Gym programme

Mooooo

Local club has put in a small gym and just looking to make use of it, more for general health really., no targets or anything at the minute just to get into it and try and increase energy levels and general strength . 32, 6ft about 14.5 stone I think. As the username suggests farming is the job so strengthing the back to prevent injury etc would be something I would also hope to do. I guess I'm just looking for advice on a simple programme I could work away at . Level of fitness is average I guess for someone who isn't training, went up carrauntoohill fine and do a lot of walking etc day to day. Thanks

Jayesdiem

Mooooo wrote: »

Local club has put in a small gym and just looking to make use of it, more for general health really., no targets or anything at the minute just to get into it and try and increase energy levels and general strength . 32, 6ft about 14.5 stone I think. As the username suggests farming is the job so strengthing the back to prevent injury etc would be something I would also hope to do. I guess I'm just looking for advice on a simple programme I could work away at . Level of fitness is average I guess for someone who isn't training, went up carrauntoohill fine and do a lot of walking etc day to day. Thanks

Why don't you pay a qualified coach to write you a bespoke programme? Would you expect detailed free advice from any other service provider like a doctor or an accountant?

Mooooo

Jayesdiem wrote: »

Why don't you pay a qualified coach to write you a bespoke programme? Would you expect detailed free advice from any other service provider like a doctor or an accountant?

Not looking for detailed free advice., just guidance on a programme others have used. If I get more focused on it in specific areas I may well do. Have discussed accounts issues on other forums and given out things I have done in my business. Nobody suggest programmes on this forum do they? As i say its a local club whom i donated to there isn't a full time staff member there and it's the closest to me by a good number of miles

Mr. CooL ICE

Mooooo wrote: »

Nobody suggest programmes on this forum do they?

Ah we do.

It depends on what kind of equipment is in the gym. Are there barbells and squat racks or just machines? Let us know what you have access to

bladespin

Jayesdiem wrote:

Why don't you pay a qualified coach to write you a bespoke programme? Would you expect detailed free advice from any other service provider like a doctor or an accountant?

Um, well yeah, it's boards, an information resource, all the info is freely available already here, why on earth would you pay???

Mooooo

Nicolas Cage wrote: »

Ah we do.

It depends on what kind of equipment is in the gym. Are there barbells and squat racks or just machines? Let us know what you have access to

It's free weights., two squat racks and benches, barbell and weights., dumbbells, a few kettlebells, hex bar, box jumps box., heavy rope a couple of spin bikes, may have left a few things out but that's more or less it

Mr. CooL ICE

Mooooo wrote: »

It's free weights., two squat racks and benches, barbell and weights., dumbbells, a few kettlebells, hex bar, box jumps box., heavy rope a couple of spin bikes, may have left a few things out but that's more or less it

Well that gives you options. I'd suggest Starting Strength. It's not the best by a long shot, but with minimal instruction available to you, there is a whole book and endless articles to get you started. Will strengthen the legs and back. Start light and make sure everything is done correctly.

Could actually start by making sure your mobility is in check. By working a physical, it might be, but no harm in having a look here. Don't need a gym for the majority of that.

If you're going to be tired from throwing cattle around the place (because that's what farmers do, obviously), heavy compound movements might not be ideal, but that's up to you.