Video: 15-Minute Beginner Weight Lifting Workout

This short workout is for those new to weight training, so it's not terribly strenuous, but will probably feel difficult if you are not used to lifting weights. It will work your arms, legs, back, shoulders, abs, and glutes.

You will need a pair of dumbells - not too heavy - about 5-10lbs for men, or 3-5lbs for women, and a mat if you would like one.

These are simple exercises designed to get your muscles heated up and start building strength. Each exercise is done for 30 seconds, and be sure to emphasize control and proper form throughout the exercises.

Grab some weights, and follow along!

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Video: Strength Training & Toning Workout

This excellent workout from Fitness Blender provides guidance through an effective weight training workout to help you tone and strengthen your entire body, increase your metabolism, and boost fat loss - all in about 25 minutes. You will need a set of dumbells, and the workout does not include a warmup or cool down, so be sure to do a few minutes of cardio first, and stretch afterwards.

This is a great way to get in your 30 minutes of daily exercise, while mixing it up a bit to challenge your body in different ways. You will do 3 rounds of 8 different exercises, to challenge each of your different muscle groups in combination, which is more effective than using weight machines, and also helps avoid injury.

Now grab some weights, and get lifting!

Lean & Strong - Strength Training and Toning Workout for Fat Loss

Video - Weight Training Workout for Fat Loss

This video gives a comprehensive full-body weight training workout that is great for building and toning muscle, boosting metabolism, and burning fat. The voiceover gives great technical instruction during the demo, so be sure to pay attention to his tips for proper form and technique. This will help you get the most out of the workout as well as avoid injury. Do this workout three times per week, with interval cardio on the in-between days, and one day of rest, and you will be amazed at how the weight just melts off!

Be sure to warm up with a few minutes of light cardio before beginning this workout, as the video doesn't include one. And incorporate some good cool-down stretches at the end. This will increase flexibility and help your muscles recover.