If you can afford it, get a PT, event for an hour a week for a month or two. You'll learn some basics and it will give you confidence to go into the weighs areaDoes anyone have any advice for beginners? Not looking to do anything specific but generally avoid any weight machines as it’s very male heavy and feel like I get stared at all the time
I second this. My PT sessions have been invaluable - she’s taught me so much from a practical perspective, machine usage, free weights etc, but I’ve also made an incredible friend in the process.If you can afford it, get a PT, event for an hour a week for a month or two. You'll learn some basics and it will give you confidence to go into the weighs area
I’m the same, I struggle to fit everything in. I aim for 5 days at the gym and I alternate legs and upper. I do core as and when I can. If I can hit 6 days I’m happy but that’s a lot of getting up at 5am! I dislike cardio immenselyYay love this. I'd be interested to know how everyone splits their week at the moment? I was on a 4-5 day split but recently started enjoying cardio so doing that 2-3 times a week and now struggling to fit everything in
Start light, do not be put off by the people in there lifting heavy. If you are intimidated by it, find when your gym is quiet (Sunday early morning mine is dead) or buy yourself some dumbbells but make sure they are a good range as weight can increase quickly at the start. Focus on form and take each movement slowly. So many people rush their reps and then it becomes about momentum instead of using the muscle. Focus on three or four movements and perfect those before adding more.If anyone has any advice for weight training that would be amazing. I'm a guy but I have exactly zero definition in my arms and therefore can't lift heavy amounts atm
Any runners who lift? What kind of weightlifting program do you follow? I know hamstring and glutes are important to work on for speed, jumps and plyometrics too but I can't find a specific 6 to 12-weeks type of weightlifting program targeting runners.
Try to find a gym that offers ‘small group PT/strength training classes’. It’s more affordable than getting a 1:1 trainer but you get the benefit of having a PT show you exactly what to do. They also show you how the exercises can be adapted for different levels depending on your experience. It’s daunting at first but once you’ve done a few classes you’ll know what to expect each time and with consistency you’ll progress quickly.Does anyone have any advice for beginners? Not looking to do anything specific but generally avoid any weight machines as it’s very male heavy and feel like I get stared at all the time
I'm training for an ironman & currently doing weights to complement the swimming / running / cycling elements. I tend to do 2 gym sessions a week & both of them are full body. For running, single leg movements are good - try step ups, split squats and Romanian deadlifts.Any runners who lift? What kind of weightlifting program do you follow? I know hamstring and glutes are important to work on for speed, jumps and plyometrics too but I can't find a specific 6 to 12-weeks type of weightlifting program targeting runners.
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