New to strength training

kdcatt
kdcatt Posts: 21 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am looking for an app to help me start incorporating strength training into my workouts. I belong to a gym, but find the weights with a bar too intimidating. Can anyone suggest an app/program that uses body weight or Dumbbells or other machines?

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  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    i think nerd fitness has some good bodyweight/starter stuff. friend of mine in the same situation has been using them.

    i totally relate to the barbell fear but honestly if you can get past it, it can be so rewarding. either starting strength or stronglifts 5x5 are both good entry points if you're interested in that. sl is a simpler beginner programme, but the ss book has phenomenal amounts of technical information about what's actually going on with each lift.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    There are plenty of apps that let you track your routine, such as jefit and fitocracy, but I'm not familiar with all of them. For my basic routine fitocracy is good enough.

    However, that is different than a routine, which is what you seem to be asking for. You could do any number of programs, such as StartBodyweight.com, nerd fitness beginner bodyweight routine, Strong Curves, Fierce 5 Dumbbell routine, or any number of good programs.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    try you are your own gym or convict conditioning.

    However I do strongly suggest getting over the issue with the bar...those are amazing for working out.

    I did Stronglifts 5x5 for a while and switched to wendler 5/3/1 after a year...

    They are better for an overall workout (they being compound lifts using free weights).
  • kdcatt
    kdcatt Posts: 21 Member
    Yes, I am looking for a program to follow so that I am doing the right things in the right order/progression. I can get on any machine and go, but that may not be best for my body. I have been looking at Stronglifts, but the more I look, the more intimidated I get by the terminology and everything. If I go that direction, I may try to get a trainer to help me get setup at my gym specifically and help me with form. Any other suggestions?
  • Clarewho
    Clarewho Posts: 494 Member
    Definitely get the trainer to show you good form. And then you can practice during a quieter time so you feel more confident - you'll soon get over the initial intimidation :smiley:
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    kdcatt wrote: »
    Yes, I am looking for a program to follow so that I am doing the right things in the right order/progression. I can get on any machine and go, but that may not be best for my body. I have been looking at Stronglifts, but the more I look, the more intimidated I get by the terminology and everything. If I go that direction, I may try to get a trainer to help me get setup at my gym specifically and help me with form. Any other suggestions?

    Most starting programs have the same lifts included.

    There are videos to watch for Stronglifts.

  • Alassonde
    Alassonde Posts: 228 Member
    "You are your own gym" is a good one for beginners. I started with that....there is a book and an app to guide you through the program. You actually don't need the book but it explains the exercises a little better than the app alone.
  • kdcatt
    kdcatt Posts: 21 Member
    Anyone heard anything about Spitfire Athlete?

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