Gym - Where To Start...

Superpatsy · 18 Aug 2016 at 11:56

Hi all

Apologies if there's a thread that covers this.

Started going to the gym recently to try and up my fitness/strength for the new volleyball/basketball seasons starting here and was looking for some advice on how to approach the gym and the nutrition that goes with it.

I'm 6 foot 4 male who weighs roughly 13st.

Looking to strengthen pretty much everything (upper and lower body) and was wondering if anyone had any tips/programs to follow to achieve this. I run/cycle several times a week so the fitness is coming back gradually. I've been following a lot of The Body Coach stuff for the HIIT's and mostly eat the meals that are in his books.

Also, what is the best for pre-workouts, during-workout, and post-workout nutrition? I already eat relatively healthy and only drink water/fruit juice but don't know if there are any other supplements worth taking. My volleyball coach keeps insisting that I join Herbalife but I don't fancy buying into a pyramid scheme and heard a lot of horror stories from people who use it.

Thanks!

MoNkeE · 18 Aug 2016 at 12:03

Herbalife can actually be very beneficial if you have the thyme for it. You've got to make sure you get a good dill tho, as the prices can vary massively, so seek some sage-ly advice before hand. In time you'll learn to fennel out the truth from the chives.

Basil.

tom_e · 18 Aug 2016 at 12:05

MoNkeE said:
Herbalife can actually be very beneficial if you have the thyme for it. You've got to make sure you get a good dill tho, as the prices can vary massively, so seek some sage-ly advice before hand. In time you'll learn to fennel out the truth from the chives.

Basil.

Your instincts are correct avoid Herbalife the reason they're pushing it is because they want the kickbacks.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18710906

Check out some of the threads linked on that first post there's plenty of good reading to get you started.

Ayahuasca · 18 Aug 2016 at 12:06

Stronglifts and eat a lot.

Gonna take a while to fill that frame out so don't be disheartened.

Artery · 18 Aug 2016 at 12:10

Don't bother with Herbalife.

You can find decent plans on bodybuilding.com then all you need to do is eat right and supplement your diet where you need to.

Rids · 18 Aug 2016 at 15:51

MoNkeE said:
Herbalife can actually be very beneficial if you have the thyme for it. You've got to make sure you get a good dill tho, as the prices can vary massively, so seek some sage-ly advice before hand. In time you'll learn to fennel out the truth from the chives.

Basil.

Ban!

MoNkeE · 18 Aug 2016 at 16:13

I'm unbannable.