Before You Pick Up
a Weight
Fifty percent of all people who begin a new
training program quit in the first six to eight weeks. Most people say that the reason
for quitting is that they don’t have enough timeLeading behavioral scientists
conclude that the real reason people don’t stick to new exercise programs isn’t
lack of time — it’s hard to change your habits for something new.
Safety First to Enjoy Training
Before beginning any exercise program, ensure that
you’re both ready and able. Get clearance from a healthcare professional
if necessary.Take time to discover the correct use of equipment and
to perform exercises by using good form and technique. Regular
weight training improves muscle balance, posture, movement efficiency, stability, and body awareness. All
these qualities reduce the likelihood of injury, as well as the onset of
typical aches and pains such as those associated with the lower back, knees,
shoulders, or hips.
Choosing Your Training Equipment
Resistance is an opposing force, like a weight or
gravity; in order for your muscles to get stronger, you must work against
resistance. Resistance equipment is actually a more accurate term than weight
equipment because you can build muscle without using weights at all.
Rubber exercise bands , for example, don’t weigh more than
a couple of ounces, but they provide enough resistance to strengthen
your muscles. Throughout this book, we use the terms resistance
training, weight training, strength training, and weight lifting interchangeably. Keep in mind that understanding how to train your
muscles is like studying a new skill.
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