beginner fitness

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    Honest opinions/body dysmorphia

    Hey everyone, F21, I’ve been overweight (not so extreme, just a couple of extra kg) since I was 10-12 years old, I’ve always gone up and down in weight, but in the last 2 years, I’ve gained about 20-25kg progressively I started my caloric deficit + some gym (lifting weights + cardio sessions)...
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    7 MIN ABS AND CORE HOME WORKOUT | no equipment no repeat

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    Beginner advice

    I'm 18f, 5"4 & abour 60kg. I've never done sports / fitness training before but I've just started going the gym twice a week w a friend. What I've done both times is the overhead press w just the 15kg bar (5 sets of 5), the leg press (not sure what weight bcoz it's a machine - but 5 sets of 5...
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    Is this a good workout split? (detailed)

    Push - Quadriceps/Glutes, Chest, Shoulders, Triceps Pull - Hamstrings, Back, Biceps Full body focus on strength Most exercises are 3 sets except for a few exceptions Push: Flat dumbell press (2 sets) isolateral chest press (2 sets) hack squat chest low cable fly (upper chest focus) tricep...
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    I’ve stalled at losing weight!

    I need help! I’ve completely stalled at losing weight F 5’5 180. I don’t smoke, drink, or consume pop. I’m not really into sweets. I think I eat fairly healthy, cauliflower rice and zoodles in replace of carbs and I rotate proteins per week. I HATE cardio with a passion, but I am scared that...
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    STOP procrastinating and START working out - 7 useful tips

    I see that for many people, especially at the beginning of their journey, it's difficult to stay motivated when they don't see fast results or it's too difficult to achieve a goal (e.g. 6-pack). In this video, I'll give you 7 tips that will help you stay motivated throughout your fitness...
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    Tracking Macros (beyond protein/calories)

    For the purposes of weight training and gaining muscle, aside from tracking your calories to see if your in a deficit/surplus depending on your goals, and tracking your protein, does the ratio of your carbs/fats make any difference in terms of muscle growth/fat loss. E.G you need 2000 calories...
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    What kind of protein do you take?

    So my sister and I switched to a new protein shake... we've only had it for about a week and it claims to make changes in 8. I'm just curious on what protein you guys take? The name of my protein shake is "GNC AMP WHEYBOLIC" chocolate fudge flavor :p
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    Multi fitness machine

    Hello all, Started working out a month ago with barbell training in the home gym(so shit noob here). The training I do is a full body workout spread over a week but lately I noticed my weights are not challenging anymore. Now before I rush to the store to buy more weights or a new barbell, my...
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    Lying Bodyweight IYT Raises (Back Exercise) Especially for beginners

    Hi everyone! in this short video, I've shown how to do floor I-Y-T raises exercise. According to the Ameican Council of Exercise (ACE), IYT is one of the best back workouts that you can do at home without equipment.
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    Is this a good push/pull/legs routine for 5'6 F, ~150 lbs?

    Is this a good push/pull/legs routine for 5'6 F, ~150 lbs? Hello, I am a 5'6 F, ~150 lbs, and I am in my first week of doing a push-pull-legs routine (3 days on, 1 day off) and I am wondering if what I'm doing right now is good? I am trying to get more toned overall and lose weight. I have a...
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    Can't take sets to failure due to nauesea and lightheadedness before that

    Hello! I am relatively new to going to the gym and lifting weights. I have a problem with certain excersises that use a lot of body movement (e.g. lat pulldowns) where during my 2nd/3rd set of 12 reps i get extremely lightheaded and nauseatic and cant finish the set (even though my muscles...
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    should I Bulk or Cut or body recomp ?

    Hey guys, i intend to return to gym this year but i have no plans whether i should cut or bulk, but first, lemme tell u about my story : I used to go to gym when i was 17 years old, at the time i was in highschool and i did it for like 10 months and then i stopped after graduating....I enclose...
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    dissapointed progress

    After a month of hitting the gym and doing 30 minute cardio for 4 times a week. stepped on the scale to discover i only lost 0.5kg(1lbs) and lowered my fat percentage with 1% and increased muscle percentage with 1% Was expecting better results and am really dissapointed. Been eating in a small...
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    Eight Week Routine: Is this appropriate for a total beginner?

    I'm pretty motivated to get into a fitness routine from being fairly out of shape and I know that I do best when there's an ambitious goal that I can cross off my list on a daily basis. What do you all think about the following plan on alternating days for eight weeks with one day of rest? This...
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    A stranger corrected my form at the gym

    He was clearly a pro (seriously.. had the bod of Hercules) and we didn't speak the same language, but he came over and showed me the proper way to move my arms during a lift. I super appreciated the help and he was very excited that I was receptive and started using the proper form - and I could...
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    20 F, trying to tone, get into a routine

    So I’m already kinda thin, but I’m wanting to get rid of the little bit of chub I have on my stomach area. I want to tone up and actually get a flatter stomach. I just wanted maybe some advice on exercises to do in a gym to start off because I’m not yet comfortable because I have no idea what...
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    Questions about my diet

    Hello everyone. So I have been trying to get in shape, get some more weight and I have been talking with many people and watching videos and I am unsure about one thing ,as it seems conflicting. Short info about me - I am 175 (5'10) and 62 kg (137 lb) male, in 20s. So the one thing I am...
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    Q: Metatarsal pain from running. What to do instead?

    Good day! I need some help from folks more experienced than I. I began my first successful fitness journey about a year ago. I've dropped a significant amount of weight and have met and exceeded a lot of my fitness goals. One of those was working back to a 7.5 minute mile (what I ran in high...
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    I’m 13 and wondering if Creatine is necessary

    I’ve been working out for a while now, and have noticed changes. I don’t know if creatine would really make a difference.
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