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Message Title: Weight Lifting
	Posted By: Dave Level: Platinum (1360 Points) Posted At 09:03 pm On: 03/03/10 Member Since 06/27/2008	This is where you can discuss any weight-lifting related subjects.
User Location: Redford, MI USA User's Age: 35 User's Height: 6'3" User's Weight: 231		Starting Weight: 295 Lbs. Goal Weight: 180 Lbs Ideal Weight: 0 Lbs. Current Weight: 201 Lbs Lost So Far: 94 Lbs. Progress Towards Goal: 82%

Posted By: kim Level: Beginner (21 Points) Posted At 10:03 pm On: 03/03/10 Member Since 07/09/2008

Does anyone know which weight-lifting exercises are most important for runners to incorporate into their training? Is it safe to lift weights and run on the same day, or should the two activities be alternated? It seems like running would place enough of a demand on the legs, where it might not even be necessary to lift leg weights...is this true? Also, how might a runner benefit from upper-body weight lifting?

	Posted By: Dave Level: Platinum (1360 Points) Posted At 10:03 pm On: 03/03/10 Member Since 06/27/2008	It's always a good idea to spend some time focusing on your body's core - the stronger your abs and back are, the better your running posture will be.
User Location: Redford, MI USA User's Age: 35 User's Height: 6'3" User's Weight: 231		Starting Weight: 295 Lbs. Goal Weight: 180 Lbs Ideal Weight: 0 Lbs. Current Weight: 225 Lbs Lost So Far: 70 Lbs. Progress Towards Goal: 61%