just getting started on strength training...

Hi folks! I normally hang out on the men's board, and already asked this question over there, and they all said to come here and get your expert advice!  I started this whole process last Fall at 330 lbs, and am now down 87 lbs to 243 lbs.  At my last nutrition appt they did a body mass composition test and said I had lost 50 lbs of fat and 30 lbs of lean muscle mass. I have to start some strength training...  I'm doing well with walking, up to about 2 miles a day.  I don't live near and can't really afford a gym... do you guys have any suggestions for a video workout, something that would focus especially on strengthening my core and upper body? thanks! Joe

Hello Joe, CollageVideo.com is an excellent source for exercise videos. http://www.collagevideo.com/ Once you are there do a search for a video named the following: Core Secrets: Upper Body Challenge You can also check out fitness video reviews at : http://www.videofitness.com/reviews/ Oh yeah, you might want to check out the following link in the Exercise and Fitness Forum: http://obesityhelp.com/forums/fitness/cmsID,8431/mode,conten t/ Hope this helps! Jeremy Gentles, CSCS ObesityHelp, Inc.