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I've just joined a gym..

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  • 31-03-2015 2:46pm
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    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭


    And I'm lost. If I'm going to be honest I've joined the gym because I want a better body plain and simple. No other reason.

    But I haven't a clue where to start, What programme to follow, My diet... etc.

    I've done a lot of reading and it has just confused me even more. I'm in ok shape. I'm 25 5'11 and weigh 72kgs. I'm lean enough in my upper body and in my legs with some small muscle definition. My stomach is a potbelly and looks out of place compared to the rest of me, but when I tense I can see my 6 pack.

    I want to get rid of the pot belly but I also want to get a bit bigger, I have quite skinny arms.

    What do I do? Bear in mind I have never done any kind of lifting before, I play sports and run and walk a lot I'm very active and quite fit.


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    Dave 101
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Dave 101


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    And I'm lost. If I'm going to be honest I've joined the gym because I want a better body plain and simple. No other reason.

    But I haven't a clue where to start, What programme to follow, My diet... etc.

    I've done a lot of reading and it has just confused me even more. I'm in ok shape. I'm 25 5'11 and weigh 72kgs. I'm lean enough in my upper body and in my legs with some small muscle definition. My stomach is a potbelly and looks out of place compared to the rest of me, but when I tense I can see my 6 pack.

    I want to get rid of the pot belly but I also want to get a bit bigger, I have quite skinny arms.

    What do I do? Bear in mind I have never done any kind of lifting before, I play sports and run and walk a lot I'm very active and quite fit.

    Are there any personal trainers in ur gym ? A couple of sessions would do you the world of good at ur stage


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    TheMilkyPirate
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    Dave 101 wrote: »
    Are there any personal trainers in ur gym ? A couple of sessions would do you the world of good at ur stage

    There are qualified gym instructors alright, They offer free assesments.


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    Dave 101
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Dave 101


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    There are qualified gym instructors alright, They offer free assesments.

    Book an assessment they normally include gym program and diet advise and go from there


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    Alf Veedersane
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    Main thing is to get them to show you proper technique for the main compounds like squattin', deadlift and bench.


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    The Davestator
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    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    There are qualified gym instructors alright, They offer free assesments.

    I suggest you book in for one of the free assessments they offer.


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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    They will ask what you want out of it and show you each of the exercises they want you to do. Just ask :)


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    Zamboni
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    Everything you will need to know...

    https://www.youtube.com/user/BroScienceLife


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    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Zamboni wrote: »
    Everything you will need to know...

    https://www.youtube.com/user/BroScienceLife

    This was very enjoyable.


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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    watch them all, it's great

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAWWqu3c4FY


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI


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