gubernatrix

All-round Strength Training

» Currently browsing: exercise selection


Starting out

» by gubernatrix February 10th, 2008 at 1:40 am » Comments (0)

This is the third article in the series Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide. A PDF version is also available to download for free: Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide PDF

1. Why lift weights?
4. Exercise technique

2. Types of weight training
5. Training programmes

3. Starting out
6. Create your own programme

Starting Out
Most people structure their routines […]



Training programmes

» by gubernatrix February 10th, 2008 at 1:39 am » Comments (1)

This is the fifth article in the series Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide. A PDF version is also available to download for free: Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide PDF

1. Why lift weights?
4. Exercise technique

2. Types of weight training
5. Training programmes

3. Starting out
6. Create your own programme

Training programmes
A training programme arranges exercises […]



Create your own programme

» by gubernatrix February 10th, 2008 at 1:39 am » Comments (2)

This is the sixth article in the series Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide. A PDF version is also available to download for free: Getting into weight training: a female-friendly guide PDF

1. Why lift weights?
4. Exercise technique

2. Types of weight training
5. Training programmes

3. Starting out
6. Create your own programme

Create your own programme
Creating your own […]



Choosing the right exercises

» by gubernatrix November 5th, 2007 at 4:14 pm » Comments (0)

I was moved to write this post by something that happened over at another site message board I regularly visit. The members are predominantly men but there are a few women who post regularly. One of the women, who has just completed a 3-month weight training programme put together by a professional PT, asked for […]



  • gubernatrix profile picture
  • Kettlebell guide

    Improve your kettlebell skills for only £3.50 with this guide from Crossfit London

  • Master the muscle-up!

    Get this essential ring training guide for only £3.50 and support this site.

  • Women's Weight training

    Download Gubernatrix's free female-friendly PDF guide to Getting into weight training.

    Learn the basic moves, what weight to aim for and how to create your own programme.

  • Recommended books