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| Fitness | Never been to the gym! | Oct 02 2007 21:20 (UTC) |
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Ok, that online site looks awesome-- good link! As far as workouts go, my personal trainer broke mine into 2 separate ones: Leg day Treadmill- walk the treadmill for 10 minutes. Then put the incline to 11 and the speed to 1.8. * Turn sideways and do a grapevine for 2 minutes. Turn the other way and grapevine on the other side * Turn back the other way and speed skate for 2 minutes. Legs together, then use your outside leg to push off. Turn and skate the other side * Face away from the treadmill. Go up on your tiptoes, then squat down and walk this way for 2 minutes. Repeat 2x-- work up to 3 times. This is a KILLER leg workout. Act like you know what you're doing, and you'll have someone copy you everytime! ;) I was apprehensive, and my trainer was right- it's a great workout. After that, do leg extensions, leg curls and leg press/calves (leg press one set, then scoot your legs back and do calve presses one set). Finish up with a good set of situps. Upper body Start on the treadmill for a good 20-30 minutes. Using free weights, do 1 set of curls, shoulder press, and triceps. Then, using a weight bench, back up to it, knees bent, and do tricep pushups (does that make sense?) It's like you're using the bench to do pushups, but your body is reversed. Follow up with machines- chest press, deltoid lift, and the pull-down machine. Repeat this entire sequence- free weights, then machines. Build up to 3 sets. Again, finish up with a good set of situps. HTH-- if you're not sure what some of these exercises are, that website can be of much assistance, I'm sure! Having an upper body and a lower body day really mixes things up and keeps it interesting to go! Go in knowing your routine for the day and you'll be set! :) |
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| Fitness | Never been to the gym! | Oct 02 2007 17:03 (UTC) |
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You know what? People will look at you proud that you're in the gym taking care of yourself! It's scary the first time you walk in there, but once you go a few times, you'll have the confidence to keep going! Honestly, most people that go don't really know what they're doing, they just keep a good facade! What do you want to do there-- cardio, weights? I can suggest a good beginner workout so you can go in there confident about what you'll be doing and not floundering as to what you should be doing. HTH! |
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| Weight Loss | Weight Watchers calories? | Oct 02 2007 16:16 (UTC) |
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I believe one point is approximately 60 calories, which would make a little more sense (60x20 points =1200) I love WW-- it's a great system, and once you get used to figuring out the points it's easier to add 20 points than 1200 calories! Plus, taking the fat and fiber into consideration along with the 5 fruits/veggies you should be eating and 2 glasses of milk, it's a great plan. Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | Weight Watchers calories? | Oct 02 2007 16:16 (UTC) |
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I believe one point is approximately 60 calories, which would make a little more sense (60x20 points =1200) I love WW-- it's a great system, and once you get used to figuring out the points it's easier to add 20 points than 1200 calories! Plus, taking the fat and fiber into consideration along with the 5 fruits/veggies you should be eating and 2 glasses of milk, it's a great plan. Good luck! |
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| Games & Challenges | ***CLOSED - PLEASE POST WEIGHTS IN THE WEIGH IN THREAD - NOT HERE** Roll Call OCTOBER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE | Oct 01 2007 23:15 (UTC) |
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Sure-- I'm in! Current weight- 171.5 October weight-loss goal: 5 pounds Exercise goal: 3x a week |
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