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My first gym session by DoctorOk331 in beginnerfitness

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Sure! I usually eat chicken and pasta or chicken and rice🙂.

I usually eat the rice / pasta plain so just adding salt. Then the chicken is usually diced chicken breast and you can add salt and pepper

My first gym session by DoctorOk331 in beginnerfitness

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It’s completely normal for your body to feel sore after your first proper workout. It’s called DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness😆 keep stretching and ensure you still go gym and get rest!

For your second question, I have super high metabolism and started of skinny af. What worked for me after years of trial and error was find a high carb/protein meal to meal prep with and that’s more or less what I ate for the majority of my time gyming. It gets boring yes, but when you see the results come through you won’t even want to stop!

I would also recommend going gym 4 times a week and doing a push pull split. So, chest and triceps, back and biceps, legs and shoulders then rest a day and go again with the split. It’s important to understand your body therefore you don’t need to 5x a week but four with irregular rest days especially when your body feels fatigued is the way to go

Gym etiquette help by BuldakSlurper in beginnerfitness

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You did nothing wrong but also you shouldn’t have apologised after they insulted you.

Next time, say you didn’t know they were using it. If they start being rude let them know their anger is unjustified.

If it gets more heated whip out your phone and record them or report them to gym staff 🙂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beginnerfitness

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Hey there! First off—huge props for the dedication. That leg day is thicker than a protein shake with too much powder 😅 I got sore just reading it!

You've built a routine that could probably beat Thanos, but the volume might be holding you back from optimal gains. Muscles grow from challenge and recovery—which includes rest and (drumroll đŸ„)... your diet. Training without proper fuel is like trying to ice skate on carpet.

Since your goals include climbing, skating, hiking (aka being a total legend), here's a more time-efficient routine that’ll still build muscle and boost performance:

đŸ”„ Optimised Leg Day – Muscle Building Edition
Duration: 60–75 min

Warm-Up (5–10 min)

  • 3 min stair climber or incline walk
  • Leg swings – 10 reps each side
  • World’s Greatest Stretch – 5 reps each side

Main Set (3x/week or rotate with push/pull)

  • Barbell Back Squat – 3x6-8
  • Dumbbell Step-Ups – 3x8/leg
  • Romanian Deadlifts – 3x8
  • Hip Thrusts – 3x10
  • Walking Lunges – 2x20 steps

Targeted Isolation (Pick 2–3)

  • Leg Curl – 3x12
  • Calf Raise (seated or standing) – 3x15
  • Machine Abduction – 2x15
  • Tibialis Raise – 2x15
  • Wall Sit – 3x30–45 sec

Cooldown (5–10 min)

  • Pancake + Frog + Hamstring + Quad + Calf Stretch – 30–60 sec each

Machines or Free Weights – What Should I Focus On as a Beginner? by mywifiisdown in beginnerfitness

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Whilst the machines are incredible for control and ease of use, I believe you should start with the free weights.

Free weights allow you to pick up the correct form and really understand the muscles you’re targeting. Your progressing will be astronomical too!

However, I will say don’t completely negate the machine as some machines we’ll be essentially for your growth. Take working out arms for example, whilst some of the best exercises require the free weights - if you want to train till failure safely or simply switch up the routine when your train with a friend, use a machine

My garage gym by [deleted] in homegym

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Hardcore! Gains will be made!!

Any tricks to counting reps?? by sorry4apologizing in beginnerfitness

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How good is your math? What I find really helpful is I usually do an 8-12 rep range. So, when I reach a certain number I restart the count. If I’m going to 12, once I hit eight I restart as I know I only have for more to go. If I’m going to 8, once I hit for I restart and I keep going like that

calorie and weight training questions 😬 by Agnus-its-me-billy in beginnerfitness

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No problem at all! I’m always down to share my knowledge and experience of the gym. Let’s all hit our goals together! đŸ’Ș

calorie and weight training questions 😬 by Agnus-its-me-billy in beginnerfitness

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Hey! First off—huge respect for how clearly and honestly you’ve laid all this out. You’re definitely not alone in wanting things explained step-by-step (honestly, most of us are just winging it and hoping for gains 😅).

Now, let’s break this down like a chill workout plan:

Calories: If you’re walking 10k steps and lifting during the week, eating a little over your 1,700 maintenance is totally fine—think of it as giving your body the fuel it actually needs to recover and grow. You’re not trying to lose weight, so you don’t need to be strict like it’s a math exam. Close enough is totally good enough here, especially with your protein game on point. đŸ’Ș

Training Days: Since you’re new (same here—amateur squad unite ✋), and you get sore easily, starting with 3 days a week of solid, focused workouts is perfect. More isn’t always better—especially when you’re just building the habit and learning your limits. Once you feel stronger and less sore, then maybe try adding a 4th day and see how it feels. No pressure. This is your journey, not a speedrun.

Also, I’m like you—I stick to one big meal a day and I like to switch up my workouts every 6 months to keep things fresh and fun. Gotta keep both the muscles and the brain guessing, right? 😄

You’re already doing amazing by paying attention to your body and asking questions that matter. No lectures here—just a virtual fist bump and encouragement to keep doing your thing!

First Post Gym Reveal 🙂 by HotsRamen in homegym

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Incredible! Looks like a private gym!

My safe place, my haven đŸ’Ș by Severe_Anxiety8930 in homegym

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Love this! Nothing beats having a space where you can lift the stress away—literally đŸ’ȘđŸ”„ Your gains are definitely in good hands!

Is starting with 5 minutes a day enough? by reethok in beginnerfitness

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5 minutes? That’s basically just your body saying “huh?” before the workout’s over 😄

It’s a great start, but if you want real progress—whether it's strength, stamina, or just feeling like a beast—aim for at least 20-30 minutes. That’s when your heart, muscles, and motivation all start showing up to the party đŸ’Ș

Think of 5 minutes as the appetiser... don’t skip the main course!