Strength training at gym

Annadel
Annadel Posts: 146 Member
edited December 2017 in Fitness and Exercise
Friends, one of my 2018 goals is to get strong and increase strength training. I usually do body pump class at gym but not getting enough schedule sync up. I want to do more strength training on my own at gym. The machines intimidate me. Can you suggest any videos or program that can help me do strength training on my own at gym. Thank you and happy new year!

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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Ignore the machines. Go for a beginners free weight program from the link above.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Machines are fine, maybe not optimal but they shouldn't be at all intimidating.
    Doesn't your gym offer an induction session for you to learn how to use the machines and free-weights properly and set up a program to match your goals?

    Gold standard would be a free-weight beginner program (from list posted above) but doing something is a huge step up from doing nothing!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Once you learn the basic lifts, free weights seems less complicated than finding your way around numerous machines. I like Stronglifts 5x5 because of its simplicity. You can always add in accessory lifts later.
  • tess5036
    tess5036 Posts: 942 Member
    I have just bought a book "strong curves" which was recommended to me by a few people, it looks good

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