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Exercise - what to do at the gym

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cloutneerbeout · 02/10/2022 21:30

I've got about 3 stone of weight to lose to get to where I would like to be (at the mid level of a health BMI so about 9stone). I've been reducing my portion sizes and stopped snacking and, combined with couch to 5k 3x a week at the gym on the treadmill this has been producing quite good steady results. I'm now at the point where I'd like to add some weight/strength training 2 or 3 times a week at the gym but I don't know where to start. I can't afford a personal trainer and of course there's loads of stuff on youtube but I don't know what videos are good for beginners. Anyone have any advice on where to start/what to start with, or good youtube recommendations?

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bitachey · 02/10/2022 21:32

Is there not an induction you need to go on before you use the equipment? Maybe they will give you a programme? If it’s a Pure gym they have an online programme you follow.

ps well done on the weight loss so far!

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cloutneerbeout · 02/10/2022 21:34

The induction was opt-in at this gym and I have severe social anxiety so I opted out, pathetically.

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bitachey · 02/10/2022 21:38

Could you maybe do it now? Or do they have bodypump classes? They’re great for technique and really fun.

kegofcoffee · 02/10/2022 21:40

Well done on the weight loss.

Personally, I'd pay for single personal training session. They'll give you some exercises and show you how to do them properly. Take a note pad and write down the exercises.

I say this from experience of diving straight in with beginner videos on YouTube and ending up barely able to walk for months with a bad back. In which time i put back on all the weight I'd lost so far.

bitachey · 02/10/2022 21:43

This is quite good. Lots of ads but has videos and good explanations.
www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/workouts/a707720/gym-workout/

I think if you can get a gym session to help on technique you will really benefit.

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cloutneerbeout · 02/10/2022 21:48

Thank you both. It actually hadn't occurred to me to book a single PT session, for some reason I was thinking of it as a weekly cost which I can't afford.

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Singinghollybob · 04/10/2022 21:08

I would also recommend booking a one off PT session to help you get going and give you a routine/confidence in using the machines. They'll also check your technique which is important for avoiding injury.
You may find it less daunting when you do go to use the machines/free weights if you've had somebody show you the ropes first.

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