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has anyone joined a gym recently and wants to motivate and be motivated ?

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travellingwilbury · 25/02/2013 17:49

I have only joined today , I need to lose 3 stones and I really want to get fit .
the first step has been taken and its my day off tomorrow so back again then .

but I know I will need a bit of a kick every now and then to keep going .

anyone else want to join me ? Grin

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Pinkglow · 26/02/2013 10:55

I joined a gym about 5 weeks ago, long story but basically I run but have lapsed as the weather has been so terrible. Aim is to lose a few pounds but mostly to get fit.

The first time I did spinning I thought I was going to die but its surprising how quickly you get used to it. You can go at your own speed and pace so you really get want you want out of that class.

Zumba is fun to do, not exactly fat burning really but the time always goes really quick. Kettlebells Ive found the hardest and bodypump I like even if my arms hurt afterwards.

Furball · 25/02/2013 21:32

I joined at the beginning of Jan and have a couple of stone to shift

I do classes. 2 x spin, 2 x zumba. Spin is CRAZY, The first time, my legs could hardly walk down the stairs after, and the days after that wow, sitting on the toilet was agony Grin

tis great fun though and I really it.

Zumba is abit like follow my leader, 1st class you think they are just suddenly doing random moves, but after a few weeks you realise there is some sort of routine and you learn whats what.

ScreamingFoxtrots · 25/02/2013 21:18

I love spinning! The great thing is you set the resistance on your bike so you're doing it at an appropriate level for you. Nobody else knows what your dial is on! Circuit classes are also awesome as by the time you hate an exercise they move you onto a new one.

HeySoul - all of them are good, find the ones you like and make sure you are shown how to use them safely. I'm not a fan of weights machines, I prefer free weights. Also don't fall into the worry of weights bulking you up. Women aren't good at bulking up, heavy weights are a good thing (it's all relative, I mean heavy for you to lift rather than a certain weight).

Dying to get back there (and will die when I do)

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travellingwilbury · 25/02/2013 20:58

come on soul , come and join me Grin

the people at mine today were so nice , I am actually quite looking forward to tomorrow , weirdo I know .

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travellingwilbury · 25/02/2013 20:53

spinning class Shock

I think I am a stone or two away from that just yet .
one day ......

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HeySoulSister · 25/02/2013 20:52

I'm considering it.

Need to lose 5 stone. Have lost 2.5 by low carbing/running/shred

I'm scared tho! And which machines/equipment are any good?

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travellingwilbury · 25/02/2013 20:49

thank you Grin

I know its going to take a while but I really need to sort it out .

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ScreamingFoxtrots · 25/02/2013 20:34

Good for you!

I fell off the gym wagon six months ago, and am awaiting the opening of my new gym (3 minutes walk from my house) on 7 March. I can't wait to get started!

I have about 10 pounds to shift - I maintained a 2 1/2 stone weightloss for nearly three years, and then got out of the gym and put some back on. Curse this slowing metabolism!

I need to remember that I won't be able to train as hard as I did before I stopped, and am fully aware this is going to be tough. I can't wait for my first spinning class though!

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travellingwilbury · 25/02/2013 20:31

nobody ? Sad

now that is me with a very very sad face .

I will have to talk to myself then , that'll show you all Wink

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