Looking for a gym partner.
Someone to train with. Go to classes what not.
Not expecting anything. Just got a membership to The peak in stirling if anyone works out there. If u don't want it public feel free to dm me 
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Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma |
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By *BCxCouple 36 weeks ago
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma "
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now |
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By *uietbloke67Man 36 weeks ago
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now "
See above....me
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Take advantage of a free induction session with one of the PTs, most do them. It will give you a better idea of what exercises to do and what weights etc.
If anyone is having trouble with their knees you'd be better with the cross trainer than the treadmill as its lower impact on the knees. I hate it but I burn 75cal on it at the beginning of every session as a warm up. |
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By *avie65Man 36 weeks ago
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I usually warm up on the cross trainer OP. Then a mixture of machines and free weights. I don't tend to go above 16kg with free weights, but I go a bit heavier on machines although it depends what part of my body I'm working on.
I take plenty of breaks and drink regularly between sets. |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now "
Compound movements will help you to burn calories quicker. Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench press and rows are the big 5. They use lots of supporting muscles so while you might think a deadlift is for your back cause that's where you feel it, your shoulders, legs, arms etc. all feel it too.
They are quite advanced exercises though so worth booking time with a member of the gym staff to make sure your form is right so you don't injure yourself.
There's no right or wrong weight exercise. Pick what works for you. There's certain exercises I can't do because of an elbow injury so I swap them out for others. |
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now "
BC if you're looking for some training advice I'd be happy to talk you over some suggestions for you. I do this as a profession and would be happy to help if you think it's something you'd like. Drop me a message if interested. Just be glad to help someone who is unsure with training and weights. |
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now
Compound movements will help you to burn calories quicker. Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench press and rows are the big 5. They use lots of supporting muscles so while you might think a deadlift is for your back cause that's where you feel it, your shoulders, legs, arms etc. all feel it too.
They are quite advanced exercises though so worth booking time with a member of the gym staff to make sure your form is right so you don't injure yourself.
There's no right or wrong weight exercise. Pick what works for you. There's certain exercises I can't do because of an elbow injury so I swap them out for others. "
I’d have to slightly disagree here. If your knees are wearing down from running, switch to cycling and until they are back to a good level of normality, avoid weighted compound moves such as squats. Try not avoid leg pressing, you could go for body weight lunges.
A good starting point is a 3 day split, push, pull, legs. Any standard push/pull routine would work well until you have a good solid baseline of muscle fitness and memory. That’s when it’s a good time to change it up as your body will start getting used to it.
I’d then say from there would be you routine of chest, back, shoulders, legs and arms, or again whatever suits your identified goals & life routines.
Inbox is always open if anyone needs a little help |
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BC if you're looking for some training advice I'd be happy to talk you over some suggestions for you. I do this as a profession and would be happy to help if you think it's something you'd like. Drop me a message if interested. Just be glad to help someone who is unsure with training and weights."
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By *BCxCouple 36 weeks ago
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now
BC if you're looking for some training advice I'd be happy to talk you over some suggestions for you. I do this as a profession and would be happy to help if you think it's something you'd like. Drop me a message if interested. Just be glad to help someone who is unsure with training and weights."
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"Classes are good, but can make you feel a bit silly as first.
Tip, if you go once a week that’s great, twice is great etc but do not go too often. Make sure you rest and is actually your food intake that’s the most important.
You don’t really have to cut all the calories and start eating greens, just small tweaks here and there. Cut out sugary drinks and fast food.
Weights are your best friend over cardio, it’s more enjoyable thus making you want to go back. Cardio is like a slow death at times.
If you ever need a plan sent over buddy, be more than happy to. No costs just good karma
What's the best weights to use to start out with? All I seem to do is treadmill etc and knees are taking a hit now
Compound movements will help you to burn calories quicker. Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench press and rows are the big 5. They use lots of supporting muscles so while you might think a deadlift is for your back cause that's where you feel it, your shoulders, legs, arms etc. all feel it too.
They are quite advanced exercises though so worth booking time with a member of the gym staff to make sure your form is right so you don't injure yourself.
There's no right or wrong weight exercise. Pick what works for you. There's certain exercises I can't do because of an elbow injury so I swap them out for others.
I’d have to slightly disagree here. If your knees are wearing down from running, switch to cycling and until they are back to a good level of normality, avoid weighted compound moves such as squats. Try not avoid leg pressing, you could go for body weight lunges.
A good starting point is a 3 day split, push, pull, legs. Any standard push/pull routine would work well until you have a good solid baseline of muscle fitness and memory. That’s when it’s a good time to change it up as your body will start getting used to it.
I’d then say from there would be you routine of chest, back, shoulders, legs and arms, or again whatever suits your identified goals & life routines.
Inbox is always open if anyone needs a little help"
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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"Just start with free weights.
strong lifts is a good programme to start. "
second this! app is free easy to follow and pretty much bullet proof.
and it got me hooked. now strong af lol |
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