SteveoBC
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Hey guys
Just joined a gym at my fitness is shot to pieces. Been busy at work for like 8months solid
Never been to a gym before but couldnt get an induction booked until friday but wanna get started tomorrow night
any tips/machines to get myself eased into this when i go tomorrow after work
aiming to go everynight this week including friday but have no clue whats best to start of with or to use 
any help would be mega
cheers!
[Edited on 28-09-2010 by SteveoBC]
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Jake
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do you want to get massive or just sort your fitness out?
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
do you want to get massive or just sort your fitness out?
get fit and lose some pounds then will think about getting toned
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p
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Slowly but surely, just take it easy for the first few times then build it up bit by bit. That goes for weights and cardio.
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John
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Don't do what I do and think that because the starting weight it getting easier you can just stick 15kg onto everything, nearly killed myself tonight.
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SteveoBC
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think i may stick to cardio first i know jack shit about weights, probs damage myself onthe equipment knowing me
will wait til friday induction so i know im using the gear properly
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LukeD
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Just take it easy and go around all the machines in the first week or two so you feel comfortable with all them. Then after that make yourself a timetable with different things each day and gradually build up bit by bit
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bubble
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when i joined i let myself go easy for the first few days, then start using more equipment as the days go on.
i started doing just cardio, primarily bikes, but then went onto cross trainers.
then i started to use the weights on fixed machines, so like the fixed bench presses and pec decks, and tricep dips, that sort of thing.
then i bought a mini notepad, and recorded what i had done each day, and tried to increase the next time.
i also researched different muscle groups online, and each day i work a different muscle group otherwise the body becomes wise to a routine.
im just about to go and will be doin 30 mins cardio, then today im working chest and shoulders so i have got planned dumb bell bench presses, 10 x27.5kg, 8x30kg, 6x32.5kg and 2x40kg. (each hand). will then jump onto fixed bench machine, but on inclines and do similar higher weight lower reps, then jump onto swingin rope machine and then pec dec front and reverse, then do another 10 minutes relaxed cardio to slow down.
once u get the bug its extremely enjoyable
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SteveoBC
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Well went the gym, found it a little intimidating at first
but got stuck in, my sister's bf is a personal trainer and suggested 45min workout max and just do cardio at first
15mins on the bike, 20mins on the cross trainer and 5mins on the treadmill for a warmdown, all in all surprised i was up to it as I have not done a shred of exercise in 8months (bad I kno, hense why I joined the gym lol)
but yeh burned a shed of calories and defo can keep this up everyday after work so quite pleased
sisters bf said to keep my heartrate between 140-60 but kept averaging 170ish for some reason lol
same tomorrow!
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SAL
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Like bubble said, really good idea to make a note of what you feel capible ov
I use a workout from myprotein which I have shown a few personal trainers, they all agreed it was quite good so iv kinda stuck to it.
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SteveoBC
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As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC
As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
dont slim down to much. body is better at converting fat to muscle rather than growing muscle from nada.
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Dan
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The body cannot convert fat to muscle. 
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Laney
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC
As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
The usual meaning of "toned" is decreased body fat and increased muscle.
Get someone to show you how to squat, deadlift, press and bench properly and forget the cardio. Oh, and drink milk. Lots of it.
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan
The body cannot convert fat to muscle.
i explained myself wrong, i mean like if you have some fat the body will burn it and use it as energy. i should have explained better!
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SAL
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quote:
Originally posted by Laney
quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC
As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
The usual meaning of "toned" is decreased body fat and increased muscle.
Get someone to show you how to squat, deadlift, press and bench properly and forget the cardio. Oh, and drink milk. Lots of it.
If he needs to slim down cardio is the way forward, can never understand when there are fatty people on the weights ? surly bench presses wont loose a beer belly 
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ed
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I love cardio. I think I'm actually addicted to running now 
(shifts the beer belly too )
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
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Originally posted by Laney
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Originally posted by SteveoBC
As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
The usual meaning of "toned" is decreased body fat and increased muscle.
Get someone to show you how to squat, deadlift, press and bench properly and forget the cardio. Oh, and drink milk. Lots of it.
If he needs to slim down cardio is the way forward, can never understand when there are fatty people on the weights ? surly bench presses wont loose a beer belly
Because weights burn no energy at all
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Dan
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Also. More muscle = faster fat burning
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Laney
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan
Also. More muscle = faster fat burning
This.
The only cardio I'd consider worthwhile is sprinting (up hill if possible) and prowler/sledge pulling/pushing.
Read anything you can by Dave Tate, Louie Simmons and Zac Even-esh.
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Dan
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Id recommend fasted (before first meal of the day) HIIT running for no more than about 10mins of 30sec sprint 30 sec jog. 3 times per week (non weight days)
Id only suggest this as it worked wonders for me.
I really should get back involved in this gym malarky, but i just cant find the enthusiasm 
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
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Originally posted by Laney
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Originally posted by SteveoBC
As iv said tho wanna slim down a bit first
then think about getting toned
The usual meaning of "toned" is decreased body fat and increased muscle.
Get someone to show you how to squat, deadlift, press and bench properly and forget the cardio. Oh, and drink milk. Lots of it.
If he needs to slim down cardio is the way forward, can never understand when there are fatty people on the weights ? surly bench presses wont loose a beer belly
hmm, i lost 3 stone in 3 months and ive been doing loads of weights. have been doin cardio as well.
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SteveoBC
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Reason I wanna slim first is I cant see me ever seeing a six pack or whatever with a beer gut in the way??
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Dan
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Best method, by far, is to build muscle, during which time you will be loosing small amounts of fat each month. It will take alot longer to see the results, but when you do, you will already be alot bigger.
It all depends what your goal is though
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SteveoBC
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Lose weight primarily
Getting "massive" is not a massive pritority
just being trim and a bit of subtle muscle definition
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