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2005/02/05, 03:27 PM
I'm new here. I'm 47, 170 lbs, 5' 10". I began going to the gym in November (2004). Being new to working out, I just wandered around the gym, "playing" on the machines, and repeating exercises I saw others doing. Now, I'm trying to get organized about my work-outs. I registered for Pro status and began my recommended work-out this morning. However, the workout is only for 5 days a week. I want to workout everyday.
My question is this: What can I do at the gym on the days my workout schedule tells me to rest? I get at least 8 hours of sleep everynight and have the energy.
A follow-up question is: Are there supplements I can take which will help me since I seem obsecessed with working out?
Thanks in advance for the guidance.
pedman
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2005/02/05, 05:37 PM
Whoa! Slowdown!!!
Welcome to freetrainers Pedman. You need the rest days even though you sleep. Your body needs to recover, and rebuild cells. You will go no where by training 7 days a week. You can do cardio on the sixth day, but at least 1 day off is necessary. You will end up overtraining amd symptoms vary. If you like the gym as much as you say, then don't over train.
ARe you looking for nutritional supps, or energy enhancer?
Your last question is not clear.
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2005/02/05, 06:08 PM
Thanks for the welcome! I tend to "overdo" everything. The gym has a pool. On the seventh day I'll try some slow swimming, nothing strenuous. Let me clarify my question about supplements. Are there supplements which help to rebuild cells more rapidly? My muscles tend to always feel a little "sore." Nothing uncomfortable. If I do not feel a little sore, I want to go workout and feel a little burn. A good burn, you know what I mean?
pedman
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2005/02/05, 06:14 PM
Dude - Listen to Carivan! Start a routine that you will be able to keep years from now. Build good habits and good routines. The best thing to do is keep within a set program, otherwise you will head straight towards burnout and gain nothing.
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2005/02/05, 08:45 PM
For supplementation start with protein. Try and get your nutrition from whole food first and start with a protein supplement after your workout.
Don't "overdo" it, because you won't continue.
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Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2005/02/06, 10:22 AM
I've been lurking here for a few months. fsdsk, the more I read all the posts about the different supplements the more confused I become. I'm new to this and there appears to be a wide range of information "quality." Perhaps it is due to the fact that new studies seem to dispute previously existing theory. I will go back to "Read more, Post less."
carivan, thanks for the recommendation to supplement with protein and your patience with a "newb." I eat at least 3 whole meals and I know I am burning more calories than I am taking in. Knowing my habitual behavior, I really doubt I will discontinue. However, if I continue I might as well try to adjust to see some benefit from it, which I haven't seen since I began in late October (3 1/2 months).
There are Personal Trainers available for hire at the gym. They are all heavy lifters and bulked up to the max. If I could find a Personal Trainer in my area who had more of a gymnist build I would consult with them. Thanks for your patience.
pedman
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2005/02/06, 10:29 AM
Pedman, a personal trainer DOES NOT have to be bulky. It's best to be in trained shape (optimum health).
Add a couple of good snacks into your diet and you will be eating 5 times a day to keep the metabolism steady.
Your posts are great and stay with the force!
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Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2005/02/06, 12:43 PM
One of the problems you see with the different opinions could be the fact that people here have different goals which lead to different supplement uses. You will find that the most experienced people here will suggest that you avoid supplements until you are more experinced. Since you are new your muscles will grow and you will lose fat if you exercise and eat right. FT has some great programs if you haven't signed up for one yet. Set short term and long term goals. Mine for example - lost 2# per week for the next 5 weeks and achieve a 6 pack by May. The body builds you are looking for are not quickly attained, they take years. All the supplements in the world will not replace hard work and long term dedication. Good Luck!!
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Quoting from pedman:
I've been lurking here for a few months. fsdsk, the more I read all the posts about the different supplements the more confused I become. I'm new to this and there appears to be a wide range of information "quality." Perhaps it is due to the fact that new studies seem to dispute previously existing theory. I will go back to "Read more, Post less."
carivan, thanks for the recommendation to supplement with protein and your patience with a "newb." I eat at least 3 whole meals and I know I am burning more calories than I am taking in. Knowing my habitual behavior, I really doubt I will discontinue. However, if I continue I might as well try to adjust to see some benefit from it, which I haven't seen since I began in late October (3 1/2 months).
There are Personal Trainers available for hire at the gym. They are all heavy lifters and bulked up to the max. If I could find a Personal Trainer in my area who had more of a gymnist build I would consult with them. Thanks for your patience.
pedman
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2005/02/08, 06:26 AM
Monday was suppose to be a day of rest so I stayed at the office and worked late. I was mentally exhausted and could not resist the urge to go to the gym afterwards. I've been going to the gym daily for three months, it is going to be a hard habit to break. I am still having trouble understanding how an hour walking (4.0 mph) on the treadmill can hurt. I didn't touch a weight. It gets my blood moving to help clean out the muscles but is not strenuous. I mixed up 10 oz of water to two scoops of MHP Mass and drank half before I began and the other half immedeitely afterwards. The additional calories may help. My next day off is suppose to be Friday. My main focuse is getting rid of the last pound on my stomach. It seems to be the hardest to remove. I am eating 5 small meals instead of the standard three. I've been taking 6 tablets daily of Relacore for about 45 days and just this week switched to Cortislim. I'm not sure they are helping. I think switching to the 5 meals will result in better results than the Relacore/Cortislim. Thanks for the advice guys. I respect your guidance and know you speak from experiance.
pedman
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2005/02/09, 01:31 PM
I feel the pain this morning!!! My tactic of "wandering around the gym" was not helping my glutes!!! The exercise program assigned here on ft had the first round of glute and calf exercises in the routine yesterday. I really over did it and todays routine has more!!! I knew all along that the legs are one of the largest muscle groups and therefore one of the best calorie burners. I thought my legs were stronger than they turned out to be. I really need to follow your advice on the rest now!! Friday is my next rest day. If I had been working the leg muscles during my "wandering," I would not have been able to walk the treadmill on my rest days. I do think that if I will focus on developing my legs muscles I will be burning more calories everyday. Which should help remove that last little belly fat.
pedman
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