[Rainsford]

How many squats y'all do per day?

[Tim£]

So if you've never been to the gym before, how do you learn to use the equipment in a safe manner?

[*Tim]

Originally posted by Tim£

So if you've never been to the gym before, how do you learn to use the equipment in a safe manner?

Ask someone that works there!
idk how it is in your country but where I'm from there's employees that are available to help you; especially when you go the first few times.

I actually had someone help me out for the first month or so. We would make an appointment and he'd help me through my workout with my form etc.

[Toxicity.]

So I was on vacation for 2 weeks and my diet purposely went to **** but I don't care anymore

#NewYearsResolutions

[Tim£]

Originally posted by *Tim

Ask someone that works there!
idk how it is in your country but where I'm from there's employees that are available to help you; especially when you go the first few times.

I actually had someone help me out for the first month or so. We would make an appointment and he'd help me through my workout with my form etc.

Danke Schoen

[jomarr]

Originally posted by Scooby Doo

Hey mate, I took creatine for a while and personally didn't notice any difference (in muscle mass size, strength gains or recovery). Creatine just makes your muscles retain water to give them a 'fuller' look. But it can be good for strength gains and speeding up recovery but I didn't feel it benefited me when I was on it. No side effects though if you wanted to give it a try at least.

Hi!

I think I'm gonna give it a go!

Hopefully it impacts my training. I need more muscle, less fat. I've done my research and based on what I've read, the 'fuller' look is because of water weight which doesn't really matter to me. As long as I'm losing fat and having strength and muscle gains, I'm fine with that.

Real training (after the holiday season) starts tomorrow. I am aiming to lose 10-12 lbs in two-three months. Not really a big pat on the back but I better start tomorrow.

I'm 152 last week and I'm going to weight myself tomorrow morning. Oh, I'm just 5'6 if you're wondering why I'm cutting at such a low body weight.

[Auraeolux]

How long do you guys stretch before a workout? I usually do it for about 20 minutes, but someone told me that is too long.

[ELECTRAHEARTPOP]

Last August I started dieting and running and by December I had lost 28 pounds, but then I put 14 back on over Christmas and since last Sunday I've lost 3 so I'm 17 pounds down from my starting.

I like running but it bores me and I've found P90X (I didn't pay for it don't worry) but I've watched the starting video and I'm way too scared to start it. Is Insanity any easier or is there any other home workout programme that would be better?

[RideOrDie]

Originally posted by ELECTRAHEARTPOP

Last August I started dieting and running and by December I had lost 28 pounds, but then I put 14 back on over Christmas and since last Sunday I've lost 3 so I'm 17 pounds down from my starting.

I like running but it bores me and I've found P90X (I didn't pay for it don't worry) but I've watched the starting video and I'm way too scared to start it. Is Insanity any easier or is there any other home workout programme that would be better?

You will give up easily if you don't have the determination for it. It also requires a healthy diet. But it does work. Some days are easier than others so don't give up if you are gonna start doing it. Insanity is harder in my opinion.

[Worm]

Originally posted by ELECTRAHEARTPOP

Last August I started dieting and running and by December I had lost 28 pounds, but then I put 14 back on over Christmas and since last Sunday I've lost 3 so I'm 17 pounds down from my starting.

I like running but it bores me and I've found P90X (I didn't pay for it don't worry) but I've watched the starting video and I'm way too scared to start it. Is Insanity any easier or is there any other home workout programme that would be better?

p90x is tough. They have one good cardio workout (plyometrics) but it's still not going to get you the results that regular running will if you stick with it, running is literally the best cardio exercise you can do.

The muscle workouts are hard for beginners. The abs exercises are fine, the leg ones are generally fine too but a lot of the arms/chest stuff can lead to muscle damage, since the workouts are an hour long and if you're not used to lifting then your muscles get really tired in that time and that will leave you prone to losing form and put you at greater risk of injury.

I haven't tried insanity myself, but it might be a better way to go. Stick with the running though if you really want good results, you might help keep yourself motivated by using an app like runkeeper to track your progress and calorie burn (and remember with running you can add an extra 1/3 to the total from the afterburn).

Alternatively, body weight exercises like pushups and pressups are a great way to build muscle if you're just getting started.

[Dingdong123]

I lift a lot on my free time. I already noticed alot of changes in my chest and shoulders area. But my abs are non-existent. Can anyone suggest a good workout routine to have the mighty six-pack and v-line?!

Also, how true is it that whey protein or some kind of protein can help you lose some fats?

[RideOrDie]

Originally posted by Worm

p90x is tough. They have one good cardio workout (plyometrics) but it's still not going to get you the results that regular running will if you stick with it, running is literally the best cardio exercise you can do.

The muscle workouts are hard for beginners. The abs exercises are fine, the leg ones are generally fine too but a lot of the arms/chest stuff can lead to muscle damage, since the workouts are an hour long and if you're not used to lifting then your muscles get really tired in that time and that will leave you prone to losing form and put you at greater risk of injury.

I haven't tried insanity myself, but it might be a better way to go. Stick with the running though if you really want good results, you might help keep yourself motivated by using an app like runkeeper to track your progress and calorie burn (and remember with running you can add an extra 1/3 to the total from the afterburn).

Alternatively, body weight exercises like pushups and pressups are a great way to build muscle if you're just getting started.

Actually, as a total beginner I've done P90X and the arm exercises are the easiest. If you do proper stretching and don't push yourself beyond safety limits, there are no risks. P90X also has great body weight exercises. That's just my personal opinion, I've never had any injuries during P90X. I listened to my body and knew when to stop.

Insanity, I couldn't keep up with that. I believe body weight exercises are more important than cardio so I try to keep it minimum.

[Tim£]

First day ever at the gym today, so happy I had my friend to correct my form. The only problem was they are so much fitter then me and I was following along with their workout

[ELECTRAHEARTPOP]

Originally posted by RideOrDie

You will give up easily if you don't have the determination for it. It also requires a healthy diet. But it does work. Some days are easier than others so don't give up if you are gonna start doing it. Insanity is harder in my opinion.

I'm eating clean and I'm determined but I just don't think I have the strength.

[ELECTRAHEARTPOP]

Originally posted by Worm

p90x is tough. They have one good cardio workout (plyometrics) but it's still not going to get you the results that regular running will if you stick with it, running is literally the best cardio exercise you can do.

The muscle workouts are hard for beginners. The abs exercises are fine, the leg ones are generally fine too but a lot of the arms/chest stuff can lead to muscle damage, since the workouts are an hour long and if you're not used to lifting then your muscles get really tired in that time and that will leave you prone to losing form and put you at greater risk of injury.

I haven't tried insanity myself, but it might be a better way to go. Stick with the running though if you really want good results, you might help keep yourself motivated by using an app like runkeeper to track your progress and calorie burn (and remember with running you can add an extra 1/3 to the total from the afterburn).

Alternatively, body weight exercises like pushups and pressups are a great way to build muscle if you're just getting started.

Thanks for the tips. I definitely need to work on body weight exercises before introducing dumbbells so I think I will stick to the running. I just find it boring but I'll stick with it to shave off more weight and then I might start introducing different cardio workouts once or twice a week and build from there.

[ELECTRAHEARTPOP]

Originally posted by RideOrDie

Actually, as a total beginner I've done P90X and the arm exercises are the easiest. If you do proper stretching and don't push yourself beyond safety limits, there are no risks. P90X also has great body weight exercises. That's just my personal opinion, I've never had any injuries during P90X. I listened to my body and knew when to stop.

Insanity, I couldn't keep up with that. I believe body weight exercises are more important than cardio so I try to keep it minimum.

Oh really? When you say beginner though, are you talking average build or overweight because sadly I'm the former

Also, I don't want to invest in a pull up bar just yet, are there any alternative exercises using dumbbells or body weight that target similar areas?

[BeBeMint]

I upgraded my gym membership and have started going to the classes with my co-worker! The classes are full of women and im always the only guy but idgaf

[Alexis Neiers]

Originally posted by Dingdong123

I lift a lot on my free time. I already noticed alot of changes in my chest and shoulders area. But my abs are non-existent. Can anyone suggest a good workout routine to have the mighty six-pack and v-line?!

Also, how true is it that whey protein or some kind of protein can help you lose some fats?

ab wheels are amazing for getting V-lines & abs in general!

[Alexis Neiers]

I'm pretty fit & kill every workout I do but my diet is ****, so hard to get back on track w/ eating clean once you stop.

[ELECTRAHEARTPOP]

I'm loving P90X so much. The Cardio X workout is so good. Can't wait to try the Arms workout and the Ab Ripper.