To the gym!!

Stratos · 16 Feb 2011 at 15:59

Ive got my gym induction tonight and i can not wait!! Its time to turn around my view on exercise and eating for the better!! Im currently just under 15 stone at 5 foot 8 which is not good!

Anytips on how to attack the first few sessions? Prob best to take it slow to start with but i just want to see the results as soon as possible!!

Paul11 · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:01

you said it yourself

take it slow

learn good form and technique

LiE · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:02

Eat well and train hard consistently and you will see results

tom_e · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:04

Clean up your diet, work out a good exercise program and stick at it with consistency.
You should see some results pretty quickly to begin with which will then start to slow don't get disheartened its just the way the body works.

[DOD]Asprilla · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:07

Try lots of different exercises and find the ones you most enjoy. If you are doing something for pleasure then you'll stick at it.

Stratos · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:08

So when my body slows down do i have to increase how much exercise i do? Or reduce the amount i eat?

tom_e · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:11

Stratos said:
So when my body slows down do i have to increase how much exercise i do? Or reduce the amount i eat?

Personally I'd up the amount of exercise you do first before lowering the amount you eat, a good guide to stick to is create no more than a 500kcal deficit through diet and make up the rest through increased activity.
Theres no need to worry about the minor nuts and bolts at the moment though as you may just end up bogging yourself down and over complicating things just workout hard and eat well and you will see good results.

Morba · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:16

Go have your induction, listen to the person giving it.

if you are unsure afterwards, come ask some questions

Stratos · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:25

I know it sounds mad but my aim is to lose weight and take part in the London to Brighton bike ride, see it as my goal!! Ive done the downs link cycle track which killed me, though im very unfit!

1 step at a time mind!

Morba · 16 Feb 2011 at 16:47

Stratos said:
I know it sounds mad but my aim is to lose weight and take part in the London to Brighton bike ride, see it as my goal!! Ive done the downs link cycle track which killed me, though im very unfit! 1 step at a time mind!

Just make sure you tell them your goals and be honest about your abilities and they will put you on a good starting point.

BlackCoat2k10 · 17 Feb 2011 at 00:54

Morba said:
Just make sure you tell them your goals and be honest about your abilities and they will put you on a good starting point.

This, and dont over exaggerate your own level or you may find it rather tough. Also inquire about early morning stretches, these could help even just a bit.