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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
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It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis  |
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over a year ago
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Go there to work so put the phone and get exercising.
For the love of God please clean your equipment after you're finished!
Don't overthink other people, noone is going to judge you if you're simply exercising. If you're struggling with something ask someone for advice, people in the gym are some of the friendliest people I've ever met.
Work with a weight that is comfortable for you! If you need to throw it up and use other muscles then that weight is too high! Form must always take precedence! Don't rush with the weight and make sure to have controlled motions as this will increase the load on the muscles.
Have fun! |
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Everyone I know who starts and tries to keep up with the more experienced gym goers quits when the aches get too much. Take it easy for the first couple of weeks, try and take a rest day after each session and slowly build up to what will become your go to split/routine. |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs! "
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated. |
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"This isn't the newbies in my gym haha just people who can't seem to ever put them back
Not so much advice but a request.
Please put the weights back once you are finished."
My powerlifting coach shares a gym with a CrossFit gym and those fuckers leave the place an absolute state!!
We've had it drummed in to us to put things away, in the right place and facing the right way up lol |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated."
Anyone can take their phone into the gym it's just about being polite and respectful with it. Dint dit on equipment for ages between sets playing on it, don't treat the gym like your personal studio and get pissed off in someone walk 'in shot' and don't take videos of other people in the gym to take the piss out of them.
They aren't public places so you need permission to film and very few gyms, I would hope, would give permission. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know it’s not a moan thread but Christ, first day back at the gym yesterday and it’s like a movie studio. Cameras and tripods everywhere
So my other advice is, no one gives a fuck. Spend less time filing, editing and posting and just fucking work
No one needs another video of someone squatting beginners weight |
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis "
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother  |
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My advice to anyone new is get a programme from a decent coach. Then use it as an opportunity to learn what you're doing and why.
You're taking time to exercise, make sure you're tracking and reaching goals in set periods of time. These don't have to be big goals in super quick time. Slow and steady builds good habits. |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated.
Anyone can take their phone into the gym it's just about being polite and respectful with it. Dint dit on equipment for ages between sets playing on it, don't treat the gym like your personal studio and get pissed off in someone walk 'in shot' and don't take videos of other people in the gym to take the piss out of them.
They aren't public places so you need permission to film and very few gyms, I would hope, would give permission. "
Does this happen that often? I’ve seen plenty of people filming in gyms and not once seen them complain if people are in their shot. Yes I’ve seen the Joey Swoll videos but surely it isn’t that common.
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother "
Not everyone who goes to the gym wants abs. |
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother
Not everyone who goes to the gym wants abs."
Coz they’re lazy  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Try to understand what you want your goals to be instead of jumping in because you think you should. Try to find a nice, repeatable program whether you want to lose weight, build muscle etc. that allows you to progress slowly over time.
Don't do a complete 180 on your diet, it won't last and don't deprive yourself of food you enjoy. |
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother
Not everyone who goes to the gym wants abs.
Coz they’re lazy "
Yep. Brian Shaw is lazy. |
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My advice is to not talk about going to the gym every 5 minutes to anyone you can pin down to listen and get changed into normal clothes when you are travelling to and from the gym.
Oh one more. Save loads of money by instead of driving to the gym to go on a running machine, jog there and back. This way you are saving the fuel. Saving the planet and saving the cost of the gym membership. (Same theory applies to cycles and spinning). |
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"My advice is to not talk about going to the gym every 5 minutes to anyone you can pin down to listen and get changed into normal clothes when you are travelling to and from the gym.
Oh one more. Save loads of money by instead of driving to the gym to go on a running machine, jog there and back. This way you are saving the fuel. Saving the planet and saving the cost of the gym membership. (Same theory applies to cycles and spinning). "
I like this 
Btw I've never done protein supplements though everyone raves on about it. Should I? |
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"My advice is to not talk about going to the gym every 5 minutes to anyone you can pin down to listen and get changed into normal clothes when you are travelling to and from the gym.
Oh one more. Save loads of money by instead of driving to the gym to go on a running machine, jog there and back. This way you are saving the fuel. Saving the planet and saving the cost of the gym membership. (Same theory applies to cycles and spinning).
I like this
Btw I've never done protein supplements though everyone raves on about it. Should I?"
Firstly, don’t think of it as “protein supplement”
That like eating bread and calling it a “carbohydrate supplement”
Protein powder is just food. A high protein food
And yeah, you probably should. Higher protein (to a point) benefits everyone and you most likely aren’t getting enough
That doesn’t mean anything crazy. A scoop of protein powder with 1-2 meals is plenty |
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother
Not everyone who goes to the gym wants abs.
Coz they’re lazy
Yep. Brian Shaw is lazy."
Doubt Brian Shaw could run an 8K, like I can |
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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis "
I would add:
- Don’t worry about the fancy gym wear! Most newbies don’t last past end of January before they quit so don’t want on expensive gym gear
- Sign up for ‘cancel anytime memberships’
- Exercise with poor diet, is like taking a knife to a gun fight (pointless)
- Stick to the basics as a newbie  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Set realistic short term goals, especially if going from nothing. Don't set yourself up to fail.
One workout a week is better than none. Start there.
Find a type of movement that works for you - some people love to run, some prefer HiiT classes, others like gymnastics, or weight training, or yoga. The list is endless, try a bunch of stuff and see what you like. Some like to workout alone, others need a class structure and the social element to keep them motivated.
Find your fun. Exercise is not punishment. It's self care.
The key to consistency is doing what you enjoy, and then making yourself do it even on days you don't really feel like it. |
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I would say: take small steps, set attainable goals, and stick with it. Consistency is key.
And don't be afraid to ask for help. The gyms I go to are really friendly and the vast majority of people will be happy to help if you're not sure how to use a piece of equipment etc. If you can afford it, seeing a (good) PT is brilliant way to keep going.
Good luck to anyone starting a fitness journey this Jan! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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One of the biggest factors in consistency has been proven to be proximity of the facilities.
I've found this to be very true and I go most often to gyms, yoga studios etc that are closest to my home or office. |
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"I would say: take small steps, set attainable goals, and stick with it. Consistency is key.
And don't be afraid to ask for help. The gyms I go to are really friendly and the vast majority of people will be happy to help if you're not sure how to use a piece of equipment etc. If you can afford it, seeing a (good) PT is brilliant way to keep going.
Good luck to anyone starting a fitness journey this Jan!"
And apologies for using the word "journey". I vommed a little but couldn't think of a better phrase. |
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And one more piece of advice.
After going doing weights for just a couple of visits. Don’t walk around the local town with your arms in the position that looks like you have been carrying a roll of carpet under each arm but lost them and not realised |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"Doing 30 minutes a few times a week for the rest of the year will do more for you then doing loads in January and quitting
Consistency trumps intensity "
You are right there, doing cardio few times a week for the rest of the year is better too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated."
Plus, if they have a remote PT like I did a few years back, they’ll need you to video what you’re doing. Just don’t sit on equipment making personal calls and all will be well……
As for general advice, the only competition is with yourself. Ignore what everyone else is doing and do your stuff. |
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When you first start visiting the gym its going to be hard, your muscles are going to ache and you may not see any physical changes. BUT I believe you will feel mentally stronger and the aches are your muscles developing so dont let that put you off. And if you started on 8kg and now lifting 10kg you are making progress.
What you eat is important and can amplifier or sabotage your progress. I like fasting and have reduced my sugar and removed processed foods from my diet.
Educate yourself about the ingredients in food. We are being fed a lot of rubbish. Use the YUKA app, it's free!
Also ping me direct if you want support. |
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Get someone to work out with , you can push each other and bounce off each other with confidence boosting , or do a fasted session in the mornings before you eat as you will burn loads of calories off |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated.
Plus, if they have a remote PT like I did a few years back, they’ll need you to video what you’re doing. Just don’t sit on equipment making personal calls and all will be well……
As for general advice, the only competition is with yourself. Ignore what everyone else is doing and do your stuff."
A girl I know has went from being overweight (her words) to potentially competing this year using an online coach. She needs to video the majority of her workouts so I think people just need to get used to the fact that this will become the norm in most commercial gyms. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Consistency not perfection is what will see you keeping your new resolutions beyond January.
Stretch and foam roll. The DOMS will go away, if you keep training. |
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• Wear something you feel comfortable in so you’re not pulling at your clothes every couple of minutes and you can focus on your workout
• For the ladies with big boobs, a zip front sports bra is a game changer
• Get some wireless headphones/earbuds and create a good playlist
• Make sure you take a water bottle
• No one is bothered what you look like. It may feel like people are staring but just crack on and do your thing.
• 5-7pm is usually the busiest time so avoid going then if you want to avoid the crowds
• Be mindful that others may be waiting patiently for a machine. Once you’ve finished, don’t hang around using your phone/chatting etc. Wipe down the machine and step aside
• Start small and build up gradually. Even if you just do 20-30mins on the treadmill, it’s a start. Try not to overwhelm yourself |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated.
Plus, if they have a remote PT like I did a few years back, they’ll need you to video what you’re doing. Just don’t sit on equipment making personal calls and all will be well……
As for general advice, the only competition is with yourself. Ignore what everyone else is doing and do your stuff.
A girl I know has went from being overweight (her words) to potentially competing this year using an online coach. She needs to video the majority of her workouts so I think people just need to get used to the fact that this will become the norm in most commercial gyms."
Personally I disagree
Firstly, if you can’t exercise safely, you shouldn’t be using an online only PT. Kinda useless if you do an exercise wrong, snap your spine, but you filmed it so at least your online PT can watch later
Secondly, if you can exercise safely, what is there for the PT to see?
99% of filming in gyms today is to satisfy the current “everything needs to go on social media” society the youth live in and it makes everyone’s experience in the gym worse by taking up space and time in an already crowded and busy gym
Just my opinion though, I understand that will upset some |
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"• Wear something you feel comfortable in so you’re not pulling at your clothes every couple of minutes and you can focus on your workout
• For the ladies with big boobs, a zip front sports bra is a game changer
• Get some wireless headphones/earbuds and create a good playlist
• Make sure you take a water bottle
• No one is bothered what you look like. It may feel like people are staring but just crack on and do your thing.
• 5-7pm is usually the busiest time so avoid going then if you want to avoid the crowds
• Be mindful that others may be waiting patiently for a machine. Once you’ve finished, don’t hang around using your phone/chatting etc. Wipe down the machine and step aside
• Start small and build up gradually. Even if you just do 20-30mins on the treadmill, it’s a start. Try not to overwhelm yourself"
That's very useful, thanks! |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated.
Plus, if they have a remote PT like I did a few years back, they’ll need you to video what you’re doing. Just don’t sit on equipment making personal calls and all will be well……
As for general advice, the only competition is with yourself. Ignore what everyone else is doing and do your stuff.
A girl I know has went from being overweight (her words) to potentially competing this year using an online coach. She needs to video the majority of her workouts so I think people just need to get used to the fact that this will become the norm in most commercial gyms.
Personally I disagree
Firstly, if you can’t exercise safely, you shouldn’t be using an online only PT. Kinda useless if you do an exercise wrong, snap your spine, but you filmed it so at least your online PT can watch later
Secondly, if you can exercise safely, what is there for the PT to see?
99% of filming in gyms today is to satisfy the current “everything needs to go on social media” society the youth live in and it makes everyone’s experience in the gym worse by taking up space and time in an already crowded and busy gym
Just my opinion though, I understand that will upset some "
She doesn’t have a big social media following and is in better shape than most people who moan about others videoing but by all means tell her she’s doing the gym wrong. |
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"• Wear something you feel comfortable in so you’re not pulling at your clothes every couple of minutes and you can focus on your workout
• For the ladies with big boobs, a zip front sports bra is a game changer
• Get some wireless headphones/earbuds and create a good playlist
• Make sure you take a water bottle
• No one is bothered what you look like. It may feel like people are staring but just crack on and do your thing.
• 5-7pm is usually the busiest time so avoid going then if you want to avoid the crowds
• Be mindful that others may be waiting patiently for a machine. Once you’ve finished, don’t hang around using your phone/chatting etc. Wipe down the machine and step aside
• Start small and build up gradually. Even if you just do 20-30mins on the treadmill, it’s a start. Try not to overwhelm yourself
That's very useful, thanks!"
You’re very welcome! Honestly, just start small and build up. Once you begin to feel your fitness levels and strength improving, your posture becomes better, you have more energy, you’re feeling good, it becomes enjoyable |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"My grandaughter said to me new years day! Do u want to go to the gym with her? She goes few times a week!I said god no! But have agreed to go to simlar to pole dancing! X"
That is good to do pole dancing too x |
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis "
… and build gradually. If new to the gym then everything is going to hurt after the first few sessions … that passes.
You’re exactly right, consistency is key, rather than overdoing it this week and doing nothing next week.
Patience also required. If not fit, then it can be frustrating not being able to lift much or burn many calories. But keep at it, keep a diary, keep doing a little more, and look back at your January numbers in April and see how far you have progressed.
And find something you enjoy doing in the gym. If you hate running, try bikes or rowing machines, for example. Give yourself a chance! |
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"Leave your mobiles in the locker ffs!
I’d actually say a newbie should take their phone. Get an app that logs your sets, reps and rest time. Also having decent music to listen to can make a massive difference on the days when you didn’t feel motivated.
Plus, if they have a remote PT like I did a few years back, they’ll need you to video what you’re doing. Just don’t sit on equipment making personal calls and all will be well……
As for general advice, the only competition is with yourself. Ignore what everyone else is doing and do your stuff.
A girl I know has went from being overweight (her words) to potentially competing this year using an online coach. She needs to video the majority of her workouts so I think people just need to get used to the fact that this will become the norm in most commercial gyms.
Personally I disagree
Firstly, if you can’t exercise safely, you shouldn’t be using an online only PT. Kinda useless if you do an exercise wrong, snap your spine, but you filmed it so at least your online PT can watch later
Secondly, if you can exercise safely, what is there for the PT to see?
99% of filming in gyms today is to satisfy the current “everything needs to go on social media” society the youth live in and it makes everyone’s experience in the gym worse by taking up space and time in an already crowded and busy gym
Just my opinion though, I understand that will upset some "
The only acceptable reason for filming in the gym is to analyse your form / technique |
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By *hoccaMan
over a year ago
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To help boost your gym confidence
Look for people of similar builds to you.
Notice how they are getting on with their workout and no one is bothered?
No one is watching you or judging you. It’s a safe space.
If possible get a reliable gym partner but (DONT) rely on them as they don’t share your motivation |
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Take pictures and videos!
It helps to see if you're nailing the technique or not, what you could improve on etc.
If others are using the space, make sure you let them know so they can move if they'd prefer to not be in them. Some people will likely be abit weird about it, assuming you're one of those gym goers who like to post on social media. But yeah, I found it really helped especially with my deadlift technique |
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Have long and short term goals.
Track everything you do, it’s. A good resource to look back at sticking points/burning out.
If you can, get a coach so you can get the basics nailed down in terms of technique.
Take your phone/don’t take your phone. As long as you’re not spending ages on it between sets no one really cares.
I use mine to record my top sets to send to my coach, I try to stay off it as much as possible and have my training for the day written out
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"Take pictures and videos!
It helps to see if you're nailing the technique or not, what you could improve on etc.
If others are using the space, make sure you let them know so they can move if they'd prefer to not be in them. Some people will likely be abit weird about it, assuming you're one of those gym goers who like to post on social media. But yeah, I found it really helped especially with my deadlift technique "
If someone is deadlifting they should get a qualified strength and conditioning coach to teach them, as it is far too dangerous an exercise to guess your way through.
A friend of mine is an experienced lifter, and teaches other people, but he has a monthly session with a coach to look at his technique on all of the main heavy lifts |
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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago
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"Take pictures and videos!
It helps to see if you're nailing the technique or not, what you could improve on etc.
If others are using the space, make sure you let them know so they can move if they'd prefer to not be in them. Some people will likely be abit weird about it, assuming you're one of those gym goers who like to post on social media. But yeah, I found it really helped especially with my deadlift technique
If someone is deadlifting they should get a qualified strength and conditioning coach to teach them, as it is far too dangerous an exercise to guess your way through.
A friend of mine is an experienced lifter, and teaches other people, but he has a monthly session with a coach to look at his technique on all of the main heavy lifts "
Saying you need a S&C coach to teach you how to deadlift is bollocks. It really isn't that dangerous if you lift within your capabilities. Plenty of good advice or guides on line that can teach you how to lift. As above, this is where taking a quick video can help to check on your form. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Take pictures and videos!
It helps to see if you're nailing the technique or not, what you could improve on etc.
If others are using the space, make sure you let them know so they can move if they'd prefer to not be in them. Some people will likely be abit weird about it, assuming you're one of those gym goers who like to post on social media. But yeah, I found it really helped especially with my deadlift technique "
I agree, filming helped me with my squat where I noticed the butt-wink which helped me sort and fix my technique |
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My advice,
1) Turn up and find exercises that give you a buzz & gets a result you're looking for.
2) Find a space that you enjoy and will want to go back to.
3) Leave the phone in the locker. If music motivates, use that, but do not be filming, doing it for the Insta or flicking through TikTok being distracted and pissing off everyone else and cheat yourself.
4) Get a routine which you can sustain. If you find the exercise gets stale, repetitive or a chore, be prepared to change and mix it up a bit, don't give up or get bored. |
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth "
EAT THE BREAD! Cutting out any food group is harmful and not sustainable! Our bodies need carbs for fuel! |
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Use the equipment properly, just ask, anyone would be willing to help you if the gym staff aren't present
Don't over do it.
Steady and slow, even a little bit makes a difference. Just having the will to get out and actually do it is a big thing
Don't be hung up on what others are doing, everyone trains in different ways for different reasons.
Be comfortable
Be courteous
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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth "
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
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500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack |
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack "
But still doesn't replace the glorious feeling of pildriving 6 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts into your face in one sitting. |
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over a year ago
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack
But still doesn't replace the glorious feeling of pildriving 6 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts into your face in one sitting."
That’s why I have both |
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack
But still doesn't replace the glorious feeling of pildriving 6 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts into your face in one sitting."
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack
But still doesn't replace the glorious feeling of pildriving 6 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts into your face in one sitting.
This is the hottest thing you've ever fuckin' said "
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Feel good about going. Thats the key result to start with. If in doubt, just go and do a little
People are helpful, so get advice. Injuries are best avoided and can deter. Get a programme that's good for you to start with. Don't overtrain.Good rest and recovery is vital.
As with men on fab, having realistic expectations is very helpful.
Don't expect major weight loss from exercise alone.
Small steps are major leaps in the longer term. |
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Another reason to keep your phone use to a minimum, is that it will make you more accessible to other people. They may help you or perhaps could be someone to train with or will help your motivation in future. |
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1.Don’t wear a world gym vest and walk round like you’ve left the coat hanger in your shirt
2 don’t wear a big hoody with the hood on while on the treadmill..
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over a year ago
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"Any advise suppressing the craving for crappy food (chocolate crisp ) cut out bread already but I’ve got a sweet tooth
You don't need to cut out bread or carbs. I cut down to ~12% bodyfat still eating 200g+ of carbs a day.
I have a sweet tooth as well. 200-300g of 0% Greek yogurt with some frozen fruit and a 25g bar of 70% + dark chocolate hits the spot. I have that every night and I dont really crave other sweet stuff. As for crisps can substitute with savoury flavoured rice cakes. More filling and less calories.
500g 0% Greek yogurt + scoop of chocolate protein powder and maybe a lil sweetener is a lovely dessert and about 75g of protein
Such a good snack
But still doesn't replace the glorious feeling of pildriving 6 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts into your face in one sitting.
This is the hottest thing you've ever fuckin' said "
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
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"It is the new year and many new gym goers have probably made a new year resolution to get fitter.
So what advice would you potentially give a new gym goer?
I would tell them that you wouldnt need to jump straight into tracking every gram of protein, you dont have to optimise that yet, just get in there and get comfortable in the space, eat more protein in general, but nothing crazy, just get into the gym on consistent basis
Abs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.
Take your dirt seriously, or don’t even bother "
Yes, you are right there, abs are built in the kitchen too |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
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"Everyone I know who starts and tries to keep up with the more experienced gym goers quits when the aches get too much. Take it easy for the first couple of weeks, try and take a rest day after each session and slowly build up to what will become your go to split/routine."
Yes, many try to keep up with them and yes, the key is to start slowly when starting out too |
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The free weights area isn't as scary as it looks.
Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, they're all focused on their own thing anyway.
Don't judge anyone in the gym, you don't know anything about them.
You have as much right to any equipment in the gym as anyone else there.
Watch some youtube videos about correct form. You can really hurt yourself. I've sprained my back twice and both times it was horrible. |
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If you can afford it, get yourself a fitness watch to monitor your heart rate, and start to monitor your diet.
It's amazing the difference it makes having a visual of how many calories you're consuming. They're so easy to work and input too.. Just scan your food with your phone.
Afteral, if your goal is to lose weight or fat, it's pointless burning off all those calories to only go home and munch more than you usually would because you feel like you deserve them after working out.
Create a workout playlist, high tempo tracks that get you going. It always amazes me the different in training this way.
So take your phone, track your workouts, and use if for the music.... But make sure you don't just sit there going down a rabbit hole as someone might be waiting for the equipment you're using.
Always helps to go with a friend too. Especially on those days you can't be arsed. A training partner will give you that gentle shove to make you go.
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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago
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In the beginning of your fitness journey:
1)Don’t over complicate shit! stick to the basics they work!
All this macro counting, this fancy gadget, this fitness app crap is mostly marketing nonsense 
2) If you not sweating you not training hard enough!
3) if you finding lacking in motivation or ideas on what to train, try a full body workout. 2 exercises for each body part for 3 sets or 4 if you a nutter like I am lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get a programme that you enjoy and feel you can be consistent with.
If you can get someone to show you the correct form (if it's weights).
If you don't enjoy the gym find something else you do enjoy.
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"Doing 30 minutes a few times a week for the rest of the year will do more for you then doing loads in January and quitting
Consistency trumps intensity "
This!
Don’t over do it in the first few weeks just cos you have motivation.
You quickly lose that and need something you can stick to that becomes habit. |
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My advice? Don't take advice from randomers who have no idea about your strengths and weaknesses, your prior exercise history, your medical issues, your diet, your interests or frankly anything useful to base advice upon.
Take advice from a suitably qualified person or persons and take it from there.
Not all PTs are created equally, nor is every PT going to be suitably qualified to train/advise everyone.
95% of the "advice" on this thread is complete bobbins to me, as a wheelchair using gym goer. I can LIFT the weight once it's on the barbell or is in position when I'm sat/lying on the bench, but I can't carry the fucker TO the bench and self propel my wheelchair across a slightly padded floor. Fuck knows how one carries a 20kg barbell and self propels on any floor!!
Certain exercises would be seriously ill advised or dangerous for me to do with my pre existing medical conditions.
Most PTs haven't got a clue what is feasible/sensible for me to do and many gyms blanket declined to enrol me as a member. "Insurance reasons" blah blah.
If you've not done exercise ever/since you were in your school PE lesson, and/or have any medical conditions, have recently given birth, are or recently were breastfeeding or a hoSt of other things, take medical advice before launching into an exercise regime.
And gyms aren't all about cardio vs weight. Aerobics or yoga or HIIT classes aren't compulsory.
My advice? Get personalised advice.
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Start gently. If you can only lift 10kg, don’t worry. It’s more than last week when you lifted nothing.
Strength, muscle tone, ability doesn’t happen overnight, so don’t beat yourself up. So long as you’re trying! Be kind to yourself. No one goes in being able to do everything, and even ‘fit’ people have weaknesses. |
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Understand that you’ll get a weight loss quite quickly if you are new to working out. The shock to the system will do that.
But after a while your bodies internal metabolism will reset and start saving calories for you to burn in the workouts and use less on things like anxiety etc.*
Then it’s about why are you there, to get fitter and healthier or to lose weight/inches.
If the latter then you are going to need to control the calories in as well as keep working on the calories outs
*There have been interesting studies recently regarding individuals daily calorie burn and that exercising more (for most everyday folk not elite sports people) will not result in burning more calories just that your body will spend its calorie budget differently. That doesn’t mean going to the gym or exercising isn’t good for you, it is, as anxiety levels lower as does stress and inflammation because those are things that your calories will get spent on if not being used for exercise. But going to the gym alone will not necessarily help you lose weight, you need to put less in to achieve that, it’s the only way, and then the work outs will give you tone, strength, stamina improved respiratory etc etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you can't stop yourself from constantly checking your insta/whatapps/snap/facebook or actually writing stuff on said apps, whilst sat on a piece of equipment that other gym users are waiting to use, then leave the phone in the locker. |
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"I know it’s not a moan thread but Christ, first day back at the gym yesterday and it’s like a movie studio. Cameras and tripods everywhere
So my other advice is, no one gives a fuck. Spend less time filing, editing and posting and just fucking work
No one needs another video of someone squatting beginners weight "
Tripods? Seriously? Omg |
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"I know it’s not a moan thread but Christ, first day back at the gym yesterday and it’s like a movie studio. Cameras and tripods everywhere
So my other advice is, no one gives a fuck. Spend less time filing, editing and posting and just fucking work
No one needs another video of someone squatting beginners weight
Tripods? Seriously? Omg "
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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago
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I've got no problem with people filming themselves in the gym or using tripods. It only becomes an issue when they think they are entitled to a certain area or exclusion zone to allow their filming.
A young lady in the gym I use regularly loses her shit over people walking in front of her camera. She's been told politely to fuck off by myself on more than one occasion. No idea why they haven't banned her yet. |
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By *929Man
over a year ago
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If looking to build muscle train to failure in the 5-8 rep range maybe 6 work sets max per body part.
Science recently has showed what some bodybuilders have known all along, the reps close to failure are the only ones that contribute towards muscle growth, science suggests if a set is taken to failure we get about 5 “effective reps” regardless if the set had 5 reps or 30,
both a set of 5 and a set of 30 had the same hypertrophy response but bare in mind the more reps done in a set the more fatigue is accumulated, this is an issue on bigger exercises but not so much on smaller ones
Take long rests between sets 3 minutes ideally
Motor unit recruitment drops off with every set you do so put the exercise/body part you want to prioritise first in your routine
Above all else make it enjoyable a routine you enjoy you will stick to
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"I use a tripod, see nothing wrong with it.
Saves balancing your phone on another piece of gym kit "
Maybe I'm just completely out of touch. It's entirely possible. I just hate the fact that every single interaction nowadays is filmed. |
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"I use a tripod, see nothing wrong with it.
Saves balancing your phone on another piece of gym kit
Maybe I'm just completely out of touch. It's entirely possible. I just hate the fact that every single interaction nowadays is filmed."
Not out of touch… I hate it. Most people are so rude with them it makes it unbearable.
Thankfully I’m in a CrossFit gym and they have a specific area for it.
I won’t be in anyone’s videos in the background, won’t amend my training so I’m not in your video, and will totally tell people to turn it off if I’m in the background.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in the gym.
Obviously those recording in the specific area are happy to be consent and that’s totally fine
Absolutely with Joey Swoll on this one! |
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To all those starting I want to share my story.
2023. It was the year when I wanted to stop the regret. This did not come until May. Overweight. Inactive. Alcoholic. But I was in a high achieving career. I forgot myself. I used to think the drink made me think better. I was not one who would and could never have one of those bodies. Drink consumed me. I hid behind my success. So what; I drank bottle of wine or more a day. I'm achieving everything in my career I want. I'm still up at 5. I don't have hangovers. I go home drink think about work and well work. But regret that maybe it has consumed me. It did. I started to stop off on the commute home and get a pre mixed gin and tonic or something for the commute. I wanted that buzz. That freedom I thought it gave me. Then one night I couldn't sleep. I kept drinking until the sun rose. I sat there contemplated with my own internal monologue. Argued with myself. I cried. I smiled. I laughed. I got angry. I wrote down my conversation with myself. I worked out; my drivers, my goals, my ideal state. Then; my demons, my weaknesses, regrets. It had only been an hours shut eye, my alarm went off and back to work. This is the first time I could not actually make it in due to drinking , so I was working from "home". A couple hours extra kip, showered and fresh I ready my notes. I promised myself I would change. An addictive personality needs routine, needs a new addiction. I signed up to the gym. It hurt so much. But I felt good. I needed to hit that again. I knew to get a stronger hit I could not drink to be abke to go harder. In 6 months I have achieved so much. I'm not an alcoholic. I will ever occasionally enjoy a drink but sensibly. But I am addicted to hitting the gym. 3-4 times a week. That pain the day after soothes my soul knowing I'm doing good. I want to keep achieving so much more and be that poster build. One addiction to another but for the right reason. 6 months ago I compared myself to Lewis capaldi naked. A years time i want to be that Brad Pitt in fight club .. a David Beckham in armarni. This year I will mak it. My addictive personality and obsession hurt my for so long and now I will use it to change for the better. There are days when I see bigger guys and better guys. But I must remember their years of that dedication. I have had only 6 months and just look at the FUCKING change. Keep pushing. Keep hurting. Keep getting that buzz. When I post and see the likes here I know I'm going in the right direction and I want to thank you all for everyone one.
My progress. You can achieve it with dedication.
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