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Most effective/efficient way to train at the gym?

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AuntLydia · 26/03/2018 09:35

I joined a gym a couple of months ago. I try and go 3 times a week but I don't seem to be noticing much progress in my strength.

I got given a program which focuses on different areas of your body in 3 different work outs. I've been stuck using the same weights though and can't seem to move on.

Should I be doing a whole body workout each time? I don't have longer than an hour to spend there. I also run 3 times a week and don't want to drop any of that so can't realistically go more than 3 times to the gym.

To be clear, I'm not looking for a ripped, body building physique but I'd just like to see some progress up through the weights I'm using!

OP posts:
ivykaty44 · 27/03/2018 08:42

Can you try conditioning type classes instead- body pump, body conditioning ?

lljkk · 27/03/2018 08:33

I tried weight lifting & couldn't progress to heavier weights, I think it's just how I am. Later I developed a lot of overuse injuries and that was without meaning to push myself hard. Muscle & me aren't good friends. Talk to a weights/gym coach is all I can suggest.

MsMartini · 27/03/2018 08:27

OP, what happens if you try heavier weights? Can you reduce reps and then build up? I have found I have made more progress doing the big compound exercises - heavy squats, deadlifts and then stuff like dangling (technical term Smile, working towards a chin-up, press-ups etc.