Back in the gym :)

threeonethree
threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Today was amazing. I went to the gym for the first time in like 5 years. It really felt great.

My workouts have been mainly walking/jogging at the park and my treadmill at home. What are some new things I can incorporate that burn alot of calories? It's a Planet Fitness so it seems like they have a wide variety of machines... kinda overwhelming for a new person.

I tried the Arc but it was really awkward. lol I was embarrassed so I jumped off of it and went to the bike.

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i'm really happy for you.

    then i read "planet fitness."

    keep up the good work.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    i'm really happy for you.



    keep up the good work.
    *smack*

    Fix'd it for you.


    Way to go, OP!
  • ruckerbenton
    ruckerbenton Posts: 94
    Check to see if they have an exercise guru there that will help you plan your workout. We all need cardio and strength training. I do water aerobics. I try to get to the Y daily but sometimes miss. Best wishes!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    SQUATTTTTTTTTTT!
  • Donica_Marie
    Donica_Marie Posts: 64 Member
    The elliptical is awesome burns lots of calories and easy on your knees...if your brave and have some rhythm you should try Zumba LOL you will have fun dancing and in a room full of ladies so win win ;)
  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    Don't be embarrassed to use the arc trainer, I used it the whole time I lost the first 30 pounds or so. Up to 5 days a week for 30 minutes each time :) I challenge you to try and it watch how many people hop on and then quit while you stay on.

    It's a really good piece of equipment and gives you a great workout.
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    Don't be embarrassed to use the arc trainer, I used it the whole time I lost the first 30 pounds or so. Up to 5 days a week for 30 minutes each time :) I challenge you to try and it watch how many people hop on and then quit while you stay on.

    It's a really good piece of equipment and gives you a great workout.

    Maybe ill try it again tomorrow.... it was half embarrassment and half underestimating the machine. I was reallllllly tired when I got on it after jogging and doing the bike for 70 mins.
  • RyanWilson1993
    RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
    It was all good until "Planet Fitness" got mentioned
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    i'm really happy for you.

    then i read "planet fitness."

    keep up the good work.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    good work though, you have to start somewhere. Just don't dead lift or you will be too intimidating for everyone :tongue:
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    It was all good until "Planet Fitness" got mentioned

    I wasnt sure what to expect there.... i noticed alot of guys just sitting around in gym clothes and messing with their phones. Is that normal for all gyms? Guessing they are just trying to look cool?
  • Shaolin_Papa
    Shaolin_Papa Posts: 44
    i'm really happy for you.



    keep up the good work.
    *smack*

    Fix'd it for you.



    Way to go, OP!


    Well done. :smile:

    Negative bullsh*t about the workouts of other people is...... utterly and completely unecessary. :frown:
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    It was all good until "Planet Fitness" got mentioned

    I wasnt sure what to expect there.... i noticed alot of guys just sitting around in gym clothes and messing with their phones. Is that normal for all gyms? Guessing they are just trying to look cool?

    It's not the people that go there, 'planet fitness' IMO is a huge joke, and many in the fitness industry would agree.
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    The elliptical is awesome burns lots of calories and easy on your knees...if your brave and have some rhythm you should try Zumba LOL you will have fun dancing and in a room full of ladies so win win ;)

    Oh god, I dont think I could pull off the dancing. That would be hilarious. lol
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    Congratulations! No need to be embarrassed! When I started at the gym I could only walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and the bike for 3. Now I can do 40 minutes and 20 on the bike.I still look kinda funny doing the other machines but I keep trying. Your doing a great job!!!
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    Congratulations! No need to be embarrassed! When I started at the gym I could only walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and the bike for 3. Now I can do 40 minutes and 20 on the bike.I still look kinda funny doing the other machines but I keep trying. Your doing a great job!!!
    thanks :)
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    What are your goals in the gym?
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    What are your goals in the gym?
    Just losing weight right now
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    Who cares if it's Planet Fitness. Congrats on getting back in there man, just stay motivated and try out whatever you feel like. Unless you start doing curls in a squat rack no one is going to even think twice about what you are doing.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    What are your goals in the gym?
    Just losing weight right now
    Well, that will happen through diet alone as I'm sure you know. So I assume you want to preserve muscle and strength? I'll get back to your reply tomorrow - 3am here and off to bed.
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    Planet fitness is fine for someone just starting out. Take advantage of their free personal trainers, and have them set up a routine for you. Try their circuits, circuits are a good way to burn a lot of calories in your weight training sessions. They just won't do much for adding strength.

    I mostly use Planet fitness for cardio, and tanning, now. (They have more equipment, and tv channels than my other gym. )
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    Who cares if it's Planet Fitness. Congrats on getting back in there man, just stay motivated and try out whatever you feel like. Unless you start doing curls in a squat rack no one is going to even think twice about what you are doing.

    Planet fitness doesn't have squat racks. He'd have to do them on a Smith Machine. :laugh:
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    Who cares if it's Planet Fitness. Congrats on getting back in there man, just stay motivated and try out whatever you feel like. Unless you start doing curls in a squat rack no one is going to even think twice about what you are doing.

    Planet fitness doesn't have squat racks. He'd have to do them on a Smith Machine. :laugh:

    Haha, ok, no curls in the smith machine then.
  • Donica_Marie
    Donica_Marie Posts: 64 Member
    The elliptical is awesome burns lots of calories and easy on your knees...if your brave and have some rhythm you should try Zumba LOL you will have fun dancing and in a room full of ladies so win win ;)

    Oh god, I dont think I could pull off the dancing. That would be hilarious. lol

    LOL the combination of laughter plus salsa/ hip hop dancing can lead up to more calories burned :)
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    I use the elliptical almost exclusively for cardio in the gym...check out my ticker...it works.

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