Started gym - oral surgery delay

Pyrrhic

Hi guys.

I started the gym about a month and a half ago and got a free 3 day workout plan from a P.T.
I was a bit disappointed because I was hoping for a 4-5 day plan (which costs money).

I went at the plan for about 3 weeks feeling like I could be putting more work in but obviously stick with it and see where I go.

Unfortunately out of nowhere I had to get emergency oral surgery to remove a cyst they found in a routine check-up. I have been out of the gym since and I am nearly over the hill in terms of recovery so I'm back to square one.

What now?

I think I should start again on a 4-5 day workout plan but I really don't want to fork out a lot on top of my pricey membership.
When I was told I was getting a free workout plan I assumed they would tailor it a little bit more.
Not impressed with the gym if I'm honest and I'm considering changing I really don't want to get a plan in there because I really get the impression that they don't care other than squeezing extra cash out of me.

Would really appreciate some advice as I am a complete novice to the gym.

- 24 yo
- 6'3
- 76kg

CIARAN_BOYLE

First off whats your goal?

Secondly what's your current plan like?

If it's a legs day and 2 upper body days you could add a repeat of your legs day into your routine.

Pyrrhic

Just to add:

I really do understand and appreciate these things take time and I won't see results in very short periods of time. I just really feel like I'm not in the fast lane and I can be putting more of a shift in than 3 days a week.

I'm very tall and skinny and would really appreciate some help getting a plan that will bulk me out from head to toe.

I'm all over my diet - Lean meats, plenty of vegetables, pasta, rice, spuds etc.
Snacking on nuts, seeds, peanut butter and full fat milk. (Protein shakes too)

Alf Veedersane

Go to a proper PT. Proper investment now will stand to you in the long term. Tell them what you want and where you want to go and a good PT will give you the road map.

Where are you based and you might get some recommendations?

Pyrrhic

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

First off whats your goal?

Secondly what's your current plan like?

If it's a legs day and 2 upper body days you could add a repeat of your legs day into your routine.

Don't really care about weight or strength but primarily putting on mass and getting a lot bigger everywhere. Ideally I would like a aesthetic body like Ronaldo:




Current plan isn't great to be honest, people have told me too many machines and not enough bar work so I would like to just start fresh and ignore modifying it.

Located South Dublin, work in City center.

CIARAN_BOYLE

Pyrrhic wrote: »

Current plan isn't great to be honest, people have told me too many machines and not enough bar work so I would like to just start fresh and ignore modifying it.

Located South Dublin, work in City center.

Machines are easy. that's good and bad.

they don't need to spend time teaching you form or to coordinate anything they just need you to do the reps.

but they aren't as good as the bar. thing is with the bar you need a pt at first. you need a program designed and you nwed someone to ride your ass about form.

so definitely go for a pt.

it doesnt need to be one supplied by your gym but you do need one.

Deshi Basara

As mentioned - invest in a good PT.

Even for learning correct form on your major barbell movements.

The free plan you received is mostly machines because they're the safe option for unsupervised newbies (not taking shots at you man, but it does take time to learn the ins & outs of the equipment).

A good PT can show you the majority of the baseline requirements in 8-12 weeks, but staying on with them for accountability & as a resource is a good idea too.

It's an investment, but a worthwhile one. You'll only ever have one body, learn to pilot it the right way and you'll be brand new.

Best of luck!

Mellor

Pyrrhic wrote: »

I just really feel like I'm not in the fast lane and I can be putting more of a shift in than 3 days a week.

If you want to workout more than days per week then do more days per week. That's completely separate to the number of days your workouts is split into.

Most cheapo 4-5 day plans have a lot of filler exercises. You'd be better off 2 or 3 days repeated over the week.

Pyrrhic

Right guys no more procrastination.
Unfroze the membership returned to the gym on Monday, seriously sore.

Can anybody recommend a personal trainer in town or south Dublin area? I feel like I'm working certain sides of my body more and it's really annoying me.
Somebody that would be great with a lanky string of piss myself? Appreciate it.

Alf Veedersane

Pyrrhic wrote: »

Right guys no more procrastination.
Unfroze the membership returned to the gym on Monday, seriously sore.

Can anybody recommend a personal trainer in town or south Dublin area? I feel like I'm working certain sides of my body more and it's really annoying me.
Somebody that would be great with a lanky string of piss myself? Appreciate it.

COH of this parish, based on personal experience.