Joined the gym
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Lauratheloop
Silver Member
You'll be fine.... Instructor will show you how to use the machines , programs etc that some of the machines offer and then all the weight machines and free weights.... It's always good to do a mix of cardio and weights so your not only burning calories and fat but your toning your muscles too.
Don't be nervous just remember everyone is at the gym for the same reasons either to lose weight or bulk up or to maintain ..... And everyone is either self absorbed or just as self conscious as the next person so never feel nervous or anxious about being watched or what people will think..... Feel proud that you have taken the step to make a change and hit the gym!!
Ask your instructor if he can suggest a good program.... I usually do a10min warm up cycle then 20min jog (this has been built up over weeks from a walk to walk/jog to a jog) then 10mins on rowing machine finished with some weights and a cool down I sometimes spend less or more time depending on energy levels but I always tend to complete 1 main exercise for atleast 20mins.....
Hope I've put your mind at ease a bit.... Goodluck big hugs let me know how it goes xxxxxx
Don't be nervous just remember everyone is at the gym for the same reasons either to lose weight or bulk up or to maintain ..... And everyone is either self absorbed or just as self conscious as the next person so never feel nervous or anxious about being watched or what people will think..... Feel proud that you have taken the step to make a change and hit the gym!!
Ask your instructor if he can suggest a good program.... I usually do a10min warm up cycle then 20min jog (this has been built up over weeks from a walk to walk/jog to a jog) then 10mins on rowing machine finished with some weights and a cool down I sometimes spend less or more time depending on energy levels but I always tend to complete 1 main exercise for atleast 20mins.....
Hope I've put your mind at ease a bit.... Goodluck big hugs let me know how it goes xxxxxx
biggysmalls
Too big to fail
I agree! Everyone there is just doing their own thing, and if anyone does appear to be looking, it's more than likely just they're having a rest / getting their breath back. Nothing more! Good luck, it's a great idea
Shirleen
Gold Member
I've just signed up for off peak . Daytimes when kids are at schoolgood tip
Mine is 24/7 !
mrs big b
Gold Member
Just finished and don't know why I was so nervous . Was great did treadmill rowing machine & cross trainer and he said I did really well said considering I've had 5 kids I looked great ( good job he didn't see me pre sw lol) so thats it I'm free to come & go when I want now . He is meeting with me in 2 weeks for my next assessment all good looking forward to losing these wobbly bits
did treadmill rowing machine & cross trainer and he said I did really well said considering I've had 5 kids I looked great ( good job he didn't see me pre sw lol) so thats it I'm free to come & go when I want now . He is meeting with me in 2 weeks for my next assessment all good looking forward to losing these wobbly bits
Lauratheloop
Silver Member
You dont usually gain Hun....,, as with most women we hold water and muscles need water to repair however you will prob find a nice loss next week however if you don't do not panic.... My suggestion would be now you have joined the gym get a tape measure and measure yourself. Arms legs tummy chest etc and every 4 weeks check back
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Lauratheloop
Silver Member
Good luck Hunni I'm sure you will see great results xx
Hamish's Mum
Silver Member
Well done. I joined my local gym about 8 weeks ago and try to go 4 times a week now, although my weight loss has slowed to a crawl, I am toning up and getting smaller.
If you're doing some strength training (resistance machines) then you may gain a pound or two at first, as muscle is heavier than fat. If you keep a check on your measurements though you may find that you lose inches and gain a pound but then once you have built your muscle up, you will start and lose the weight again.
I've been going to the gym for a year now and have an instructor there that helps me when I go and he is brilliant for hints and tips!
Hope you're enjoying it! xxx
Okay, it is denser than fat, therefore the same volume of muscle will weigh more than an equal volume of fat.
Still right in it therefore being heavier. Just a wrong use of terminology, so I'm sorry that it seems to have annoyed you so much.
Second day on here and what a welcome. One wrong word used - crime eh!?
I'll stick to just doing my own food diarys and hope the friendlier members start to appear.
Best of luck.
