Advice Needed/Personal Trainer/Gym

backinexile

I apologise if this has been asked before.

I'm 11 stone, very skinny, 31 yr old male.

I cycle, run, play tag and hurling.

I want to start weight training. But I haven't a clue what I should be doing.

I have been reading this forum for a long time now and, have seen people say that squats, dead lifts etc are a good way to start and build from these, but again I wouldn't know how to start.

Would the best option be to get a PT to show me what to do and devise a program and check up on me every now and again??

Would that be expensive?

I live in South Dublin.

xgtdec

yep a pt for a few sessions to be shown whats what is cash well spent!!

PT's range from €30 upwards, possibily the average would be 50-60...

Make sure to get a recommendation and ask to see client results!!

thegreatiam

yes, I took 3/4 sessions with a PT to learn correct form of a few exercise. Now I meet with him every 3/4 months to make sure I am progressing correctly and not losing form.

certainly getting a good knowledgeable PT is a wise decision.

Get a good coach to teach you squat, Deadlift, bench press, barbell row and press technique and you're almost set for life.

However there are a lot of bad PTs out there who simply want to get you on a machine, get you doing dumbbell flys and leg presses. give you a complicated 4 day split routine that you have to change every 3 weeks to "keep your body guessing". avoid these guys, unless thats what you want.

johnny_knoxvile

backinexile wrote: »

I apologise if this has been asked before.

I'm 11 stone, very skinny, 31 yr old male.

I cycle, run, play tag and hurling.

I want to start weight training. But I haven't a clue what I should be doing.

I have been reading this forum for a long time now and, have seen people say that squats, dead lifts etc are a good way to start and build from these, but again I wouldn't know how to start.

Would the best option be to get a PT to show me what to do and devise a program and check up on me every now and again??

Would that be expensive?

I live in South Dublin.

PT in Ben Dunnes Gyms is €25 an hour if you are a member.

You need a trainer to set a program so you are not training blind.

Im in the same position 6ft and thin. But after getting a proper routine and nutrition advice, ive gone from 70kg 10.8% body fat to 78kg and 10.3% body fat in the last few weeks.

If you are an ectomorph you need to cut the amount of cardio you are doing if you want to bulk up. Otherwise you are burning off a lot of extra calories.

thegreatiam

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

PT in Ben Dunnes Gyms is €25 an hour if you are a member.

You need a trainer to set a program so you are not training blind.

Never seen a PT in any of the ben dunnes ive trained in go near the squat rack with a client.
While some people would prefer that, I personally would be PO'd if I paid any money to learn to use a machine which forces you to hold correct form, and even has the instructions written on the side.

johnny_knoxvile

thegreatiam wrote: »

Never seen a PT in any of the ben dunnes ive trained in go near the squat rack with a client.
While some people would prefer that, I personally would be PO'd if I paid any money to learn to use a machine which forces you to hold correct form, and even has the instructions written on the side.

I would agree with you!

I was just saying there was PT in Ben Dunnes if he's on a budget. Im sure he could tell them what he wanted to be shown, such as the big compound exercises.

I got my own PT in Animal Barbell gym, they are great in there, but it's North Side and that may not suite him.

maguic24

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

I would agree with you!

I was just saying there was PT in Ben Dunnes if he's on a budget. Im sure he could tell them what he wanted to be shown, such as the big compound exercises.

I got my own PT in Animal Barbell gym, they are great in there, but it's North Side and that may not suite him.

I go to a PT in Ben Dunne Gyms Carlise. It's in Kimmage/Terenure. Find him to be great and only €25. Tell him what you want out of it and you can't go wrong. PM if you want more info.

ted1

thegreatiam wrote: »

Never seen a PT in any of the ben dunnes ive trained in go near the squat rack with a client.
While some people would prefer that, I personally would be PO'd if I paid any money to learn to use a machine which forces you to hold correct form, and even has the instructions written on the side.

I have to disagree with you there. The ones in cherrywood use it quite regularly. They also use the free weights and bar bells far more than the machines.

backinexile

Thanks to everyone who took their time to reply and give me some brilliant advice.

I think Johnny Knoxville, hit the nail right on the head about what my worries were in advance of starting a program or training regime.

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

You need a trainer to set a program so you are not training blind.

Also I got loads of suggetions for PT's by PM from people so I will look around and try and find the best fit!

thegreatiam

ted1 wrote: »

I have to disagree with you there. The ones in cherrywood use it quite regularly. They also use the free weights and bar bells far more than the machines.

That's where I train, and I'm yet to see them use it. Leg press, incline bench, lat pull down, bench, and some fixed weight bar stuff. then over to the dumbbells.

Also trained in jervis and it was the same there.

Free weights yes, squat rack no.

Might be the rack in cherrywood is a bit crap
but could be cos im always on the rack also ;-)

johnny_knoxvile

maguic24 wrote: »

I go to a PT in Ben Dunne Gyms Carlise. It's in Kimmage/Terenure. Find him to be great and only €25. Tell him what you want out of it and you can't go wrong. PM if you want more info.

I train there too. And from what I have seen of the guys doing PT, they know their stuff.

maguic24

johnny_knoxvile wrote: »

I train there too. And from what I have seen of the guys doing PT, they know their stuff.

I had a really bad experience with a PT in my home town (Longford :P), so I was a little bit apprehensive about getting one at first. Really happy with the guy I have now. I have had a sh*t personal trainer, so I know the difference between a crap one and a decent one. Only problem is, it's impossible to get sessions with the guy I have at the moment, as he's really busy, so I might have to train at awkward times. But would definitely recommend him to anyone! You tell him what you want out of it and that's what he'll work on.