I already run, but I would like to incorporate some total body strength training. Just to stay health and build enough strength to be able to stay fit and limber. I’ve got that “Homemade Muscle” book that seems to be what I’m looking for, but want to see if you all have any recommendations.
I’m also trying to figure if there’s some low cost equipment I should add that would help. Like those variable weight dumbells, I think I could afford those. But a full set a weight plates is well beyond what I can afford.
I would suggest Starting Strength as a quick way to gain strength, see progress (probably not body-wise, but numbers-wise), and become motivated. Each week you’ll steadily increase weight and ideally your body quickly becomes more accustomed to the movements. After a couple of weeks of progress, I would find something else. I’ve been doing 5/3/1 on and off for a few years. Don’t have much to say about it because I’m not consistent