Just Joined A GYM!!

mummygettingfit
mummygettingfit Posts: 22 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi all!

As the topic points out I've just joined a gym (with my little sister). We have our complimentary PT session tomorrow and will definitely be getting him to show us the free weights. Is there anything specific we should ask him and get him to teach us?
We have discussed doing:

D1 - Strength, then cardio after (if possible)
D2 - cardio + yoga/pilates (or one of the "classes" available)
D3 - Strength, then cardio after (if possible)
D4 - cardio + yoga/pilates (or one of the "classes" available)
D5 - Strength, then cardio after (if possible)
D6 + D7 - at home

I am not sure how to split the strength (upper body, core then lower body? or just do all over moves every time?)
Totally new to lifting weights but everything I've read has got me really excited about the changes that it will cause to my body.

Any thoughts on the routine?

Thanks for your help!

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  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    Start with learning proper form on barbell squats and deadlifts. You can learn to squat and deadlift in 10 minutes each, and just doing those two a couple days a week will work wonders. That said, a complimentary session is likely to be largely a goal-assessment/pitch for more sessions time, so you will have to get in the driver's seat and tell the trainer exactly what you want to do right up front.

    I suggest you get copies of of Starting Strength and New Rules of Lifting for Women ( from Amazon) as well, so that you can easily progress without a trainer's help. The books have a good beginner's program and great information on fueling the workouts, when and how to lift, and the finer points of form.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    What five said.

    I asked my trainer to show. Squats, bench press, Over head press, rows, dead lift... then specifically clean and press.
  • wonderbolt
    wonderbolt Posts: 48
    Agreed. What you need is barbell training - squats, deadlift, overhead press, deadlift and barbell rows
  • mummygettingfit
    mummygettingfit Posts: 22 Member
    Awesome! Thank you everyone =D I'll see if my library has those books - if not I'll check out online =)
  • daisygeep
    daisygeep Posts: 49
    As far as classes go really take the time to try out a number of things your gym offers. I have been really pleasantly surprised at the workouts I get and the fun I have. I am now doing spin, a cardio and strength interval class, and a vinyasa flow yoga class.
  • mummygettingfit
    mummygettingfit Posts: 22 Member
    So the PT we saw said "you aren't ready for the free weights section"... I "think" he just wanted us to cough up the money for a session targeted at that. All he did was show us how the machines work... didn't even help us organise a program - didn't ask what our goals were or anything -_- not impressed with his "Training"... UGH! Looks like we'll be finding a different PT to show us the ropes when we exhaust the machines...

    The classes look awesome, its in a private room (avaliable 24 hours also), and its projected onto a big screen and can fit anywhere from 1 to around 6 people (6 is max for spin and step lol but it could probably fit more for the dance and yoga etc)
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    So the PT we saw said "you aren't ready for the free weights section"... I "think" he just wanted us to cough up the money for a session targeted at that. All he did was show us how the machines work... didn't even help us organise a program - didn't ask what our goals were or anything -_- not impressed with his "Training"... UGH! Looks like we'll be finding a different PT to show us the ropes when we exhaust the machines...

    The classes look awesome, its in a private room (avaliable 24 hours also), and its projected onto a big screen and can fit anywhere from 1 to around 6 people (6 is max for spin and step lol but it could probably fit more for the dance and yoga etc)

    barring medical issues, ANYONE can use free weights, no matter what their fitness level is. You'd do well to just get those books, study them, watch form videos on youtube, and teach yourself. That's what I did and what plenty of people do.
  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
    A word of advice about gym buddies... not just anyone can be a gym buddy, no matter how good they are as a friend or relative.

    More than anything else you should work on developing your own routine individually, and then invite someone to join YOU. Otherwise when they don't go, or if they don't have the same intensity as you do, they will bring you down or keep you out of the gym.
  • Wizeman22
    Wizeman22 Posts: 552 Member
    Add me
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Nice a 3 year old thread. Smh.
  • ItsyBitsy246
    ItsyBitsy246 Posts: 307 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    Nice a 3 year old thread. Smh.

    Curious... what is the problem with old threads, and specifically this one? I've found some great info, insight and advice in old threads.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    ItsyBitsy246 wrote: »
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    Nice a 3 year old thread. Smh.

    Curious... what is the problem with old threads, and specifically this one? I've found some great info, insight and advice in old threads.

    When you bump a thread asking for an add to a user most likely not active, it doesn't bring much to the table.
  • ItsyBitsy246
    ItsyBitsy246 Posts: 307 Member
    True, that.
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