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  • The other issue with push ups is that because of poor upper body strength I cant do them properly. I will start trying to do a couple a day and see if that helps. Thanks!
  • I just started a couple weeks ago and I hadn't worked out in a long time. Like years. I started by doing side bends with 3lb weights (3 sets of 10 each side), leg lifts (20 per side), 30 sec planks, 10-15 squats (until I couldn't take it),and as many crunches as I could muster, curls with the 3lb weights. I was SORE, but…
  • I never said I knew what they were thinking. And I didn't stare at anyone but me and another lady walked in and everything we did or everywhere we went they were watching what we did. They all face the door and size up everyone that walks through like its a private room. Its like they need to hike their leg and pee on the…
  • I have just started at the YMCA and I really haven't talked to anyone at all. I'm sure everyone is friendly but the weight room is mostly men, most of which are the bodybuilder type. When I went in today they all watch to see who's coming in and it makes me uncomfortable. I have used weights before and I don't need to be…
  • I have considerably cut my diet. I have cut all pop, fast food and sweets. I would like to do push ups but I don't have the upper body strength just yet to do them. I will give the lunges a try and body weight squats too. I'm most concerned with doing a 3-4 day a week regimen and balancing my workouts for optimal results.…
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