I am trying to put together an overall fitness program that includes regular lifting weights/resistance training, yoga, and walking. Also occasional swimming and cycling.
I gave some experience but am not by any stretch an expert when it comes to liftng weights. But I do want to build muscle and to that end am budgeting time for three 45-60 minute lifting sessions per week, either at home or at a gym. I'd mostly like to use dumbbells and barbells but will use machines too.
My biggest problem is I don't know where to start. I would like to have a lifting program that I know is working all the muscle groups on my body using the right sets and reps.
I've worked with trainers and such but have not put together enough knowledge to be independent and self-directed. Ultimately I'm not looking for anything complicated, and I know that the hardest part is just showing up--but what then?
I've seen things online that look good but I can't really separate the wheat from the chaff so to speak. I feel I really need a simple and straightforward prescribed plan to follow so I can show up and know what I'm doing that day and why.
Help!? Thanks!