So what do you do at the gym??

JessicaEPope
JessicaEPope Posts: 88 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My work friend and I signed up to the gym two weeks ago. We had a free personal training session where we focused on using some of the weights machines and worked on our legs and abs a bit, which was interesting to see how the machines worked.

After that I went to a body attack class and some zumba classes because I enjoyed them. I'd also like to try out body pump and maybe yoga at some point.

I am currently at 9 stone 1lb, at 5ft4 which is a healthy weight, but would like to improve my body shape, and lose a little bit of weight. From what I've read I should be incorporating some weights into my fitness?

What would you suggest I do at the gym when I go? I currently enjoy going to zumba and would like to keep going to some body pump/attack classes but when it comes to using the gym I don't know what to do!!

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    My work friend and I signed up to the gym two weeks ago. We had a free personal training session where we focused on using some of the weights machines and worked on our legs and abs a bit, which was interesting to see how the machines worked.

    After that I went to a body attack class and some zumba classes because I enjoyed them. I'd also like to try out body pump and maybe yoga at some point.

    I am currently at 9 stone 1lb, at 5ft4 which is a healthy weight, but would like to improve my body shape, and lose a little bit of weight. From what I've read I should be incorporating some weights into my fitness?

    What would you suggest I do at the gym when I go? I currently enjoy going to zumba and would like to keep going to some body pump/attack classes but when it comes to using the gym I don't know what to do!!

    A resistance program of some sort like Stronglifts or New Rules of Lifting for Woman.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I pick things up.

    and then I put them down.


    And if I have time I walk up endless flights of stairs.

    And that's about it.
  • El_Cunado
    El_Cunado Posts: 359 Member
    A resistance program of some sort like Stronglifts or New Rules of Lifting for Woman.

    This^^^
  • JessicaEPope
    JessicaEPope Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks, I guess I'm going to have to go towards some kind of lifting then, bit out of my comfort zone but if its what works then I'm happy to try it :)
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    I lift weights? :huh: I'm not sure what you're looking for here but if you're looking for specifics, this week for me will be:

    Mon: Back/Abs
    Tues: Shoulders/Legs
    Wed: Tri's/Abs
    Thurs: Bi's/Legs
    Fri: Chest/Abs

    I just got a new yoga workout (DDP Yoga) and I'm going to start that this week -- today actually at some point -- and will be incorporating that Mon/Wed/Friday. I also (hope to) bike or run Tues/Thursday this week (I have been lax on my cardio lately).

    A good website that gives a lot of information about lifting including some programs is EXRX.NET. It has beginners workouts and lots of information for beginners. That is my go-to website when I'm looking for new exercises.
  • JessicaEPope
    JessicaEPope Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks, I'm not sure if I could do 5 days a week just yet, I'm only just getting the motivation to go to the gym :P I would just rather my workout count towards changing my body instead of going and being stuck on the elliptical cos I don't know what to actually do, hency why the classes have been good because someone just tells me what to do haha.

    I shall look at the website, beginners is where I'm at, so any info on starting is great (without forking out even more money than I already have to pay for gym!)
    Thanks everyone
  • Amestris
    Amestris Posts: 152 Member
    I started with the beginners strength training routine at aworkoutroutine.com. I liked the setup and definitely progressed with it.
  • 212ackley
    212ackley Posts: 431 Member
    I go through the entire routine the trainer showed me at my introduction to the gym....2-3 times a week and it only takes like 1/2 hr - 45 minutes. At least this way I know I'm doing the right things :)
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    strength training 3 days a week and cardio 2-3 times a week
  • DisinteGr4tion
    DisinteGr4tion Posts: 36 Member
    LIFT heavy then EAT people doing CARDIO for ENERGY!!!!!!
  • T_X_L
    T_X_L Posts: 140 Member
    I second the New Rules series by Rachael and Alwyn Cosgrove. Look for somewhere that offers HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) You get lifting AND cardio in one shot, and most people see results in 3 days/week at one hour per session (including warm up).
  • JessicaEPope
    JessicaEPope Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks for everyones input, would classes like metafit/insanity count as HIIT? My work friend wants to go to those classes, so I could try those as well? I'm about to head off to the gym soon but thanks again for some new ideas for future work outs :D
  • DvlDwnInGA
    DvlDwnInGA Posts: 369 Member
    The thing that will make the biggest change. Continue to go. :) Seriously, if I had never stopped I would be in amazing shape right now. Wouldn't we all.

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