What weight should I buy - female, 45 years old, average fitness, using for squats, etc.?
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I bought the 36lb bar. I think it is light for squats (41 year old female) however that's the heaviest bar they had.
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I have a 12,18, 24. I am male, almost 40. My main target when buying was for my shoulders. I love all of them! I use the 24 for my arms and shoulders, and it's a heavier 24 pounder that it sounds like! I can do lunges/squats with it as well. I also like my 18. It is almost the perfect all-around multi-use bar. Not too heavy, yet just stout enough to get toned-up nicely without hurting yourself! I like incorporating this bar into some sit-ups also. Great toning bar I like my 12 to take for a walk around the block and use it similar to an aerobic-class device. Great for sculpting arms, shoulders and abs as I walk the dog. For you, try something in the 16-20 pound range. You can always work your way up or down from there. Eventually you may have several as I do. I started at the 24, then got the 18, and then the 12. Remember the heavier you get, the fewer rep's you will feel like doing. So if you want the aerobic/cardio aspect of your exercising , you will feel like pumping out more rep's with a lighter bar
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It depends on your level but for all 90lbs I would say bench press, squats, shoulder and back workouts. This would obviously be very advanced level but I've had the 50lb set before and I found myself needing a little more weight on most exercises to really be challenged. The difference between 50lbs and 90 is a lot of weight and with the design of these you at least have the option to go heavy or light. For men with a history of lifting weights I would highly recommend the 1090's so you have the option to have your strength grow into the heavier weight.
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Almost everything. The only thing I found missing was the extension on the pulleys. You get the pulleys put not that added piece that allows you to fully use your legs for some exercises. However you can purchase that from TotalGym. Hope this helps. TotalGym 1900 is still a good deal for the price.
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I would recommend the women's vest. It goes up to 30 lbs and it more suited for a lady's frame. Search womens MIR vest. Unless you need something heavier.
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I'm 5'3 female 195 lbs. It's ok for me. As long as you don't need "substantial" workout eqpt, it's ok. If you want something more solid, make another choice. It's the seat that is a bit wiggly, but then I'm not using it so much that it's a bother.
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Sounds like you are about the height of the woman in the picture of the treadmill. It was recommended by a man who was about 5'11 and was a personal trainer. It should be fine. I used it because it fit under my stand-up desk. I still use it there.If I had it to do over again I would look for one with a small footprint, like this, but with padding in the platform. It has worked fine for a few years now. We had to adjust the belt a couple of times because it would get off center and rub against the side making noxious smells of burning tread. But once we adjusted it was fine.
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I would just buy whatever is good for you. You might want to buy 2 bands and then you can use an easier and harder, as you like. There is no requirement for how difficult the band is, but you want something you can do repetitive exercises with without burning out your arms and legs right away.
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A long time fitness nut, I recently quit my gym to save $. So I've done research. Here was my solution. 1) A suspension trainer =&gt;Hundreds of exercises available using only your body weight. Great for lean strength, though you can likely put on some bulk w/ one. =&gt;There are some caveats. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recommends this only for people who are in moderately good shape and have core stability. =&gt;I went with the Rip:60 which was on sale for $78 from Walmart. However, the TRX is the classic one most trainers use. Also, there are some good reviews on the Jungle Gym and Go-Fit. 2) Kettlebells (KB). =&gt;KB's provide the best strength training among the many methods I've ever used over the past 30 years I've been training. It combines whole body strength, power and cardio. =&gt;can be strored in a closet. =&gt;ACE did a study, and found that you could burn 200 Calories in 10 minutes using a KB. =&gt;Hundreds of exercises. BodyBuilding . com has a bunch of videos that illustrate some basic movements. =&gt;"Kettlebells for Dummies" is a great reference for the uninitiated. =&gt;Caveat: It is easy to injure yourself w/ KB's. Beginners should use a light weight. If you are really out of shape, I would suggest a trainer for a few tips. Make sure they are the strength/power oriented RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge), or the more moderate toning/ endurance oriented AKC (American Kettlebell Club). =&gt;I went with...Being an experienced, strong male athlete (sadly, ex-athlete in my mid 40's), I went w/ a 35-pounder to start. I adapted quickly, and decided I wanted to do double arm movements. Since they cost quite a bit, I purchased two adjustable bells (up to 50 pounds). I still use the 35-pounder a lot, though. Mostly for high rep, whole body cardio. I frequently take it to the local beach, and throw it around--like a super heavy weight medicine ball. Instead of throwing against a wall, though, I just launch it into the sand. Hope this helps, Leo
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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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Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the "hundreds" range. Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the... » Read More Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the "hundreds" range. « Show Less
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My wife and I both have. height and a stable platform are important considerations. In some cases it would be wise to consult a medical expert before beginning exercise programs of any type.
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My wife and I use the bar for bench press and squats and it works fine. We are both 60+ and don't load the bar very heavy. The bar is very solid.
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It's very easy to move. No problem at all. A little background- I'm a 55+ woman - in good shape but not a body builder. I put it together myself and can lift it easily.
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For women 20lbs for men between 20 and 30. However I do 15 starting out. Everyone is different and you can find more info online.
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This is an excellent product that I'm really happy to have. It might support a heavier person. I'm a little over 200, I'll bet it will work. You might want to call the company or just try it.
808356
This particular machine is probably a bit light. if you start lifting seriously, you will probably outgrow this in a year. I would either get a Bowflex that allows adding rods, or go with free weights.
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Average Woman. You can probably tighten them up yourself if you want them to fit kids.