Should I get the 4 or 6lb weight? I am a female who regularly lifts and has done Body beast. I am not a bodybuilder or anything, but do lift. TY
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If you already are pretty good with weights go for the 6 if it's a bit much at least you will get stronger and you can always use a 3# or 5# hand wiegth until you get there and your 6er to push yourself or two handed exercises
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Hello. I am looking to gain some serious muscle and weight. I am 5'11" 160lbs. I am wanting to be around 200lbs within a reachable time frame. I know it doesn't happen over night. I was thinking the Bowflex Motivator would be a good choice. What do you think Lynne? Any advice on what foods to eat or supplements to further speed the process up? ThanksAaron
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18 for women 25 pounds for men. The weight Rks offers is too light. You can not build muscle doing a deadlift with 10 pounds.
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very well said I am 36 and 350 pounds I want to try p 90 x but was afraid that I would not be able to do it. Like the poster I also work a desk job. I don't eat bad all of the time but I don't exercise consistently .Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement good luck on your journey. We should start the p90x 300lb + club LOL!!!
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Three pound weights are needed. I'm sure you would feel workout without weights but good idea to have some.
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Check out the Body Beast Facebook page, there are plenty of females who are posting results on that site. Also look at the pictures of the Body Beast classic, which was this past summer. The classic was for both male and females. Furthermore, you may wish to check out "Team Beachbody" message board for other females doing the program. This way you can get tips and recommendations as well as see what others are going through. This is a excellent old school weight lifting 101 meets modern day science [with the usage of drop sets, super sets, forced sets,,,,,].
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I've completed the series twice with a set of 5-52.5 lb select tech dumbbells, a pull up bar, and a weight bench. I need more weight at this point, but haven't wanted to make that investment. You'll need to alter your diet (eat more) and research what types of supplements you want to invest in. I recommend supplements. I tried going without, but they really help you take the next step as your body plateaus.
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I think a Medium will be perfect for you. It actually works for a wide range of weights - 15 - 70 pounds. I hope you like it as much as I do!
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I just weighed the two handles and they weigh exactly 5.4 Lbs. That leaves us with 4.6 Lbs to account for. That's all I got.Actually, I just weighed the full set in the box and it totals 41.8 Lbs. And the handles with the collars total exactly 7 Lbs. Again... It doesn't answer the question fully, but it gives you something to think about while you lift those 40 Lbs. Or 41.8... Or 37.. Or whatever.
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...I found that a heavy workout coupled with Mass Gainer helped greatly with "bulking up". However unchecked you can gain weight (gut). I found one scoop is all I need ...four scoops too much sugar.
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the working weight depends on the exercise as there is different resistance on leg cables as opposed to chest press and again with the arm curl. It is a very good bit of kit and the weights will not be out grown unless you are an extremely strong body builder.
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You will get the fastest results with this workout. Within 4-6 weeks the change will be noticeable to others. I would highly recommend getting a 2 1/2lb weights separately since this set does not come with them and you will need them for the chest workout portion. It will also allow a more gradual progress. Each set on the DVD has a count back clock so you can see "the end". Don't quite and you will look and feel great.
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Same boat. Started taking about two weeks ago and am about 1.5-2 lbs but I am working out as often as I can. I have a toddler. So. Anyway sort of more importantly I wanted to tell you that while the lbs haven't quite evaporated in one or two weeks over here, I have noticed a BIG difference in the jiggles. That has made lots of progress! Especially from love handles down to thighs (my little square seems to be actually turning back into an hourglass). I started out at 125 lbs and I am 5'4". Hope this helps.
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Not quite 5 pounds. I'd say 4 pounds comfortably, a bit more if you're feeling daring. ;)
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depends on where your strength level is, anywhere from 5 - 15. I jump between 8-15 lbs depending on the exercise. On plyo days there is no reason for me to use more than 10 lbs at the moment. As you progress you will need more weight. Also, lifting heavy at some point does NOT mean you'll get a super muscley body builder body. You're a woman, it doesn't work that way. You will be toned. That's the goal anyway.
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4 lbs is good and you can get an 8 lb as well. With that said, this brand Valeo is not good. If you read my review I describe my experience with it. I highly suggest you buy the Spri. Good luck to you
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Yes, buy the Body Solid Home Gym Extra Weight Stack as referenced in my review. It adds 50lbs to the included weights, which is plenty of weight for a large user. I suggest just getting it when you order the machine as the included weights are easy to outgrow. I am 200 lbs and pretty fit and with the extra weight pack, I cannot max out the machine. Hope this helps!