without doing it wrong. At first, this is trial and error. Usually, I know if my weight is too light if by my 6th rep, it is too easy. I know then, to go up on the next set. If the weight is too heavy by the 3rd or 4th rep, then it is too heavy.
Once you find your starting weight and are writing it down in your journal, then it is easy to keep track.
Every week or so, you may be ready to move up the weight. Do not increase the weight anymore than 2.5-5 lbs and using the above guidelines to determine if the weight is suitable for you.
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