The Weight You Should Start With

How do you know which weight is right for you? Walk into almost any gym and you will find rows of machines, dumbbells and weight stacks offering countless choices. But for someone learning to lift, the hardest question often comes before the first repetition: How much weight should I actually use? In The Weight You Should Start With, Gigi Romano takes the uncertainty out of resistance training with a clear, practical guide to selecting weights that match your abilities, your exercises and your goals. Discover how to recognise when a weight is too light, too heavy or about right. Understand the relationship between repetitions, effort and control, learn how to test an unfamiliar resistance without exhausting yourself, and recognise when it is time to increase the challenge. From gym machines and dumbbells to cables, barbells and bodyweight exercises, this book explains why different movements require different loads and why progress is about more than lifting heavier numbers. Written for everyday beginners, it replaces guesswork, unnecessary comparison and complicated calculations with practical judgement and growing confidence. You do not need to start heavy. You need to start intelligently. Disclaimer: This book provides general educational information and does not replace individual medical advice or qualified exercise instruction. Readers should exercise within their abilities and seek professional guidance where appropriate. Any trademarks or brand names mentioned remain the property of their respective owners. This is an independent publication, not affiliated with or endorsed by any equipment manufacturer or fitness organisation.