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newbie that needs help and guidance
wishfullthinking79
Posts: 322 Member
Hi there I just joined the group today. I am just finding my way back to the gym after a knee injury. I was out for over 10 months. Before that I went to the gym 5 to 6 days a week for like 2 years. But even then I was nt visually seeing the results that I wanted to see, but I felt great. My goal here is to learn the best way to get the desired results. I would love to more muscle definition in my arms and legs with a tight mid-section.
Today was day two at the gym. I only did 20 minutes on the elliptical, 10 minutes on the stair climber, and then I done ab/core exercises. These exercises use to be easy for me to do, but the past two days they were pretty hard to do. I then did some squats and lunge twist with a medicine ball. After all that I did 20 minute jog/brisk walk intervals. I have not made it to the weights yet. I really need help with this. I want to see results. i told the trainer at the gym that I wanted to develop a high intensity workout that I can do. I do not know how that will go.
Today was day two at the gym. I only did 20 minutes on the elliptical, 10 minutes on the stair climber, and then I done ab/core exercises. These exercises use to be easy for me to do, but the past two days they were pretty hard to do. I then did some squats and lunge twist with a medicine ball. After all that I did 20 minute jog/brisk walk intervals. I have not made it to the weights yet. I really need help with this. I want to see results. i told the trainer at the gym that I wanted to develop a high intensity workout that I can do. I do not know how that will go.
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Here's a good starting point for overall information on simplifying health/fitness goals, the OP is very helpful and will answer questions - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
Basics to keep in mind:
Calorie Deficit = Lower BMI
Strength Training = Body Composition
Cardio = Cardiovascular Health
There are a ton of strength training programs out there. The key is to find a proven program that you would enjoy...
If you like to work with dumbbells:
New Rules of Lifting (book) - MFP Group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
ChaLEAN Extreme (dvd) - MFP Group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/318-chalean-extreme-support-group
Circuit training programs using dumbbells like Jillian Michaels - MFP Group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/2883-jillian-michaels-body-revolution
If you want to start lifting, here's another resource, this post is in the Most Helpful Post/Must Read Section in the main forums - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308750/so-you-want-to-start-lifting-great/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Novice Lifting Programs:
*Starting Strength
*All Pro's – MFP group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/12707-all-pros-beginner-intermediate-lifting-routines
*Strong Curves – MFP group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/15191-strong-curves
*StrongLifts – MFP group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
*Ice Cream Fitness – MFP group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/22180-jason-blahas-5x5-novice-program
There's also programs that use kettlebells and resistance bands. Here's a women strength training group - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/771-women-strength-training
Great website to find programs and information - http://www.niashanks.com/
Some free programs at Bodybuilding.com and FitnessBlender too.
Enjoy! Good luck, the benefits of strength training are INVALUABLE.0
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