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nerge
nerge Posts: 52 Member
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Hi, I am currently trying to get in to a good routine in the gym - 3 x running days and hopefully 2/3 x strength/weight days per week. I've done some strength before but with a 4 on 1 trainer so kind of scared going out on my own! I have a gym membership so have all their equipment but kind of don't know where to start. My main aim is to loose weight and tone up CW 147lbs H 5"4'. I carry weight on my thighs, bum (don't think it's going anywhere ha) and my stomach.

Any guidance or advice on what I should do or where I should start would be very much appreciated!
Thanks guys! :)

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Tagging.
  • lknjohnson
    lknjohnson Posts: 351 Member
    This is what I am trying
    I am on week 1

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    What are your main goals? Fat loss, gain strength, etc. Do you run because you like it or because you feel you need to? Some additional information about what your training for and some of your likes and dislikes. Dislikes being you don't enjoy it not you think it's too hard.
  • nerge
    nerge Posts: 52 Member
    I run because I like it and feel a sense of achievement when I see myself getting faster/running for longer. My main aim is fat loss. I've been logging as best I can for the last few weeks - I'm away on a holiday visa in Australia so eating out is at least twice a week but trying to make the best choices I'm in this for a lifestyle change. Dislike would be long workouts -they scare me. I go to the gym during lunch 4-5 days a week so do 30 min really hard workout. Can go on weekends or evening if I need a longer one. Just a little lost when it comes to strength training. I've lost nothing since I've monitored what I'm eating and started exercising more..... would love to see the scales go donw (obviously) to help motivate me a bit. Just feel I must be doing everything wrong - weighing everything except for when I eat out.
  • nerge
    nerge Posts: 52 Member
    Bump
  • danimalkeys
    danimalkeys Posts: 982 Member
    I know it's like a broken record, but a routine based on compound movements works for just about everyone. Squat, Deadlift, Bench, Overhead Press, Barbell Row, 2-3 times a week. That's pretty much all you need. Look at the 5x5 type programs for ideas.
  • claudiakendall98
    claudiakendall98 Posts: 242 Member
    IKndaniels,thank you for site recommendation .I have been looking for a while for weight training solely for woman and found this site very informative and love the sample lifting program with pictures. Wishing you success Claudia

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