A woman walks into a gym

Farburnfred
Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Planing to at least have a lok at the weights, Looks at the men working out, is scared, does a run on the treadmill and creeps away.

So next time I walk in what do I do?? I have seen the starting strength book recommended..but it's £35 on amazon.co.uk..

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  • its_betty
    its_betty Posts: 104 Member
    If you are like me, you need a plan and a log sheet. Does your gym offer an orientation? Or can you pay for one session with a trainer? Or even look in a book or website to figure out a few weight exercises and write them down. Then bring your plan to the gym: I feel much more confident when I can look at my log sheet and know that I am starting with bicep curls, with ## lb weights, aiming for # reps. And then moving to the next exercise on my sheet.

    If you are doing it on your own, start with lighter weights but go up until you find a weight that is challenging: then write that weight down on your log sheet so you will know where to start next time.

    Most gyms I've used have a file cabinet somewhere for you to keep your log sheet so you won't forget to bring it.

    And by having a log sheet, you can look back and see how much you've improved over time. Yay!
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Starting Strength would probably be the best investment you ever made.
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    I have seen the starting strength book recommended..but it's £35 on amazon.co.uk..

    Best £35 you will spend.
  • kariinbliss
    kariinbliss Posts: 26
    i bought "new rules of lifting for women" this week... its fantastic. even provides same spreadsheets! can't wait to get started!
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    strong lifts 5x5 if a free down load and there is a group here that has most of the info

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    New rules of lifting foe Women also has a group

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

    If you go in with a plan and a spreadsheet of your workout get the trainer to show you how to do it. This applies to any of the programs that have been recomended.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    ...with a duck under one arm, and a 10# salami under the other. The trainer says....
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    ...with a duck under one arm, and a 10# salami under the other. The trainer says....
    Thank you for reuniting Kevin and his sausage?
  • amylovescupcakes
    amylovescupcakes Posts: 146 Member
    I'm terrified of weights, I sat on this one machine and looked around all scared and pathetic...and this has to be 85yo man came and helped me. :)
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    Does your gym have weight machines? Maybe you can work your way up using those?

    They've helped me feel comfortable in the weight room because I was in there a few times a week with the same dudes.
  • sh4690
    sh4690 Posts: 169 Member
    Ask the guys to help ya out :)

    I done it all the time when I went to the gym, when I was first doing strength training, most were more than happy to help ya and show ya how to do things, or they would come over if you sat looking confused. Lol!!

    x
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    I need help I think, will ask at the centre.. More scared now after reading loads of stuff most of which made limited sense...

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