Gyms/fitness

[DuNnInG_2K5]

hi,
i'm not fat, but i need to build my fitness up.

im going to be joining a gym in the next few weeks.
i've never set foot in a gym before in my life lol.

just wonering what the score is??? does someone show me round when i sign up?? show me all the machines and what do what etc.?

also any tips on getting fit without going to the gym? i try to heat healthy and exercise a bit but dont seem to be getting anywhere?

thanks

[GhostRider]

Depends,

If you are going to a nice expensive (rip-off) gym like L.A fitness or something you will probably get an induction whereby someone will show you around, maybe even write you out a plan depending on your goals etc (though personally I'd pay very little attention to this).

If, on the other hand, you are going to a blood/sweat/grime gym (my kinda joint) then the guy will probably sign you up and point you in the direction of the bench press, leaving you to figure out the rest.

Search the Random Banter/Ask auntie BCF sections for a couple of pages and you will find this kind of topic has been covered quite a bit in the past few weeks and you should be able to get all the information you need to get started. Failing that there is always www.bodybuilding.com, but careful not to get overwhelmed by the shear volume of contradictory articles on there, just keep it simple for now.

Good luck, train hard

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[DuNnInG_2K5]

cheers ghost.
have tried the search but its saying the severs too busy.

you seem to know your stuff. with regards to diet etc.

all i've been eating the last few weeks is fruit. mainly apples/oranges/bananas and havnt been eating much else and just drinking water.

i've just been reading saying you've gotta mix your diet and dont stay on the same sort of thing, is this true??

whats the best sort of things to eat as i havnt got a clue about all the nutrition side of things?


thanks

[_Will_]

They will probably show you round, if not ask them to.
If you want to improve fitness - cardio, and id you want to bulk or even just shape up a bit strength training as well as the cardio.

Food wise, steer clear of crap (read junk food, high badfat foods and sugary stuff) ~note i didnt say /all/ fat, you will still need some from foods.

Eat lots of clean protein, meat/fish/eggs.
Make sure to eat plenty of fruit and veg.
Drink enough water (2ltrs a day and more when exercising)

On the whole just try and get a balanced diet of the food groups and eat enough to keep you going, don't try starving yourself.
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Cheaper, more fun and a much better work out than the gym.

https://www.britmilfit.com/

[GhostRider]

[drongo41]

This works for me and I need to keep fit for football and I am 42.

Firstly watch what you eat but don't go mental, be sensible. I usually just cut out the five "C's" or limit it.

Cheese
Chips
Crisps
Coke
Chocolate

Run every other day for a month keeping a spread sheet of your progress trying to triple the starting distance by the end.

By now you should feel fitter and lighter then you can start working out. All I do is the following:

Press ups - 3 sets until failure
Sit ups - 3 sets of 50
Flys - 3 sets of 18
Bicep curls - 3 sets of 12

Do this for eight weeks (including the running) gradually increasing the number of sets and you should be in a position to kick on from there.

Works for me anyway and doesn't cost a bean.
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