Beginning to Weight Lift

I'm beginning to weight lift. Starting on this journey I've definitely found a few must know things, if you want to be successful when you're beginning to weight lift. I've been lifting for about 2 months. Not a long time at all. However, it was long enough for me to identify these three things.

1. Starting Light

I've started to lift many times before, and this is the only time I see it lasting a long time. One of the biggest factors for this is that I started very light this time. In the past I started with heavier weights, injured myself in some way, and then burned out shortly after. By starting with lighter weights I was able to learn the movements, without hurting myself. The last thing anyone needs to do is add deterrents while trying to start a habit.

2. Keeping the Diet Easy

This tip stays in line with not adding deterrents. If you get really bogged down in the beginning with your diet, it's going to taint the appeal of the whole thing. There is plenty of time for your diet once you get into the habit of lifting. That's not to say you shouldn't change your diet at all. Maybe in the beginning cut out sugary drinks, or cut your carbs down. There's no need to count your carbs, just know that if something's high in carbs you should just skip it. 

3. Listen to Your Body

This one is kind of cliche, but it's important. If you're feeling really sick, or really sore, then skip a day. Let your body recover. There's no need to make yourself miserable. If you keep pushing yourself when you're starting to get sick, then you're only going to hurt yourself. With this last tip you have to make sure you're aware of what's regular muscle fatigue, and what's something bigger. In the beginning you're going to be sore. If you have a chest day you might feel it for the next three days. That doesn't mean take a rest day. Your body is being shocked. It's going to take awhile to get adjusted. Tip 1 plays a lot into this when you're beginning to weight lift. If you go easy and learn the motions in the beginning, then you're going to allow your body a little time to adjust. 

As I said, I'm just a beginner. I do think that these three tips really would help anyone beginning to weight lift. If you agree, then please share the article. It's hard to make something that takes such an active part of your life a habit. However, the only way to make weight lifting part of your lifestyle is by first making it a habit. 

Seth

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