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The old "Women and Weights" question

  • 06-06-2013 11:28am
    #1
    siobhanoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭


    I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for.

    I do a lot of cardio. I also have done the Jillian Michaels DVDs with 5kg weights at home. I always thought this was "resistance training" but I have recently learnt the word "plyometrics" and I think that covers it.

    Basically I really want to work on my strength. I want to be able to walk into the free weights area and lift up some heavy weights. I need some sort of structure though. I got a free induction when I joined the gym and they designed a program for me but it was mostly cardio and machines. So I am reluctant to ask them for another one.

    I want to do deadlifts and squats with weights etc... Is there anywhere on the net that would detail how to begin?

    Failing that I will have to pay a PT to give me some ideas but none of the trainers in my gym are particularly ripped, if you know what I mean.


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  • #2
    Burkatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭Burkatron


    siobhanoh wrote: »
    I did a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for.

    I do a lot of cardio. I also have done the Jillian Michaels DVDs with 5kg weights at home. I always thought this was "resistance training" but I have recently learnt the word "plyometrics" and I think that covers it.

    Basically I really want to work on my strength. I want to be able to walk into the free weights area and lift up some heavy weights. I need some sort of structure though. I got a free induction when I joined the gym and they designed a program for me but it was mostly cardio and machines. So I am reluctant to ask them for another one.

    I want to do deadlifts and squats with weights etc... Is there anywhere on the net that would detail how to begin?

    Failing that I will have to pay a PT to give me some ideas but none of the trainers in my gym are particularly ripped, if you know what I mean.

    You really would be better going to a reputable PT/S&C/weight lifting coach who (or whatever fancy name) can check your mobility,stability & teach you proper form! You wont regret it! Where are you based & someone should be able to recommend someone!?


  • #3
    Nervous Wreck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,115 ✭✭✭✭Nervous Wreck


    Burkatron wrote: »
    You really would be better going to a reputable PT/S&C/weight lifting coach who (or whatever fancy name) can check your mobility,stability & teach you proper form! You wont regret it! Where are you based & someone should be able to recommend someone!?

    This. A few hours with a proper trainer and you'll see the benefits all through your training career.


  • #4
    siobhanoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭siobhanoh


    Burkatron wrote: »
    You really would be better going to a reputable PT/S&C/weight lifting coach who (or whatever fancy name) can check your mobility,stability & teach you proper form! You wont regret it! Where are you based & someone should be able to recommend someone!?


    I'm based in Dublin 2/4. You are right. I would be hesitant to look up my local trainer. If anybody has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!


  • #5
    ambid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭ambid


    siobhanoh wrote: »
    I'm based in Dublin 2/4. You are right. I would be hesitant to look up my local trainer. If anybody has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

    The Irish Strength Institute http://www.isipersonaltraining.com/ have a gym in Hatch Street in Dublin 2. I use them and they're very good, they have a female personal trainer on the premises too.


  • #6
    Col_Loki
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    I go here.... http://www.southdublinsc.ie/ , it's in Harolds Cross and the trainer is excellent. Very knowledgeable in all areas and can tailor workouts/Diet to your specific goals.

    I would have been a regular gym member for years, generally going 3-4 times a week. I joined South Dublin SC last month and its the best decision I have ever made fitness wise. Highly recommended.


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  • #7
    LuckyLloyd
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    siobhanoh wrote: »
    I'm based in Dublin 2/4. You are right. I would be hesitant to look up my local trainer. If anybody has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

    http://www.crossfit.ie/

    Lots of women train down here and move signicant amounts of weight! If you want to swing a barbell around I'd strongly recommend it.


  • #8
    DipStick McSwindler
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  • #9
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    IrishFeeney92 wrote: »
    300px-Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg

    Expand.


  • #10
    siobhanoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭siobhanoh


    LuckyLloyd wrote: »
    http://www.crossfit.ie/

    Lots of women train down here and move signicant amounts of weight! If you want to swing a barbell around I'd strongly recommend it.


    Funnily enough I was in San Diego a few months ago and met a guy who worked there and sold it to me and promised I would call in when back in Dublin but then got drunk and made a show of myself so didn't call in! :rolleyes:

    What is the problem/divide around Crossfit? I see all the memes but don't know enough about it to have an opinion.


  • #11
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    siobhanoh wrote: »
    Funnily enough I was in San Diego a few months ago and met a guy who worked there and sold it to me and promised I would call in when back in Dublin but then got drunk and made a show of myself so didn't call in! :rolleyes:

    What is the problem/divide around Crossfit? I see all the memes but don't know enough about it to have an opinion.

    There's a lot of crap crossfit's with poor coaching standards. CFi, the one linked, is Ireland's longest established, best equipped and probably one of the best, coached set ups.

    My GF trains there and she moves well, is crazy strong and doesn't look big or bulky. The guys that own it are good friends of mine too and have really built a special gym and community.


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  • #12
    LuckyLloyd
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    IrishFeeney92 wrote: »
    300px-Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg

    :confused:


  • #13
    siobhanoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭siobhanoh


    It does sound good to me but to be honest the prices just don't suit me! I'm more looking for a once/twice-off induction/program so I can go and do my own thing in the gym when it suits me (early mornings are my forte). I would probably be looking for a review then every few weeks.


  • #14
    LuckyLloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,433 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    siobhanoh wrote: »
    It does sound good to me but to be honest the prices just don't suit me! I'm more looking for a once/twice-off induction/program so I can go and do my own thing in the gym when it suits me (early mornings are my forte). I would probably be looking for a review then every few weeks.

    Yeah that's fair enough - it definitely costs a few quid relatively speaking.


  • #15
    WHIP IT!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,886 ✭✭✭WHIP IT!


    Hanley wrote: »

    My GF trains there and she moves well, is crazy strong and doesn't look big or bulky.

    Pics, or GTFO etc etc...


  • #16
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    WHIP IT! wrote: »
    Pics, or GTFO etc etc...

    ...trade for pics of your mum?


  • #17
    WHIP IT!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,886 ✭✭✭WHIP IT!


    Hanley wrote: »
    ...trade for pics of your mum?

    You got yourself a really weird deal!


  • #18
    Burkatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭Burkatron


    siobhanoh wrote: »
    I'm based in Dublin 2/4. You are right. I would be hesitant to look up my local trainer. If anybody has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

    Loads of options open to you!

    Hanley owns RevFit is in Drumcondra, he's a great coach!
    www.southdublinsc.ie/ - Dave is also a great coach

    & Just to annoy some of the idiots on this thread!
    CrossFit Ronin - The boys are good coaches
    CrossFit Dublin - again, you wont go wrong
    CrossFit Ireland - see Hanley's post on them

    These boys would coach rings around anyone with a ****e blog on TRX as their sig! ;) CrossFit is a brand name, you can't tar them all with the same brush! The same way as everyone & their granny uses TRX!
    IrishFeeney92 wrote: »
    300px-Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg


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