Recently started going to the gym, need help

RatingsOutOfTen · 2021-06-10T04:53:43+00:00

Do proper form, especially with back movements. You'll get away with bad form for a long time while your posture gets weird and then one day the injury will happen.

Its okay to take 2 rest days in a row if you are just starting.

Do compound lifts primarily.

Athlean X on youtube seems to know his stuff. He is a physical therapist and has easy and advanced stuff.

oodtoon · 2021-06-10T04:42:21+00:00

I don’t know too much about weight loss but I think running is good exercise to burn calories. Also depending on what, and how much, you eat your diet might have to change if you’re really serious about weight loss.

However, if you’re just starting working out I think the best advice is to start slow. Don’t go too hard where you hurt yourself or discourage yourself from ever going again. Seriously, make sure you’re staying in your realm of capabilities until you make it a habit. Don’t try to run 10 miles if you can only run 1. Run 1 and be proud of it. Then run 1.1 miles. You’ll be at 10 before you know it.

masterfush42 · 2021-06-10T09:15:26+00:00

Diet first. Look into keto, fasting, paleo ect. You are what you eat. You can work out all day but if your putting more calories in than you are expending you will always keep the weight on. Quality food every day of your life and you will be a different person

cant-stand_ya · 2021-06-10T04:55:21+00:00

r/fitness. Read the wiki. Pick a program that suits you. Stick to it for a few months. Don’t lie to yourself

Kyburgboy · 2021-06-10T05:45:56+00:00

Drink nothing but water. Take vitamin D. Cut out processed sugars, and work your ass off.

Grandpa_MGTOW · 2021-06-10T06:29:45+00:00

My suggestions:

Start with small weights and build up. Keep a record of your progress. Don't be in a hurry.
Learn the principles behind Intermittent fasting, and how to use it to reduce fat and increase muscle.

erlantzc2 · 2021-06-10T06:30:36+00:00

Hey there!

Excersice will indeed help you, if you want to cut fat diet is something you will have to look after... Strength excersice & building a bit of muscle will be really helpful, it will increase your basal metabolism and help you lose weight, alsl, once yoou get to the point of fat you want your muscles will be a bit bigger and you'll have a "more aestethic" body.

Sorry for my bad english.

aigars2 · 2021-06-10T08:30:52+00:00

No one looses fat in gym. Gym accounts only for 15% possible fat loss. But you get ripped and healthy in gym.

IOwn_Noobs4Fun · 2021-06-10T12:56:44+00:00

Hello I am 18 as well and been working out for three or so years and wrestling for 3 years. I am 65cm in height and weight about 140lb . I can Squat-320, bench 170, Deadlift 340, OHP 105 for one rep. I also can run 1mile in 5:13.

I wont say I am a expert but I recommend following a program since beginners have no Idea on how to build strength and speed.

I recommend STARTING STRENGTH or STRONG LIFT 5X5 as you're beginner program since it is only 3x a week, easy to get in and be consistent in. In strong lift 5x5 program I was able to go from 95lb to 225lb Squat in 4 months

Just know Strong Lift 5x5 is the free one and the one I started with. You can download a app for free to keep track of you're sets and it has a website that has all the possible questions you

have.https://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Just take note that I have been cutting weight for wrestling competition, working roofing in summers and lost muscle during lockdowns so you will probably have better progression.

emperoresteban · 2021-06-11T00:35:50+00:00

Bruh My two cents here:

Do one meal a day and fast for the rest of the time (eat just healthy stuff) do most of the time proteins and vegetables (avoid carbohydrates eat them less than anything)

Do a lot of cardio on those running machines , whenever you feel u can no more stop , but keep going till you feel it’s enough

If u gonna lift weights do a lot of reps with less weight around 15~20 lbs that’s ok for your size that’s gonna burn that fat and build lean muscle. (A lot of reps remember)

Avoid high calorie drinks , water it’s gonna be your best friend from now , you can do some natural organic juice or some smoothies

Ride a stationary bicycle at the gym or your regular on the streets till you're covered on your sweat.

BlackmesaTBX · 2021-06-10T22:32:07+00:00

Just get into a rhythm, learn proper and safe form to your exercises, prioritize lower weights at higher reps so you can really connect the mind and the muscles being worked.

rbep531 · 2021-06-10T17:09:33+00:00

Consistency is key. There's no real consensus on how long it takes to build a habit, but it's probably longer than you think. Keep your workouts reasonable at first so you don't end up skipping days. It's better to do 10 minutes per day for a few months than to do an hour per day and quit after a few weeks.

Try to put your ego to the side when you're lifting. You'll want to focus on technique when you're first starting out, not how much weight you're using. Another thing I would say is not to worry about finding the "perfect" routine. People will obsess about whether you should do push/pull/legs, upper/lower, 4 days, 6 days, etc. At 18 and as a new lifter, you're going to make gains no matter what. So just pick one and stick to it for a year, then you can re-evaluate.

Keep an accurate food diary for a week (Cronometer or similar). By accurate I mean record every single thing you eat and be honest without altering your habits. By the end of the week it will probably be obvious what you need to change.

SparkyMcBiff · 2021-06-10T16:17:48+00:00

First, it's "then" not than". Second, ignore the actual weight since when I started working out heavily my weight didn't change after one year except my body was completely transformed and I looked amazing. Muscle is denser than fat and if you only care about what the scale says you're an idiot who doesn't know what he is doing.

Muscle burns calories even while you are sleeping so if you just work out to simply lose fat and weight well then you're just wasting your time.

RunawayGrain · 2021-06-10T12:29:38+00:00

Get on a routine like 5/3/1 or Greyskull. Both have nice apps on your phone that you can track yourself with.

Also use your phone to take videos of yourself, then compare that to proper form videos online to figure out where your having issues.

Also get on a diet program that complements those. usually something high protein and low carb.

Also avoid the temptation to do steroids.

PubliusVirgilius · 2021-06-10T11:02:09+00:00

You loose weight through a diet, by that I mean counting calories. Great app for that is Myfitnesspal.

In Gym you build muscles.

Read the book "Bigger, leaner stronger"

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25049103-bigger-leaner-stronger

After understanding the whole process and making the counting calories and working out into a habit, you will succeed.

The first two or three weeks will be the hardest.

dcmathproof · 2021-06-11T03:33:57+00:00

Get the progressive workouts app (it follows the recommended routine for calestenics), it should give you a decent plan to start with. Be very careful on form.

Such_Temporary_9597 · 2021-06-10T07:28:28+00:00

Look up ryan humistan his excercises are legendary and work out different parts of your body on different days so you'll only be sore in certain areas not all being sore all over will make you quit

topami222 · 2021-06-10T18:54:30+00:00

someone you should follow in the fitness industry for good advice is Biolayne or Dr. Layne Norton. he is great at calling out bs.

as for exercise, there are many ways to build your body. it depends on what your goals are. right now, if you start exercising and cut down on soda and sugar you will already lose fat.

do you have a goal physique you want to attain or any other short term goals?

inklike_ · 2021-06-10T21:12:03+00:00

Don't worry man I'm 112kg and been on a weight loss for two weeks, gonna be 75kg in 6 months or so. We're all here to become chads and achieve the state of fuck-women-on-demand

omen_tenebris · 2021-06-10T07:20:37+00:00

The only way to loose weight is the be in a caloric deficit. Nothing else matters. But the scale is a bitch. Use the mirror or a measuring tape to track progress

Heavenonearth12 · 2021-06-10T06:14:57+00:00

Dont lift too heavy, focus on form and diet is absolute important. Im doing this for a year now, and Im in my best shape so far. Its great, work on yourself, do research.

Title	Recently started going to the gym, need help
Author	YacineElBoudi
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Date	June 10, 2021 4:01 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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