Advice For Starting Home Gym

I have just started going to the gym. I used to go, ages ago, but have not really done any exercise over the last 6 months.

Firstly, what is a reasonable amount of calories to burn in my session. I was there tonight, and burned over 200 calories in an hour - is this a pathetic attempt? I know I will get fitter, but I was trying to pace myself a bit so's not to overdo it.

Secondly, I enjoy using the cross-trainer, exercise bike, and treadmill. I don't particularly enjoy running, so is it okay to use the treadmill for a brisk walk/incline?

Most of the machines I like to use work the bottom half of my body. Would it be sufficient if I used the gym to work the lower half of my body, and carried out exercises at home for the top half - e.g. bingo wings/ love handles & stomach? I think this is a routine that I could get into the swing of.

Thoughts, please.

Dont get too obsessed with burning calories. Go there to enjoy yourself, and the routine will stick.

It is perfectly okay to walk/incline walk on the treadmill. In fact, it is a very good exercise to do to make you fitter; I understand that not everyone wants to be Forrest Gump!

2008-05-22 13:04:38 by ♥Miss Inquisitive♥

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ok well ive been shopping around and just would like some advice. ive got 3 on my mind about which to get and hence would just like some advice on each of these 2.

http://www.gymworld.co.uk/prodpage.asp?P rodID=7520

http://www.gymworld.co.uk/prodpage.asp?P rodID=5390
better pic - http://www.impex-fitness.com/images/WM36 7-250.jpg


this is also a follow up to my previous question of:

hi im 16 and wanna start getting more muscle and strength for reasons like rugby etc and just to generally get a more slender looking body for summer etc aswell :).

i do a fair amount of body weight as u may call it exercises such as sit ups press ups ab crunches etc etc atm but i feel to gain more i need to incorperate weights.

i dnt wanna join a gym cause its expensive and i decided having a selection of things at home would be better because i can use it whenever i choose without needing transport to gym cause im 16 i cant yet drive its hassle for me.

ive been looking up some weights benchs for things like bench pressing etc with built in leg developers etc. but i just need advice about what is the best thing out there on the market for a rookie to this. ive looked at york and pure fitness etc and there is next to no reviews out there on any of it. i have a job etc so im willing to invest a considerable amount of money into this but sort of just need advice on wats best for me in terms of home gym since i feel thats the way i wanna go.

if theres any other fitness etc advice u have that is welcome to.

thanks in advance

They both look fine, but I prefer the type that has a bench that's not attached to the uprights -- that way it's better for abs and dumbbell work.

The uprights w/o the bench serve as a squat station as well.

I have this one and I highly recommend it.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605 _00615715000P

2009-02-05 13:02:22 by alunchtime

So i worked out all summer but now that school has started im arlready getting out of shape and i dont have time to go to the gym so i need some stuff for my house. I dont have a whole lot of room, so what types of things would be the best to have? Like would small a barbell dumbell set be the best, or just a pull up bar, or some random free weights? I am almost 17 and i am not the strongest but i would probably need weights from like 25lbs for curls to like 70lbs for chest type stuff.
Any advice on home gym equipment would be great too.
thnx!

All you need is a jump rope and a set of re-ajustible dumbbells. To lose weight I recommend jump roping in the morning on an empty stomach for around 5-10 minutes. I say this because you haven't eaten anything for at least 8 hours so your body will tap into your fat stores as energy instead of having to burn through carbs first. As for gaining muscle with the dumbbells, just go to bodybuilding.com for some tips and great exercising videos. Hope I helped and good luck!

2009-10-17 08:52:47 by ziddyziddy

Starting next Monday I'm going to the gym after work...it's five minutes away and on the path as I drive home...so might as well!

My plan is to trim some fat. The issue is the gut and lower body (big thighs...makes pants feel too tight.)

A friend of mine (football player in high school), recommended something along these lines:

Stretch-Warm-up jog-weight lifting-cardio-cooldown

I don't plan on looking like a body builder...but some definition here and there would be nice.

Exercises include:

Leg press
Calf Raises
Bench Press
Row Machine
Lat Pulldown
Crunches.

So I ask:

1). Do I have to intake a lot of protein? My goal is to get stronger...but not like ripped. My bigger priority is fat loss.

2). I plan on going Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Is that fine?

3). I hear new people tend to see results faster...is this true? I haven't gone to the gym since...I'd say November and I was pretty lazy during the spring.

Any other advice will be appreciated! Thanks!

It seems you have an alright plan for starting out new, but make sure ou always do the opposite muscle of whatever it is you jsut worked out. So if you work out your biceps, make sure to work your triceps during the same session. Also, if you want to burn more fat, do less weight and more reps with your lifting. So I would recommend doing maybe 4 sets aof about 10-15 reps, with about 40% of your 1 rep max. So if you can normally bench let's say 200 lbs, but on ly for 1 repitition, then 80 lbs would be the weight you would do those 4 sets with. But you should also try lifting every other day, as you need a about 24 hours of rest. You should also consider natural green tea pills, as these have no side effects, and they speed up your metabolism to help you burn more fat during your work out. But talk to your friend or a nutritionist before you start taking those (if you decide to), they are also very cheap. But you don't need a lot of protein, but if you want to hlp yourself gain muscle and recovery time between workouts, then I would recommend eating more protein. But you should also try eating about 5-6 smaller meals a day to speed up your metabolism, and burn more fat. And most of all, no fat burning workout is complete without proper nutrition and dieting. So just look up some of this stuff and you should be able to learn quite a lot on what would be considered healthy fat loss and what isn't. Good luck!

2008-05-30 08:07:55 by blackshellbowser

ive started a new diet i watch my calories and my fat grams. i have a treadmill i exercise on it twice daily times varie. im losing some weight but i dont seem to be losing the weight in my belly,buttox, and waist. i have no way to a gym the only exercise equipment i have is my treadmill so i was wondering what exercises i can do at home to help me with the 3 things im having problems with. thanks in advance for the advice.

First, you need to realize it's not going to happen overnight. If you're exercising, losing weight, but not losing inches right away, it's probably that you're burning fat and building muscle mass at the same time.
One thing I noticed on ME several years ago was that when I looked in the mirror and thought I was losing weight, I had actually gained 5-15 pounds, and when I thought I was getting fatter, I'd lost some. Not quite sure how that makes sense, because muscle weighs more than fat, but that's how it happened for me.
You're probably not losing inches so fast because you've still got the padding, but your muscles are getting bigger. Just stick with what you're doing, and give it time. Keep on that treadmill, and gradually increase your workout from walking to jogging to running.
If you're stuck at home, obviously with net access, run a search for Tony Little Target Training videos. I used to have them, and they're great.
I'd help you more, but I haven't had my coffee yet, and I'm a little braindead :-)

P.S. eddogq28: CRACK is rocked up cocaine. Ephedrine is used in the manufacturing of METHAMPHETAMINE, and they use OTC allergy medications containing ephedrine, not diet pills :-)

2006-01-26 01:19:49 by lkj84