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kuchurimal
kuchurimal Posts: 13
edited February 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys, so i am going to the gym for the first time starting next week with a buddy and I am freaking out how out of shape I might be and I don't know where to start. Any suggestions???

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Hi guys, so i am going to the gym for the first time starting next week with a buddy and I am freaking out how out of shape I might be and I don't know where to start. Any suggestions???

    ask your friend what the plan is. are you following him or her? or are they expecting you to lead the way with questions and stuff.

    what do you want to focus on? do you want to just run on a treadmill, learn the strength machines, pick up some free weights, or are you looking to go to a class?
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    starting strength
    new rules of lifting
    strong lifts

    start there.

    Do some research on form (youtube is a gold mine if you can find the right ones- So you Think you can Squat/Bench/DL are great)

    write your workout down in advance- it'll save you time.
    Don't go at peak hours (like 5-7)
    bring a towel if you think you sweat a lot
    re-rack your weights- if you lift them- you can put them away
    wipe down your benches
    bring your own water bottle if you drink a lot- saves you trips to the fountain.
  • Collier78
    Collier78 Posts: 811 Member
    starting strength
    new rules of lifting
    strong lifts

    start there.

    Do some research on form (youtube is a gold mine if you can find the right ones- So you Think you can Squat/Bench/DL are great)

    write your workout down in advance- it'll save you time.
    Don't go at peak hours (like 5-7)
    bring a towel if you think you sweat a lot
    re-rack your weights- if you lift them- you can put them away
    wipe down your benches
    bring your own water bottle if you drink a lot- saves you trips to the fountain.

    ^^So THIS!
  • kuchurimal
    kuchurimal Posts: 13
    Thank you guys!!! MY buddy will help me out...i'm trying to lose weight....and am open to try whatever fits best!!!
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