Getting the most out of exercise...

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  • OregonShell
    OregonShell Posts: 44 Member
    Ok I am doing this, I had a long discussion with my husband last night about the time and all and how I need this for me.
    My daughter (22) and her boyfriend (who is totally in shape) also want to join a gym so we are all going to go check out the one that is less than 2 miles from my house tonight after work ... Sometime between now and the 1st of February I will have my gym membership and start that part of my journey..

    I have worked out at a gym before and I generally love it, the energy, the post workout high, all of it.. .
  • OregonShell
    OregonShell Posts: 44 Member
    Didn't make it to the gym to check things out last night.. gonna try again on Monday that is when they will have someone in the office.

    But I was thinking and am going ot talk to my hubby about gym vs getting my own "total gym" weight machine at home and doing that... Then I would own the equipment, can add to it for winter cardio, and work out when ever I want... My other rational for considering this option is I wont have to wait on anyone else like at the gym if I am doing circuit type work out... might be a good idea...
  • OregonShell
    OregonShell Posts: 44 Member
    1. create a daily calorie deficit of 500 cals
    2. Join the gym
    3. read starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman
    4. develop a program of compound lifts - deadlifts ,squats, rows, overhead press, pullups/chin ups, bench press. As you progress make sure that the weight on the bar is increasing.
    5. set your macros to 40p/30c/30f

    As far as balancing gym and life you need to find a time an hour a day when you can go, and when you will go, no excuses. I always go after work. So I come home, change into my gym stuff, and hit the gym…the only time I do not go is if I am really sick or something…or if I am running really late from work but that is rare…

    Once you start doing it all the time it will become a part of your routine and you will not want to miss your one hr a day of gym time.
    Make sure the gym has a section with power racks and a place to deadlift…do not be afraid of the weight room…barbells and free weights are your friends….

    I got the "new rules of lifting for woman" for my Nook and I am going to use the workouts in it as a starting point. Unfortunately I can't print them from my Nook and the online reader for my PC does not load the pictures so I am going to have to go to the Library after work and hopefully they have the book so I can Photo Copy the pages I need. .. Thank you for the tip ndj1979 :smile:
  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
    Thank you for the updates!

    Here is a great group to check out:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    You can workout at home, you don't need an Xbox, there are literally thousands of workouts on youtube or you can use dvds. I worked out at home for well over 2 years, was very successful and even with 3 kids (all under age 9) and a husband who kept interrupting me I still did it lol!

    I only joined a gym when I got into weight lifting and could no longer lift the barbell over my head to do squats. I must say I do like that I go there on my own with no distractions...apart from a few show off guys, but that's another story.

    You really don't need to spend upto 2 hours daily on working out, unless you're a professional athlete or training for a competition.

    Good luck with what you decide
  • LisaBannister421
    LisaBannister421 Posts: 4
    Fitnessblender.com is my favorite site for workouts. Tons of workouts full body or isolating sections such as upper, lower, abs. Also, the times vary so you can also find something to fit into your schedule. Love love love Fitnessblender.com. Find a neighbor to come and workout with you or your boys.

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