Looking for help in work out programs to follow in the gym

Gold54bs

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Just hoping to get some help or pointed in the right direction on getting my overall fitness level pointed in a better direction, lost around 110lbs and sitting at a healthy 170lbs now. Got my nutrition in a great position but never have been good about a set style of workouts for gyms or at home. Just kind of go through some machines and weights and get 20-40 minutes on the stair steppers. Any one got any pointers or plans to help get me set on a better path? Thanks!


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thinhorn_AK

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Just hoping to get some help or pointed in the right direction on getting my overall fitness level pointed in a better direction, lost around 110lbs and sitting at a healthy 170lbs now. Got my nutrition in a great position but never have been good about a set style of workouts for gyms or at home. Just kind of go through some machines and weights and get 20-40 minutes on the stair steppers. Any one got any pointers or plans to help get me set on a better path? Thanks!


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Check out starting strength or StrongLifts 5x5.
 

daddie63

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Congrats on the weight loss and health improvement. That’s great. I would second the 5x5 program for starters.
 
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Gold54bs

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Congrats on the weight loss and health improvement. That’s great. I would second the 5x5 program for starters.

Thank you! And I’ll definitely be checking it out!


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Congrats, I did the same thing with weight loss about 4 years ago. I found a Crossfit gym close to my house. This makes it a no brainer, just show up and grind no trying to figure out what to do every 6 weeks, everything is planned for you. People are there to work not sit on a machine and text so it push’s you. Stay after it !!!


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mtwarden

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Definitely get something lined out; going to the gym with no "plan" is better than nothing, but having a plan in place is going to get you much father down the road of fitness.

I think a mix of a few HIIT type workouts and a strength program concentrating on big, compound lifts (namely squats, deadlifts, bench press and overhead press)- in addition to 5x5, also check into Wendler 5/3/1 would put you well onto the right track. Both 5x5 and 5/3/1 are very detailed with a roadmap to make good strength gains- no guess work- just follow the plan.

Obviously the other component is aerobic activity- lots of options there- hiking/biking/running/swimming/etc, mix it up, make it fun.

The biggest key to overall fitness imo is consistency, make it routine.
 

acesand8s

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Check out Ryan Humiston he has a gym plan that is really good. It's also, only 20 dollars and he is pretty entertaining.
 
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