Tag: strength-training

I've got desk-job stamina and noodle arms, and I'm trying not to overdo it and quit in week two. If I can commit to 30–40 minutes, three times a week, what should those sessions look like for steady progress without wrecking my joints? Also curious how to structure warm-ups and when to bump up weight. (I'm mid-way through a busy season and trying to be realistic about my energy. Time-wise I can commit a few hours a week, not a full overhaul. If it matters: apartment setting, no special tools, and I'm in a pretty average climate. I'm pretty new to this and don't want to overcomplicate it. If it matters: apartment setting, no special tools, and I'm in a pretty average climate.)

My knees make a little crackle on the way down, especially after sitting a while. It doesn't hurt, but it sounds like a snack bar opened under my skin. Is this just air and age, or a sign my form or mobility needs work?