Poll of the Day > I went to the gym for the first time in my life yesterday

(+) Yeah! (+)

And I plan on going again at 10

AMA
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That's awesome, way to try to improve yourself. Very comendable.

What kind of exercises are you starting out with? If I have a recommendation, I'd say start with some machines for a couple weeks just to get comfortable. But then if you really want to experience improvement, do compound multi muscle movements. You could just do squats, deadlifts, bench, and pull ups every other day for two months and you will have massive newb gains.
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Good for you
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Proud of you

Hope you keep going and get your dream bod
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spoilers the TC only used the showers.
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BADoglick posted...

That's awesome, way to try to improve yourself. Very comendable.

What kind of exercises are you starting out with? If I have a recommendation, I'd say start with some machines for a couple weeks just to get comfortable. But then if you really want to experience improvement, do compound multi muscle movements. You could just do squats, deadlifts, bench, and pull ups every other day for two months and you will have massive newb gains.

Thank you!

For now, I'm sticking to the treadmill since I'm a little intimidated by the rest of the gym. But as I get more comfortable being there, I'll start branching out. I think I'm mostly going to stick to the treadmill and the free weights section after I get comfortable. I want to lose weight and get toned ^^

Ogurisama posted...

Good for you

Thanks fam

Sherm128 posted...

Proud of you

Hope you keep going and get your dream bod

Thank you! It was really hard going the first time, but I was amazed at how good I felt when I was done
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When you were using the treadmill did you go

Weeeeeeee
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Harpie posted...

For now, I'm sticking to the treadmill since I'm a little intimidated by the rest of the gym. But as I get more comfortable being there, I'll start branching out. I think I'm mostly going to stick to the treadmill and the free weights section after I get comfortable. I want to lose weight and get toned ^^

You should definitely do some strength training if you want to lose weight tho. If you only lose weight from pure cardio, you'll lose both muscle and fat and just end up being "skinny fat". I made this mistake once before, and I'll never do it again. You don't have to go crazy with the strength training, but don't neglect it. Just hit all the muscle groups a reasonable amount at least like once a week and you should be fine. Don't worry too much about the weight, reps, and sets. It'll make your body hold onto more muscle when you lose weight.
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I pretty much only go to the gym to run. Haha.
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Harpie posted...

AMA

So my university sent me an e-mail informing me about a paid summer internship working as a data analyst intern. The job deals with collecting data, analyzing it, and working with databases in general--basically, the bulk of what I do at my current job. They also require students who are entering their senior year of college to have a working knowledge of statistics. I've been thinking of applying for the internship because it relates more to my field of interest. I've been informed by my boss that I have permission to do so--but I'll have to consider decreasing my work hours or choosing which days I work there. Otherwise, I'll may have to consider ceasing working at my current job for eight weeks, which is the duration of the internship. I'm a bit apprehensive about seeking new opportunities for the summer; yet, I still enjoy the job security that my current workplace offers. I mean, theoretically, I could probably still come back after eight weeks if I stop working at my company. So the question I feel like I should ask, is: Should I ditch my current job for eight weeks to work at an internship that is more related to my career of interest, or should I keep working at my current job for that summer? One more thing I'm worried about is the work hours: For the data analyst intern position, they require me to work thirty to forty hours a week. And to be honest, I'm all freakin' crapped out from school, and would very much want a break. So what should I do? Am I stupid for considering throwing away my vacation, and forgoing time I could be using to be resting? Because holy crap, I'm tired of work and school and the like. If I didn't go for the internship, I wouldn't be advancing my career as much, but I could be working fewer hours at the job I'm doing right now and having more free time to do whatever I wish to clear my mind of school for the summer. Like, doing more work wouldn't be ideal if I wanted to rest, obviously. But I view this as a good opportunity. But I'm really so goddamn tired of everything that even if I did somehow get the internship, I wouldn't have the energy to do the job as well as I could if I had more time to rest. What should I do? Should I use the enter key to space out this paragraph, or something?
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Mead posted...

When you were using the treadmill did you go

Weeeeeeee

Of course!

Sherm128 posted...

Harpie posted...

For now, I'm sticking to the treadmill since I'm a little intimidated by the rest of the gym. But as I get more comfortable being there, I'll start branching out. I think I'm mostly going to stick to the treadmill and the free weights section after I get comfortable. I want to lose weight and get toned ^^

You should definitely do some strength training if you want to lose weight tho. If you only lose weight from pure cardio, you'll lose both muscle and fat and just end up being "skinny fat". I made this mistake once before, and I'll never do it again. You don't have to go crazy with the strength training, but don't neglect it. Just hit all the muscle groups a reasonable amount at least like once a week and you should be fine. Don't worry too much about the weight, reps, and sets. It'll make your body hold onto more muscle when you lose weight.

Thanks for the advice! I didnt know I'd be losimg muscle from cardio :/

LinkPizza posted...

I pretty much only go to the gym to run. Haha.

hahahahahahaha
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What's your favorite kind of pop?

EclairReturns posted...

Harpie posted...

AMA

So my university sent me an e-mail informing me about a paid summer internship working as a data analyst intern. The job deals with collecting data, analyzing it, and working with databases in general--basically, the bulk of what I do at my current job. They also require students who are entering their senior year of college to have a working knowledge of statistics. I've been thinking of applying for the internship because it relates more to my field of interest. I've been informed by my boss that I have permission to do so--but I'll have to consider decreasing my work hours or choosing which days I work there. Otherwise, I'll may have to consider ceasing working at my current job for eight weeks, which is the duration of the internship. I'm a bit apprehensive about seeking new opportunities for the summer; yet, I still enjoy the job security that my current workplace offers. I mean, theoretically, I could probably still come back after eight weeks if I stop working at my company. So the question I feel like I should ask, is: Should I ditch my current job for eight weeks to work at an internship that is more related to my career of interest, or should I keep working at my current job for that summer? One more thing I'm worried about is the work hours: For the data analyst intern position, they require me to work thirty to forty hours a week. And to be honest, I'm all freakin' crapped out from school, and would very much want a break. So what should I do? Am I stupid for considering throwing away my vacation, and forgoing time I could be using to be resting? Because holy crap, I'm tired of work and school and the like. If I didn't go for the internship, I wouldn't be advancing my career as much, but I could be working fewer hours at the job I'm doing right now and having more free time to do whatever I wish to clear my mind of school for the summer. Like, doing more work wouldn't be ideal if I wanted to rest, obviously. But I view this as a good opportunity. But I'm really so goddamn tired of everything that even if I did somehow get the internship, I wouldn't have the energy to do the job as well as I could if I had more time to rest. What should I do? Should I use the enter key to space out this paragraph, or something?

Wew
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gravy posted...

What's your favorite kind of pop?

popcorn O-O
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>_>
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DocileOrangeCup posted...

>_>

:0
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Harpie posted...

:0

oh wow i didnt even realize i was on PotD lmao
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGLzm-Gy0dQ

You ever notice how everyone always says "the gym" instead of "a gym"? What's up with that?

how much u bench
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Rockies posted...

You ever notice how everyone always says "the gym" instead of "a gym"? What's up with that?

idk fam u tell me
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Actually I guess they say that about everything. The doctor, the pool, the movies, etc. I can't really think of a good "a/an" example

Rockies posted...

Actually I guess they say that about everything. The doctor, the pool, the movies, etc. I can't really think of a good "a/an" example

And in Southern California we say it for freeways too. We'll say "the 5" instead of I-5 or Interstate 5
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But that's a perfectly fine use because you're actually referring to a specific thing. There isn't one specific gym, so "the gym" doesn't make much sense when you think about it

did you get a badge?
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You can run anywhere. Push ups and sit ups can be done at home. Does paying for stuff you can do anywhere else help motivate you?
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Are you the person who made that topic on the current events board about being in a weight loss contest with their sister? Someone tagged me in that topic because I'm a trainer. Or am I mistaken?
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GameReviews posted...

Are you the person who made that topic on the current events board about being in a weight loss contest with their sister? Someone tagged me in that topic because I'm a trainer. Or am I mistaken?

Yes
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If you need a spotter let me know. I'll even pay the gym fees.

Jen0125 posted...

EclairReturns posted...

Harpie posted...

AMA

So my university sent me an e-mail informing me about a paid summer internship working as a data analyst intern. The job deals with collecting data, analyzing it, and working with databases in general--basically, the bulk of what I do at my current job. They also require students who are entering their senior year of college to have a working knowledge of statistics. I've been thinking of applying for the internship because it relates more to my field of interest. I've been informed by my boss that I have permission to do so--but I'll have to consider decreasing my work hours or choosing which days I work there. Otherwise, I'll may have to consider ceasing working at my current job for eight weeks, which is the duration of the internship. I'm a bit apprehensive about seeking new opportunities for the summer; yet, I still enjoy the job security that my current workplace offers. I mean, theoretically, I could probably still come back after eight weeks if I stop working at my company. So the question I feel like I should ask, is: Should I ditch my current job for eight weeks to work at an internship that is more related to my career of interest, or should I keep working at my current job for that summer? One more thing I'm worried about is the work hours: For the data analyst intern position, they require me to work thirty to forty hours a week. And to be honest, I'm all freakin' crapped out from school, and would very much want a break. So what should I do? Am I stupid for considering throwing away my vacation, and forgoing time I could be using to be resting? Because holy crap, I'm tired of work and school and the like. If I didn't go for the internship, I wouldn't be advancing my career as much, but I could be working fewer hours at the job I'm doing right now and having more free time to do whatever I wish to clear my mind of school for the summer. Like, doing more work wouldn't be ideal if I wanted to rest, obviously. But I view this as a good opportunity. But I'm really so goddamn tired of everything that even if I did somehow get the internship, I wouldn't have the energy to do the job as well as I could if I had more time to rest. What should I do? Should I use the enter key to space out this paragraph, or something?

Wew

Ah wth, that's my "dream" job. Hm. Can't believe you need to know how to work with databases instead of statistical software, not to mention some programming skills.

Rockies posted...

Actually I guess they say that about everything. The doctor, the pool, the movies, etc. I can't really think of a good "a/an" example

Buster from arrested development just says "doctor," "army," etc.

Harpie posted...

Thank you!

For now, I'm sticking to the treadmill since I'm a little intimidated by the rest of the gym. But as I get more comfortable being there, I'll start branching out. I think I'm mostly going to stick to the treadmill and the free weights section after I get comfortable. I want to lose weight and get toned ^^

When you get more comfortable with it, you'll really wanna look into lifting weights. There are plenty of beginner programs out there, so you can do a little research to find 'em.

It can be intimidating, but I would suggest taking someone who knows what they're doing or alternatively going late at night so you can get a feel for how the lifts work without feeling self conscious.

I prefer to lift at night myself anyway. Most of the time the gym is cleared out by about 11:00.
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