Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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Well with my new job, one of the benefits was real cheap membership at a local Gym, so today I thought, bah - Ill give it ago.
I was there for an hour and a little bit, and followed this old guy around pretty much copying his routine because I didnt have a clue 
I felt pretty good while I was at it, bashing away at all the Cardio stuff, then playing with the weights a bit, but its left me absolutely fucked
I stalled the car on the way home because my legs have just stopped talking to me, I feel sick and I can hardly type... and I was following an old man around the gym 
Anyway, next time Im doing a proper induction and going round with a trainer for a bit, but is there anything you guys do before/after your workout to stop you feeling suicidal?
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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If you are just starting out then take it steady for a few month, Progresion is important, especially if you are doing exercises that use muscles in a way you wouldn't use in everyday life. 
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ssj_kakarot
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should always stretch for a bit to loosen ya self up, plus an induction would help lol
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Shane
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Registered: 10th Jan 04
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i went to the gym for a month or so, proper toned my legs up and then i couldnt be bothered to go anymore
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Kyle T
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Yeah I thought I should take it easy, hence picking otu the old guy as a role model
Im devouring(sp?) a Pizza now, feel much better
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
should always stretch for a bit to loosen ya self up, plus an induction would help lol
You shouldn't stretch cold muscles imo. Stretching goes through "phases" the latest one being dynamic stretching. I personally agree with people that do a steady warm up first then strecth. It's mainly down to whoever you ask though!
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ssj_kakarot
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Registered: 29th Apr 03
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yeh a usually do a 5 mins jog on tread mill then move onto the stretches but i guess its just down to who you ask or what you think works for them. each to there own.
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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i do 20 treadmil, 20 bike, 10 stepper, 1000m on rower, then 30 on treadmill, then warm down, treadmill sessions usuall slow walk - fast walk - jog - run for # minutes - jog - fast walk - slow walk
when i can be arsed to go
Need to use the machine thingys but they scare me
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Jamie Walby
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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only spend about an 45mins to an hour training. Dont make the same mistake i did when i first started and follow the belief 'longer you train the better' because it isnt true.
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Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
only spend about an 45mins to an hour training. Dont make the same mistake i did when i first started and follow the belief 'longer you train the better' because it isnt true.
I like that Idea
Are there any good websites with various routines etc?
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Why dont you do the sensible thing and as a gym instructor while your in pthe gym...
After all thats what they are there for...
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Rus
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
Location: SE London, Kent
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i wouldn't bother with induction if you can avoid it. its a waste of money, you'll learn how to use the machines quite quickly
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Kyle T
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
Why dont you do the sensible thing and as a gym instructor while your in pthe gym...
After all thats what they are there for...
Oh I will, Im just after a bit of reading while im at home.
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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go on to bodybuilding.com, click ont the training articles and look for a huge article called 'I.C.E'. Got a menu which allows you to click a bodypart and will then show you most excersises.
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