Baby Steps
I have the privilege of being friends with a nationally ranked amateur powerlifter, so I'm at an advantage when starting a weightlifting program like I did today.

I actually signed up at his gym two weeks ago, but he's been "baby stepping" me into a routine. For the last two weeks I've done cardio work and today was my first weightlifting session. He said that the focus for me will be proper form, which is hard to maintain when you toss around heavy weights.

"By the time we get to the heavier stuff, your body will be used to working out and it'll lessen the pain," he said.

I marvel at the guy when I look at him. He's built like the classic Hulk from the 1960's Marvel comics; broad in the chest and shoulders and the guy squats around 500+ pounds. He's a far cry from the kid I've known since the third grade. I'm glad we're friends.