what kind of strength should start with

[gnine]

I am a 75 yr old female, I walk on treadmill 2 miles 5x a week. I want to start doing some strength training.I don't know how to get started. I do have 2  3lb. hand weights. any advice will be welcomed.

I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I am trying to find exercise that will help bring them down. Also maybe lose a few pounds.

[WendyB]

Check youtube. Many videos there to help. 3# is good but you will want to increase in a few weeks.

Losing is all about reducing calories. Eat well but reduce calories. Add healthily fats. Like nuts, avocado, oil they are needed

[WavyDavey · Accepted solution]

There is an MD named Jonathan Sullivan that wrote an excellent book on strength training for those 50+. He has a number of clients in their 80s and 90s. Even if you don't want to do the particular exercises he recommends, the book has a lot of insight.

https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8...

[EmmaNicol]

If I were you, since you mentioned you have dumbbells, I would research "dumbbell exercises" and use as little or much weight that you feel comfortable for those movements- but enough to increase strength! Some examples I can think of off the top of my head would be:

• Lunges with dumbbells
• Step ups with dumbbells
• Shoulder presses
• Bicep curls
• Lateral (shoulder) raises 
• Forward (shoulder) raises

Good luck!