Any gym-goers lurking about?

[WaGzy]

I mean...I guess cardio/weight loss...I don't want to bulk up, just tone up...but I can't do much heavy lifting bc of my 6 time surgically repaired abdomen lol

I have a friend like you!

Remember, if you do pure Cardio, you will get to a stage (most likely atleast) where you just can't get that weight to move, just do some arm works, that will quickly bring definition to the arms obviously, keep the shoulder work going, and as for your abdomen, I wouldn't know what to say... I would talk to a doctor about what you should and shouldn't do, they might say it'd be good for them to get some sit ups done!

@Taaltos - Good man, a good old run in the AM especially, not many things beat it! I live in a town and still love a good run.

@Slayer Dude, everyone is the same way almost, Cardio is boring as hell! (Maybe take up a martial art if you have time/money, as it will make those cardio sessions so much more interesting). As for strength training yeah man, deadlifts, bench press, squats seem to be the big 3 of what people compare weight wise... I'd suggest getting some hamstring/quad work done! And get on a leg press to start, build that strength up.

Another one, if you get into the gym find a VIPR (Will post pic below) and go into squat position, then walk (Kind of bring your legs around) and walk and do as many laps as possible of the room with area, then have minute-2 minutes rest, do about 3-4 sets, these burns fat (get your heart rate up alot) and will also build lots of leg strength!! (You will learn how to squat when you do deadlifts, squats etc, i'd advise hiring a personal trainer for a session or two to get your form right or else you can damage your back and generally won't get the best results)

[mrdocace]

I don't go to a commercial gym, but I have my own gym in my garage! Does that still count?



I started the Starting Strength program 3 weeks ago (mostly did bodyweight workouts before). So far I'm making good progress. But today my hip flexors/joints still hurt from the last session so I'm probably going to stall back a bit on my squats!

Squat 100 lbs (might go down to 80 if I can't do the warmup sets)
Bench 75
Deadlifts 135 I LOVE DEADLIFTS
currently weigh 145 lbs

[WaGzy]

I don't go to a commercial gym, but I have my own gym in my garage! Does that still count?



I started the Starting Strength program 3 weeks ago (mostly did bodyweight workouts before). So far I'm making good progress. But today my hip flexors/joints still hurt from the last session so I'm probably going to stall back a bit on my squats!

Squat 100 lbs (might go down to 80 if I can't do the warmup sets)
Bench 75
Deadlifts 135 I LOVE DEADLIFTS
currently weigh 145 lbs

Oh nice man!! I'm not sure about pounds though mines all in KG...

Bench Press 1 Rep Max: 110kg

Deadlift, don't know my max although I lift 80-110kg depending on the workout.

Squat, again not sure about max but I squat around 80kg, to be fair I don't do enough of these bad boys.

[Remag Div]

When I lived at home my dad had a treadmill and weights, now I'm in an apartment so that's a no go!

I have a membership to NYSC but haven't gone in over a month, I'm so bad (Defiance coming out didn't help). I was on a low carb diet too which was great but it's really tough to stick to it, but it does work.

[Protonix]

I need a heavy bag in the worst way.

[WaGzy]

When I lived at home my dad had a treadmill and weights, now I'm in an apartment so that's a no go!

I have a membership to NYSC but haven't gone in over a month, I'm so bad (Defiance coming out didn't help). I was on a low carb diet too which was great but it's really tough to stick to it, but it does work.

Haha everyone had those times when they can't bring them self to go! Try and find a body you want and use it as motivation haha.



I'm about 5'10/5'11 so this is what I want to get to, i'm getting their but his traps are so big and his arbs are sick, mine aren't as big as his yet...

[Blackwolfe]

I work out at the gym 2-4 times per week since two months ago. Before that I traveled to another gym an hour from where I live, but due to various issues I did not work out as much back them. Going to start running too when the weather gets better/warmer.

[WaGzy]

I work out at the gym 2-4 times per week since two months ago. Before that I traveled to another gym an hour from where I live, but due to various issues I did not work out as much back them. Going to start running too when the weather gets better/warmer.

You will greatly enjoy the running!

And will you be back in the gym aswell when you start running? You might do good by yourself to do leg sessions if your going to be running

[purehealthy]

I started hitting the gym last year. Shot up from 60Kg to 76Kg in weight. Lots of eating and heavy lifting. Doing pretty well for my first year in the gym I reckon, I do have a tendency to train in the 8-12 rep range, so I'm not as strong as I could be, but I'm working through a mixed power/hypertrophy routine that should give me both size and strength gains over the next year. I'm also 26, so I missed out on all those beautiful teenage gainz.

[DoyleVaan]

Ahh nice man! Yeah try LISS cardio (Low Intensity Steady State) It's grate for your heart mate, just on an incline and walk for about 40ish minutes.

As for the full body, do you mean weights? Or full body cardio stuff, such as burpees and ski sits push ups etc?

Oh the burpee... I've done well over 20,000 of them in my military career. Have to love being smoked as a lower enlisted private.