Going to gym for first time?

[UncleRhino]

10 reps a set is a lot for someone new, 5 reps is probably best to start out with. You should look up common workout routines on youtube. Try to stick to one muscle group per gym session. Just remember its a marathon not a sprint, muscle/stamina takes a long time to improve. Having a gym partner really makes things easier.

 

[Skidder]

How many different threads have you started in sportts recently?

 

[BeeP]

Do they let you just go in and have a go? Most I have been to give an induction before they let you go play.

 

[Bounce]

Most of the machines will have a ticker on them which will tell you how to use the machine properly.

Personally I prefer using free weights as opposed to the machines.

 

[=XDC=FluphyBunny]

Its not like OP is going to listen. Upper body only, and make certain one full session is bicep curls only. Don't worry about form, pile the weight on and impress your friends.

 

[Threepwood]

Erm, I thought that they *had* to give you an induction when you joined a new place because of health and safty insurance purposes?

You can't just let a noob onto machines, if they hurt themselves with no induction that is a payout no?

I don't think stickers saying how to use the machine would be enough, not everyone can read very well, or follow simple pictures! ha!

 

[Maccapacca]

Have a few PT sessions

 

[Bounce]

Have a few PT sessions

PT are a waste of money, may as well just buy yourself a book on fitness and they will give you the routine to follow.

 

[Maccapacca]

PT are a waste of money, may as well just buy yourself a book on fitness and they will give you the routine to follow.

Rubbish. With a proper pt not a fitness model

 

[Bounce]

Rubbish. With a proper pt not a fitness model

So what does a PT give you that's worth their money?

 

[AndyCr15]

So what does a PT give you that's worth their money?

Not to say it's worth the money, but they can watch and advise on technique. Lots of people think they're doing things right, when they really aren't...

 

[Bounce]

Not to say it's worth the money, but they can watch and advise on technique. Lots of people think they're doing things right, when they really aren't...

I don't need someone to tell me how to do a lift a metal bar.

 

[Maccapacca]

I don't need someone to tell me how to do a lift a metal bar.

Empty bar only eh? If you had a pt you could probably up those numbers

 

[Bounce]

Empty bar only eh? If you had a pt you could probably up those numbers

yea true with better 'technique'

 

[Uncle Petey]

I don't need someone to tell me how to do a lift a metal bar.

Maybe you don't, but a lot of people really do.
Having read the OP's posts in this thread, do you think he wouldn't benefit from an experienced eye on things like technique and workout structure?

 

[AndyCr15]

I don't need someone to tell me how to do a lift a metal bar.

Maybe you don't, but a lot of people really do.

Exactly this. It's surprsing how many people just aren't aware of what exactly their body is doing! You'll explain how they should do something, they think they're doing it... but you can clearly see they aren't.

 

[dirtychinchilla]

To be honest I think 4 sets of 10 reps is pretty standard for beginners now. Plus it helps build up stamina

No it's not. 3x5 or 5x5 is.

 

[_tucker_]

No it's not. 3x5 or 5x5 is.

That sounds more like strength training to me.

 

[Threepwood]

That sounds more like strength training to me.

Nah, thats more like 12x1 10x1 8x1 all at full agressive mode, 3x5 or 5x5 at own pace is perfect for an absolute beginner.

 

[dirtychinchilla]

High numbers are for hypertrophy, low numbers are for strength. At least in beginner stages.