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A free weight-based fitness program is one of the beneficial physical training routines that you can do. Aside from the general benefits of exercise, free weights are great at toning muscles that gives a huge boost to your appearance and provides muscular stamina not as easily found with machines that focus on bulk.
Free weight programs are simple and do not require much equipment. The one piece of equipment you will need is, of course, the weights themselves. In general, you'll need a few different free weights, usually dumbbells, of different weight intensities, or a dumbbell with adjustable plates. Regardless of whether you're using adjustable or fixed weights, the resistance for each muscle group will vary so you'll need some variety. You can either purchase these yourself, or join a gym that has an adequate selection.
With free weights, it's more about reps than weight, so began with low intensity that you can easily lift and move through the exercise motions. While with one lift, the weight may not feel very heavy, but after a couple sets you'll find a small weight can provide a lot of resistance.
Before purchasing any weights, determine your program. You can figure this out in a number of ways of ways-join a gym's program, consult a trainer, or use certified literature on the subject. Whichever way you choose, you'll get any idea of the breadth of routines available that focus on particular areas of the body or specific goals such as improving sports fitness, building muscle, or general wellbeing.
Once you have a basic program that is adapted to your current health, a target fitness goal, and the right weights you're ready to go. As a side note, consider purchasing lifting gloves to avoid getting rough or calloused hands, unless of course that's part of your goal.
Whatever your goals you'll probably begin with a basic three sets of ten reps for each muscle. These will come as the bench press (working your pectorals, biceps, and triceps) and (biceps and triceps extensions, and flyes), targeting the shoulders, chest and arms. With these you'll compliment the lower body with squats and lunges while holding the free weights. These basic motions will work on your major muscle groups and provide a good calorie burn and will feature in most programs.
Switch up your routine often to keep your body limber. Change the days when you focus on your upper body and lower body, and of course as you improve challenge yourself, increasing your resistance, reps, and sets.
