Help! never done it before! - Weight Loss Message Board

ACS · 01-01-2004, 08:48 PM

Hey this will be the first time ive ever had a membership at a gym and im a little scared....i am from a sorta small town so its not like its a HUGE gym or anything but how will i know how to use any of the equipment?
also i have no clue what i should be doing
i want to lose a bit of weight but also really tone up i have a flabby stomach and ive always had it, will it ever go away?
do any of you have a good workout routine you do that gets you great results?
I want to have it all figuerd out the day i go so i dont look like an idiot! haha
thanks in advance!

magicmom · 01-02-2004, 04:20 AM

When I used to go to the gym, the trainer told me to do this for the first few months. I would first use the exercise bike for 14 minutes. Then I would use the circuit training machines. (each one for 12 reps) Lastly, I would use the treadmill for 20 minutes. The whole workout took about an hour. I would go about 4-6 times per week. It worked and I saw results in about 6 weeks. Then I stopped going.

Good luck to you...

TheLizzy · 01-02-2004, 06:17 AM

Most gyms offer a "fitness coach" or something of that sort to help get you situated. My gym (also in a fairly small town) has one, and I just met with her the other day. Very helpful, and free of charge. They are different from personal trainers in that they can give you an overview of the machines, how to use them, and what exercise might work best for you, and then, they'll just check back in with you every now and then, but they won't be there for like, every single rep, yelling "FEEL THE BURN". Check with your gym and see if it's offered.