I don’t have to follow a routine?

Jayz395

I’ve just joined a gym. My goal is to be more active to help woth bit weight loss. I don’t have to follow a routine so I and can do what I feel like when I get there?

jdog022

Strong lifts 5x5 is a great beginner program. Only 3x a week. Cardio can help create a calorie deficit but weight lifting in a deficit helps your body hang on to muscle. Don’t end up skinny fat. Prioritize weight training at the gym.

Jayz395

jdog022 wrote: »

Strong lifts 5x5 is a great beginner program. Only 3x a week. Cardio can help create a calorie deficit but weight lifting in a deficit helps your body hang on to muscle. Don’t end up skinny fat. Prioritize weight training at the gym.

What does 5x5 mean when they say squat 5x5 etc

kami3006

Five sets of five reps.

Find a program that suits your goals. Keeping you active and retaining muscle seems to be what you're looking for.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

jdog022

Jayz395 wrote: »

jdog022 wrote: »

Strong lifts 5x5 is a great beginner program. Only 3x a week. Cardio can help create a calorie deficit but weight lifting in a deficit helps your body hang on to muscle. Don’t end up skinny fat. Prioritize weight training at the gym.

What does 5x5 mean when they say squat 5x5 etc

This is a very popular program. Lots of info in terms of sets, reps , progression, etc . The link above ( thanks kami) and general googling can find you a significant amount of info on this. More then I could type. YouTube for exercise form if needed and new to it. I think there are free iOS and android apps for it too. Good luck

apullum

You don't have to follow a routine if your goal is just to move more. However, if you want to build muscle, increase aerobic endurance, or other specific fitness goals, it's better to follow a structured training plan geared toward what you want to accomplish.