Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Finally going to do it

cbernard1029
cbernard1029
Posts: 1
Joined: 2009/02/16
United States
2009/02/16, 09:52 PM
Hi! Well, I finally joined a gym for the first time in my life! I am not overweight but I really want to get into good physical shape and get myself toned up. I have made some half-hearted attempts at home over the years and that never lasts. So I made the commitment to go learn how to do this right and DO IT. I have been going to the gym for about a week now (alternating days). I did get a brief overview of each of the nautilus machines and how they work. Of course, I feel like I'm bumbling around the gym without a clue and feel quite foolish. Nevertheless, I am doing it.

I've been trying to educate myself about how to work a strength and toning regimen; alternating days and muscle exhaustion to determine weight/reps. So far I do about 7-10 minutes on the elliptical to warm-up and then use the nautilus machines (legs, arms, back, stomach. Well, all the ones that I remember how to use when I get there. :0

Anyways, I'm hoping this community will help me achieve my goals and maybe help me not to feel like such a fumbling dofus in the gym.....eventually.:cool: