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Also Working On It 8 years agodoes anyone have any tips on motivation/discipline? i plan my workouts ahead of time (at least two days before), and then i have trouble following through on actually doing them. this kind of works because it makes sure i don’t set myself a workout that won’t push me just because i’m tired, but i always have trouble getting myself to get out of…[Read more]
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Also Working On It 8 years agoif anyone wants a somewhat structured workout plan but doesn’t want to commit to a whole month, XHIT daily (it’s a youtube account) has a 7 day workout plan playlist that looks pretty great (i think the idea is that you do one of the videos, which are 10 to 20 minutes long, per day). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpXJ7Rlnuy86EXp8vN_u4C9mXFg6zcj0e
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Also Working On It 8 years agois anyone else really afraid of weight machines in the gym? i have no problem using a cardio machine but the room with the weight machines always has just a couple really buff guys in there and i would feel weird struggling to figure out how to use the equipment and what’s what while they’re there lifting a hundred million pounds. i don’t know, any advice?
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I definitely get that feeling. I would ask at your gym if there’s anyone that can give you an orientation session for the weight room. They should be happy to show you (in a short session) how all the machines work, help you adjust things for your body (where applicable) and find a starting weight that’s comfortable for you. If they don’t want to…[Read more]
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There’s good info online! I like the Breaking Muscle blog because they include women and men and emphasize safety. Youtube is also awesome to give you a visual orientation of how to do the movements safely. If you’re a beginner at weight training, the advice is to use the machines that give compound movements (uses multiple muscle groups) like…[Read more]
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I usually have to make a bargain with myself, like ‘okay if you go to the gym for the next two days then you can sit at home all Saturday eating M&Ms and watching television and not feel bad about it’. It’s not effective every time, but most times. Maybe someone else knows a way that doesn’t involve self-bribery.
This is why I had to go for team sports and why I have been lazy AF since the season ended. workout buddy? someone else to help keep you accountable?
I was just reading a book that suggested being mindful of how you talk to yourself about things. Try to avoid thinking “I should” or “I have to” etc. and instead try to focus on the positive…[Read more]