Post by: bowhunter851 on March 20, 2017, 07:31:22 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 20, 2017, 07:54:11 PM
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=159678631
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 21, 2017, 07:33:02 AM
a good well balanced diet will give you the fuel to properly train :tup:
good luck!
don't overlook rest days as well, probably one of the hardest things for me to do, but they pay dividends in the recovery and rebuilding of the muscles you just spent all week breaking down.
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 21, 2017, 07:54:38 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 21, 2017, 10:21:34 AM
Don't think going to the gym will get you a better work out. I stopped going a year ago. To many distractions, to many muscle heads, waiting for equipment, people are always sick etc..... I can stay more focused training at home , trail running etc. Mix in body weight exercises, burpees, wall sqauts, plank to push up, low plank mnt climber's etc. You get the idea. I get more real world strength from not pushing around a bunch of weights. I still do weight training once a week or so, but everything else mostly combo body weight stuff.
That's ridiculous. getting into the structure and habit of going to a gym is huge to getting in shape (for most people). Don't discourage somebody before he even checks it out.
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 21, 2017, 11:08:56 AM
Don't think going to the gym will get you a better work out. I stopped going a year ago. To many distractions, to many muscle heads, waiting for equipment, people are always sick etc..... I can stay more focused training at home , trail running etc. Mix in body weight exercises, burpees, wall sqauts, plank to push up, low plank mnt climber's etc. You get the idea. I get more real world strength from not pushing around a bunch of weights. I still do weight training once a week or so, but everything else mostly combo body weight stuff.
That's ridiculous. getting into the structure and habit of going to a gym is huge to getting in shape (for most people). Don't discourage somebody before he even checks it out.
Sorry for offering my opinion. I won't do it again and if you like I can remove my post.
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 21, 2017, 11:12:53 AM
Don't think going to the gym will get you a better work out. I stopped going a year ago. To many distractions, to many muscle heads, waiting for equipment, people are always sick etc..... I can stay more focused training at home , trail running etc. Mix in body weight exercises, burpees, wall sqauts, plank to push up, low plank mnt climber's etc. You get the idea. I get more real world strength from not pushing around a bunch of weights. I still do weight training once a week or so, but everything else mostly combo body weight stuff.
That's ridiculous. getting into the structure and habit of going to a gym is huge to getting in shape (for most people). Don't discourage somebody before he even checks it out.
Sorry for offering my opinion. I won't do it again and if you like I can remove my post.
The guy is about to start getting into shape and is proud of his commitment. My point was don't rain on his parade. Gyms aren't all the same.
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 21, 2017, 11:21:27 AM
Don't think going to the gym will get you a better work out. I stopped going a year ago. To many distractions, to many muscle heads, waiting for equipment, people are always sick etc..... I can stay more focused training at home , trail running etc. Mix in body weight exercises, burpees, wall sqauts, plank to push up, low plank mnt climber's etc. You get the idea. I get more real world strength from not pushing around a bunch of weights. I still do weight training once a week or so, but everything else mostly combo body weight stuff.
That's ridiculous. getting into the structure and habit of going to a gym is huge to getting in shape (for most people). Don't discourage somebody before he even checks it out.
Sorry for offering my opinion. I won't do it again and if you like I can remove my post.
The guy is about to start getting into shape and is proud of his commitment. My point was don't rain on his parade. Gyms aren't all the same.
Not raining on anyone's parade. And yes not all gyms are the same. I simply offered up my opinion on what's worked for me. Having been in and out gyms for nearly 30 years, trying all the new cool workouts, I found certain things work and some don't. My shoulders are trashed from heavy benching, my back has seen better days. Again just offering an opinion on workouts that work without stressing your body.
Best of luck to the OP, trying new things is good.
Post by: swanny on March 22, 2017, 10:05:18 AM
At 5'10" 180, doesn't sound like you are at all out of shape, but as most people feel there is some work that can be done to better improve your physique and what it is capable of.
Good luck and enjoy it. Don't feel like you have to lift heavy, light weights and more reps/sets work just as well.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 22, 2017, 10:44:30 AM
I wouldn't say I'm fat by no means I'm about 5'10" inches at about 180 so a little overweight
Hey! I resemble that remark.
I can't help you on gym stuff, but these were good general fitness exercises we used to do that I have been getting back into.
Post by: Thenewguy on March 22, 2017, 10:53:55 AM
drink lots of water and eat enough protein
Post by: vandeman17 on March 23, 2017, 06:52:48 AM
It was already said but diet is key! Aside from that stick with a plan and follow it through, figure out the schedule that works for you. Me personally, 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) and I'm there from about 5:45-7am. Other days of the week are for cardio and weekend adventures.
At 5'10" 180, doesn't sound like you are at all out of shape, but as most people feel there is some work that can be done to better improve your physique and what it is capable of.
Good luck and enjoy it. Don't feel like you have to lift heavy, light weights and more reps/sets work just as well.
I highly recommend anyone looking to improve their nutrition to check out iifym which stands for "if it fits your macros". It is a very flexible way of eating where you stop looking at calories and basically just eat what you want as long as it fits your macros.
Post by: boneaddict on March 23, 2017, 07:24:09 AM
What I like about the gym versus home is it's money out of my pocket so it's harder for me to make excuses.