question for personal trainers

Oplesandbanonos

I am getting a gym membership next friday, but my problem is that i have no idea what to do when i get there. yes i know how the machines work (eliptical, treadmill etc.) my problem starts with the weights. I want to start doing some strength training, heavy lifting, low reps but i don't know how much, or which types of lifting to do. I basically need someone to tell me 1. you do this much weight. 2. you do it this many reps. 3. you do this many sets. of which exercises.

I am currently 5'8", 147 lbs. i carry most of my weight in my love handle/belly area. I want to look fit and toned, not extremely muscle. I want to look flat and lean. I do'nt care how much i weigh. I have started eating better recently, cutting out a lot of processed foods and unwanted carbs from my diet. Trying to cut back on sugar.

someone help me I just need a starting point because i'm serious about it now and i don't want to look like an idiot when i go in there.

dad106

How about you just ask a personal trainer in the gym if they can do a free session with you and show you how to work the free weights?

Most gyms offer a free session with a PT for that very reason. I mean it's easy to watch a video on youtube and get pointers from people on the internet, but nothing helps more then having a person there to watch you and tell you exactly what is wrong and how to fix it.

ninerbuff

Hire a good trainer (who believes in heavy lifting) for 3 sessions. You can get good feedback on your form and also have a program set up for you.

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BuckeyeBoi

go to YouTube for example type in shoulder workout and you will see a ton of work outs... I will say this there will be mostly professional body builders, then you type in something like beginner shoulder work out..... You can do that with routines and what not...

LoveyEstelle

You could also just try approaching some females who are in the weight area. I know that if anyone asked me questions at the gym, I would be excited to share my knowledge & experience. Look for someone with defined, toned muscles so you know they know what they are doing. That's a good back-up if you cannot afford even a coupe training sessions.

mes1119

Invest in a copy of The New Rules of Lifting for women. Or see a personal trainer.