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Originally Posted by Mimi L Thanks for the article. Although I am overweight I do have quite a bit of muscle. I have always been a little worried about strength training because I have been afraid that I would bulk up like a man due to elevated testosterone levels, which is the last thing I need. Anyone else ever worry about this or read anything on the subject? |
I bulked a teeny bit in the beginning, but as the fat started coming off, I leaned out. If there's any 'magic elixir' for me, it's strength training.
Everytime I've lost a LOT of weight (90lbs one time, and 40 another), I was strength training regularly and intensly.
My favorite exercise videos for strength?
Cathe Friedrich (fairly advanced stuff, although she's added some beginner titles lately)
Slim Series (minimal equipment, uses light weights and hi reps. It does what it says...slims you down.)
The Firm (nice mix of all types of lifting and cardio. Can't go wrong with The Firm.)