Weight Training

I used to lift weights religiously and well, let's face it, once you have a kid and start working full time that isn't always the easiest thing to get done.  However, I started lifting weights again as of Jan. 4th.  To be honest, I was miserably sore for the first 15 days but now I'm already feeling stronger and the soreness has faded.  

Whether you have been lifting weights, need a refresher on lifting weights, or are just plain new to lifting weights, I highly recommend this routine.  On average, it takes me around 35 minutes to do each routine and I do a 10 min. warm-up on the elliptical or treadmill.  

This routine comes from http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/conditioning-workout-for-women.html.  I have made a few adjustments to my liking, but you can always refer to the link for the original post.

3 sets of each exercise
1st set-16 reps., 2nd set-14 reps, 3rd set-10-12 reps
Listen to your body, don't be afraid to go HEAVY!!!!

Monday:
Dumbbell Squats
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell Pullover
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension
Standing Calf Raise
Reverse Hyperextension
Crunches (100 total)

Wednesday:
Flat Bench Dumbbell Fly
1 Arm Dumbbell Row
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Bicep Curls
Tricep Kickbacks
Summo Squat
Outer Leg Diamond (lay on your side, bend your legs, keep your knees on the ground and press your heels together and lift them off the floor, then press back the top leg.  You will make a diamond shape with your legs.  Repeat on the other side.  (60 total, each side)
Seated Calf Raise
Lower abs (100 total)

Friday:
Leg Extension
Dead Lifts
Standing Calf Raise
Cable Crossover
Lat Pulldown
Bicep Curl with straight bar
Skull Crushers
Dumbbell Pullover
Obliques (100 total each side)

Let me know what you think or if you have any questions!!