Those are great questions but at this point in a newbie's path, I think they can be overwhelming even as they are well intentioned. I think it's best to just in

Those are great questions but at this point in a newbie's path, I think they can be overwhelming even as they are well intentioned. I think it's best to just introduce them to lifting and get them into a gym with a sustainable routine and show them that they can enjoy it and make progress.