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Any overweight and unfit people starting lifting that would like to join me?

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 19/04/2024 10:45

So I'm fast approaching fifty and finally in the headspace to approach getting stronger and fitter. I'm very overweight but have decent stamina and don't struggle with stairs/ swimming etc.
I've just joined a gym, an old school weight lifting one and had my equipment induction last night. Tomorrow I get my twelve week programme.
Surprisingly looking forward to it but would love some company on here for support!

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 20/04/2024 09:06

Thanks all, it sounds like there's a lot to learn and at the moment the terminology is a bit alien to me, but that's fine I like learning new things!
@blastedpimples it's just a starter programme the gym owner is putting together with my starting weights and reps, rest times etc. I've never lifted so don't want to go in blind, I'd rather have something to give me a starting point. It's flexible depending how often I can get there and if I make progress faster or slower than expected but gives me a guide.
I'm heading off this afternoon to get started, actually looking forward to it!

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BlastedPimples · 20/04/2024 06:41

What 12 week programme?

RayKray · 20/04/2024 06:38

EnglishGirlApproximately · 19/04/2024 11:16

Thank you. I think weights will suit me as I like routine and process, and hitting a target. I really hate running and cardio so I'm hopeful that this will be a good fit. Do you use machines or free weights. Only one machine at this so I'm going to have to learn technique quickly I think.

I am very excited for you! Your description of what you like and don't, and why lifting might be a good fit, are exactly why lifting appealed to me over 2 years ago now. And boy do I love it!

I use free weights. Tiny bit of machines. When I started a bit more machines.

In the weights room board there is a lifting support thread. It's now got lots of more experienced lifters on it, but people who are newer to it are very welcome. I've been on it since very early days. It is a bit quiet at the moment but usually perks up if someone posts.

LaWench · 20/04/2024 00:06

I do cardio at the end of my workout but do incline on the treadmill rather than speed and high resistance on the cross trainer.

I use dumbbells (overhead lifts/ curls/rows rtc), kettlebells (squats/ deadlift) and a barbell weight for supine sit ups. I then use the assisted chin up machine, chest press machine and leg press machine before moving onto the cardio.

I follow a lot of personal trainers on Instagram to help with routines and technique and nutritionists (set up a separate health account so I don't mess with the algorithm of my usual account)

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 19/04/2024 11:16

Thank you. I think weights will suit me as I like routine and process, and hitting a target. I really hate running and cardio so I'm hopeful that this will be a good fit. Do you use machines or free weights. Only one machine at this so I'm going to have to learn technique quickly I think.

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LaWench · 19/04/2024 10:49

Good luck, I started around 5 months ago. Obese and extremely unfit. I love strength training, the sense of achievement going up the weights of dumbbells/ kettlebells and weight machines. I've gone from a long term couch potato to actively enjoying the gym.