New Rules of Lifting For Women (NROL4W)

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yaseyuku
yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
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I started NROLFW fairly recently and, although I find it difficult and am still on lighter weights, really enjoy the program. I had planned to do it twice a week with additional strength training from a personal trainer once a week or so.

The only problem I've been having with NROLFW is that my gym is often very busy and I find myself waiting for the machines/weights/equipment I need between sets a long time, which kills my motivation to go to the gym and get started. Because of this, I haven't gone as often as planned, though still about once a week or so.

I want to start over from the beginning but I can't help but feel all this waiting around hinders my progress (and motivation). Is it best to start over with more dedication or pick up where I left off and increase the amount of workouts?

Is waiting so long between sets mostly unavoidable? Did anyone else have this problem?

Thanks

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  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
    Yes I totally have that problem. What I try to do is go to the gym at the least-crowded time that I can fit in my schedule, especially if the workout for the day calls for a "scarce" resource like the (one) squat rack or the lat pull. THe other thing I do is change around the order of the workout so that I can keep moving as much as possible.
  • rosy003
    rosy003 Posts: 251 Member
    Do you have any dumbells at home? I completed stage one at home using dumbells with very minor modifications and I am doing the same with stage 2. I don't know how many stages I'll be able to complete this way, but it definitely fits into my schedule so much easier than trying to get into a gym. I use my ottoman for step ups and modified the lat pull downs to rows. I do have a lot of dumbells though, mostly from my dad's collection, ranging from 2.5 to 30 lbs.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    If you can't modify your gym time, the words "hey, do you mind if I work in?" will get you far. I sometimes take long breaks between sets, as long as weight adjustments aren't difficult (moving a pin, adding or taking of weights, handing dumbbells back and forth) I never mind a work in. I've met some pretty cool people being assertive enough to use those 8 words.

    I think a reset is a good idea, if you're feeling that far removed from the program.
  • samntha14
    samntha14 Posts: 2,084 Member
    If you can't modify your gym time, the words "hey, do you mind if I work in?" will get you far. I sometimes take long breaks between sets, as long as weight adjustments aren't difficult (moving a pin, adding or taking of weights, handing dumbbells back and forth) I never mind a work in. I've met some pretty cool people being assertive enough to use those 8 words.

    I think a reset is a good idea, if you're feeling that far removed from the program.
    This is very true, and it's how I make friends too lol.After stage two there really aren't any "big lifts", so if you can get the DBs you need, you'll be set. I've also taken a BB from another apparatus and set up on the floor for DLs . I'm at the gym at the WORST time, I just make it work. I get everything ready for my super sets then begin. I'm also willing to do things out of order if I must.

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