Getting started in strength training, especially if you are older is a great idea. What is just as important as doing strength training is to do strength training right, avoid making common mistakes that beginners usually do.

• Check with your doctor first. This is important because your doctor can advise you on how much exercise to do and what not to do.
• Lifting too much weight at first. You are probably gung-ho about strength training and you want to lift as much weight as possible in the beginning. When you lift you want to be comfortable with the weight at first. When you feel that you can do 2 sets of 10 repetitions then gradually increase the weight. If you increase too fast you may injure your self.
• Proper technique will insure that you are getting the most out of your workouts. Lifting the wrong way could lead to injuries.
• Not lifting on a regular basis. Lifting twice a week should be enough times to do strength training just make sure you don’t miss a session.
• Becoming discouraged because it seems that you aren’t making any progress. Give yourself time to build muscles and strength Rome wasn’t built in a day.