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I didn't realise how heated this discussion would get. I actually joined a gym as: a) Its near my work b) They did me a deal for 6 months membership c) I wanted to do a lot of swimming, so worked out cheaper d) More sociable I understand the arguments for both, and I would love to...

Todays workout (part of new 3-day split plan) Week 1 Day 1 5 mins Crosstrainer Dips: 3 x 10 Lateral Raise: 4 x 10 (DB's: 6kg each, then 5kg x 2, then 4kg) Laying Tricep Extensions: 3 x 10 (DB - 10kg) Incline Bench Press: 3 x 6 (Pretty embarressing but first time I've done this - 10kg...

Thanks shaun! That workout was more of an intro to using a barbell as I've always used machines before, I wonder if by not training the supporting muscles for free weights it'll take a few weeks before I start to feel the benefits again. Managed to sort out a 6 month gym membership out...

Second Workout Week 2: Pull ups 5-5-5 Bent Over Dumbell Row 8-8-8 Dumbell Curl 10-10-10 Squats 10-10 Deadlifts 10 Barbell Row 10-10 First time I've eved done Squats or Deadlifts so was a bit apprehensive, going to check some videos out for form checks. I'm not sore tonight but I'll...

What do you guys use? I'd like to setup a basic home gym rather than have to sign up to some local health club so what would you say are the basics? I've got access to a gym at uni but it's mostly machines. I break up on Friday for Easter break, so I'm without a gym for 3 weeks. I'd like to...

First days workout for week 2: Press-ups: 20-20-6 (struggled with last set) Chest Press: 10-8-6 Tricep Pushdown: 10-8-6 Skullcrushers: 10-8-6 Shoulder Press: 10-8-6 Dips: 10 (arms were shaking like crazy so only did 1 set of these) Fly: 10-8-6 25 Situps 30 Leg Raises 25 V-Situps 35...

Week 1 was just my starter week, Week 2 starts tomorrow so I intend to hit the ground running so to speak. How's this look as a revised plan for week 2: Mon - Day One Weights workout Tues - 30mins Swimming Weds - 45mins Basic Run Thurs - Day Two Weights workout Fri - 45mins Easy Run Sat...

Thanks Shaun! My weight is 175lbs, so even 1.5 x 175 = 262g protein minimum. I worked out the following: Each shake with whole milk = 45g Breakfast = 15g Lunch = 30g Dinner = 50g So that means I'm gonna need to take at least 4 shakes a day - do I have to do this forever or will it...

My weakest area is my 1.5mile run time, so I need to get this as low as possible. I would like to improve on my muscles but not at the expense of running. Thanks for heads heads up WBA :D

Week 1 Summary Mon - 30 mins Easy Run Tues - 30 mins Swim Weds - Rest Day Thurs - Weights Circuit (got to 2nd exercise in 2nd circuit before arms gave up) Fri - Rest Day (Started to feel effects on cold coming on) Sat - Rest Day (Work) Sun - Sports I'm still feeling a little rough with...

So I got some advice from my other thread and today is the last day of Week 1 of my revised plan. At the end of Week 12 I'll be going away on holiday so I want to see some good results. My aims are to improve overall fitness whilst bulking up a little T-Shirt muscles (6-pack would be nice...

That sounds like quite an interesting read but don't go out of your way to send it as I'll have a browse on the net for more info. I'm trying to balance a social life and feel anti-social if I don't go out for a couple of pints every now and then. I can't drink Vodka anymore as I've had a few...

Thanks for the motivation guys, I'm on Day 3 of week one and not done my run today as I had a few pints last night and had a hang-over this morning, planning on doing a mini press-up/sit-up circuit tonight before bed just so I've got something done and have also vowed to cut down to max 4 drinks...

Hillwalking is on a Sunday because its the only day off I get! Perhaps you're right with the 5 days thing, would be easier to stick to and gives me a couple of days to relax. Do you think it would give more benefits than going for all 6? I've edited my original post to include a pic of my...

Weights circuit looks like this: 25 Press-Ups 20 Bench Press (or chest press depending on gym) 20 Dips 6 Chins (can't do anymore - would be good to know how to increase this) 30 Hyperextensions 12 Lat Pull-downs 12 Shoulder Press 20 Curls 15 Tricep Push Downs Abs Routine Do this...

Well my main aim is to be fit for when I join up. As a by product this will mean losing my gut although looking at it I may struggle to develop muscle. Perhaps if I do it in stages where I blast the cardio then build muscle, followed by another blast of running as the time to start training...

Just want to post some details in an attempt to get some support over the next few months. Situation: I'm joining the military in September and need to get into the fittest shape I can possibly be in. I have quite an active social life and a couple of holidays booked for this summer...

Thanks guys! Its a bad time of year to be getting over an ex. Especially when we both still love each other and she wants me back. I'm in two minds, part of me wants to get back because I miss all the great things we do together (no other girl has made me feel like that) whilst the other...

Any suggestions? So far tried getting back on the horse with other girls, seeing her, not seeing her, deleting her number, thinking of everything I disliked about her. Thing is, I think I'm still in love with her, and I know she wants to get back, but I'm joining the navy next summer and...

Good idea bud! I'm at a similiar point in my life. Just one question...what is "rooting"