DangerousDUCK Member

I agree with you here, Stronglifts 5x5 is a very good plan IMO

:D I'll try answer any questions you have to the best of my knowledge. Most would have to be answered by someone in your local gym etc. :smile:

I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I…

Pass on it. no one will lose sleep. As I said just an opinion on a forum, based on my experience, dont get offended or irate about it just dont post on it. simple

Nah its good workout! I wont do research or speak from experience in future I'll just ask questions of the al'mighty instead.

New to forum stuff, certainly learnt a bit today! haha

No, they cost extra

[/quote] Doll? I thought I was suppose to be a strong girl?? Geez make up your mind sparky. Nice undies BTW[/quote] Was just messing, as she called me Boy

[/quote] as if his' random comment is going to really help or sway us- we don't know him or you. You can't just walk into my life and tell me to start doing something. That's not the way this works. You cant only take advice from people you know? that's ignorant in itself. good advice is good advice no matter where it…

Lifting is easily quantifiable an everyone can show progress and enjoy a little ego boost each time [/quote] Well I had thought about starting weight training but since I won't be growing a beard nevermind. My face gets cold outside. Can I at least get a Magnum P.I. 'stache?[/quote] Everything is better with a 'tash.

Thanks for the advice doll! I'll get cracking on those crunches! :wink:

Its like a minefield, was a straight question no ulterior motives etc just an opinion based on my personal experience. :smile: [/quote] Yeaaaaah, I'm nowhere close to that happening yet. Once I am, I'll start using actual weights. [/quote] Every long journey starts with a single step an all that stuff ;)

The trainer will definitely help. soon as you become more comfortable with the technique and form you might feel less self conscious ;) Yeah until you reach a point where your bodyweight might not be enough resistance to improve I.e Bodyweight squats etc, Even with the variations eventually you might need some external…

:p Hey we all have different goals, being overly bulky is not mine, an I lift plenty

and honest at least Wouldn't you be worried that they'd grow "boy-ly"? rather than manly? Since you were talking about girls, rather than women. :p Sorry, just thought I'd join in the ribbing on you. I've been lifting since 1996. I'm now 49.999 years old.[/quote] No problem, my good lady/female human/darling... ... Just…

OP? Just offering an opinion, no more no less... well done. being stronger is all win Is that a serious question?

Congrats. ;)

At every gym I there can never be too much space or too much equipment but invariably the balance is usually wrong [/quote] Not if you live in the middle east lol. As for my back issues, it's not a run of the mill back weakness. It's actual scar tissue left after a horrible accident that is too close to the spinal cord. I…

[/quote] you clearly have a reading problem. Why immediately be rude? Her back injury is a very good reason not to lift and going to a cardio 'lifting' class is probably the worst thing she can do. there wont be form checks nor will it be a slow pace. And I dont think a cardio 'lifting' class will make her like it anymore.…

- I'm picking up a vibe that you are not a fan of the free weights? haha - Have you tried a studio class that uses weights? sometimes it can bridge the gap between weights an cardio and also make it a fun group activity? - The back issues could potentially be helped by a tailored weights program to strengthen the affected…

Sorry ladies(that better?) no offence meant just the informal way I speak ;) Im glad you are "on board" so to speak, I see way too many women who avoid the free weights entirely

Its very difficult to do both simultaneously(without drugs anyway!), bodybuilders have long since tried to find a method to gain "size" while losing fat. Its extremely fine balance hence most go for "cycles" bulking cutting or maintaining. If you "eat big" you know you wont be hampering any gains you could get due to lack…

cheers, was a bit of an off the cuff comment. :smiley: p.s I corrected it now. thanks again