I really need help on what I should focus on at the gym

BrooklynQT · 03-27-2005, 03:19 PM

Hi all, I'm on here to ask for help on what I can do at the gym to better my routine and see results. I'm 5'4 and weigh 155 and thats not cutting it for me. I would like to take my weight down to 130 or less but my goal is 130. I go to the gym 4 times a week. My problem is I'm not really sure what routine I should be doing. My biggest problem area is my thighs I need to lose and definitely tone that area. Next would be my stomach definitely need toning there. My arms well lets just say I want to work on them also especially the back of my arms. Oh and a I wouldn't mind a bigger and more firm also !
I've joined a gym that's local and a great fee but the only thing is there are no classes there. So, the only thing I have to work with are myself and the machines. This is where I need help ! I basically go in there without really a clue of what sort of routine I should be doing on those 4 days. I go in to work on the areas I indicated earlier but don't really know what machines will help the areas I need work in. I want to see some results out of my time spent in the gym so I'm asking you guys that know your stuff out there for help.
My routine right now is go in and either do the bicycle, the elipticle or treadmill for 30 mins then go and do leg lifts with different weight machines doing 3 sets of 15 reps. I do 100 situps different kinds and i try to also work on some of the arm machines. I know this is pitiful I need serious help...Can anyone please help me??? Anything would be appreciated..thanx 4 taking time to read my long pitiful gym story

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 08:07 AM

If anyone can help me with answers to my first post please feel free. I'm new and I don't know if I did anything wrong because it seems I'm the only newbie that didn't get any welcome or replies thanx bye

Stu · 03-28-2005, 08:17 AM

What is your diet like?

Du · 03-28-2005, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynQT

. My problem is I'm not really sure what routine I should be doing. My biggest problem area is my thighs I need to lose and definitely tone that area. Next would be my stomach definitely need toning there. My arms well lets just say I want to work on them also especially the back of my arms. Oh and a I wouldn't mind a bigger and more firm also !

For your diet: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=21113 (Guide to Cutting, Bulking & Maintenance)

For training: Id recommend this. Youll prolly get the most support using this program, especialy considering the guy that designed it (GoPro) is here with us. http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=31408 (Power/Rep Range/Shock: The Basics)

And welcome to IronMag. Good luck.

**Prince** · 03-28-2005, 08:35 AM

BrooklynQT welcome to IM!

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 11:31 AM

My diet is off too...I hear different what to eat and what not to eat. So I've been doin veggies and grilled chicken or soups and salad.

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 11:35 AM

Thanx for the welcome!

Yanick · 03-28-2005, 02:15 PM

welcome to IM. where are you from in brooklyn?

nsimmons · 03-28-2005, 02:34 PM

You need to focus on more intensive cardio and burn that body fat. You should be sweating something fierce after 30 minutes. Ive talked to a lot of women who say they dont sweat at all. Thats only because they've never exercised hard. You wont see much results with a lot of fat over your muscles. That with a proper routine as pointed out will help tremendously.

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 02:52 PM

Thanx Yan! and I'm from Park Slope

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 02:57 PM

Thanx for the support nsimmons

I do sweat I just don't think I do enough though because I'm not a sweater...but like you said I must not be pushing hard enough. The treadmil makes me sweat and the eliptical not much the bike.

nsimmons · 03-28-2005, 03:03 PM

Myself i run on an oval track for 35-40 min, i take a 5 min break in the middle. By the last lap my heart is killing me, my throat burns and tastes metallic and I'm soaked. Then in an hour i get a wicked high. I'm seeing major improvements in physique. So thats what it takes for me. Total focus and determination to finish that last lap.

Damn I psyched myself up. Im going running now.

Du · 03-28-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsimmons

Myself i run on an oval track for 35-40 min, i take a 5 min break in the middle. By the last lap my heart is killing me, my throat burns and tastes metallic and I'm soaked. Then in an hour i get a wicked high. I'm seeing major improvements in physique. So thats what it takes for me. Total focus and determination to finish that last lap.

Damn I psyched myself up. Im going running now.

You related to Richard Simmons?

min0 lee · 03-28-2005, 03:26 PM

Hello Brooklyn QT, I used live close to you. Well for only a month.

nsimmons · 03-28-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by du510

You related to Richard Simmons?

If i had a nickel...

Vieope · 03-28-2005, 07:25 PM

Have you ever experienced Vieope?

BrooklynQT · 03-28-2005, 07:31 PM

You know what I'm so not a runner

but ALOT of people do tell me that running is the best and fastest way to drop pounds....soo today I fast walked on the treadmill...but tomorrow I will try the running and not think about the fact that I don't like doing it.

Du · 03-28-2005, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Hello Brooklyn QT, I used live close to you. Well for only a month.

Then you smartened up?

b_reed23 · 03-28-2005, 07:46 PM

Another thing I would recomend doing is to watch other people at the gym...then if you see something you might like doing, just go up and ask questions! Most people will be more than happy to help! BILLIE

min0 lee · 03-28-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by du510

Then you smartened up?

Too far from where I work, never any parking and too be honest ...I didn't like the neighborhood. "I didn't fit in"

Du · 03-28-2005, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Too far from where I work, never any parking and too be honest ...I didn't like the neighborhood. "I didn't fit in"

Its a trannie-less neighborhood?

min0 lee · 03-28-2005, 09:10 PM

Kracin · 03-29-2005, 10:04 AM

welcome to the forums brooklyn cutie

you could run 20 miles a day and see no results if your diet isnt good, so make sure that you get that down as soon as possible and the results will come quicker than you could ever think! if you need help with that there are a couple people on here that are more than happy to help out anyone who wants it with their diet. check out the diet an nutrition section

sgtneo · 03-29-2005, 01:55 PM

welcome aboard brooklynqt

i personly think the power/rep range/shock work out is a bit to much for you and is design for bulking, however main thing is to get your diet sorted and what ever routine you decide on in order and give it your best

03-28-2005, 08:07 AM	#2
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	As a new gurl, I feel so unloved :( If anyone can help me with answers to my first post please feel free. I'm new and I don't know if I did anything wrong because it seems I'm the only newbie that didn't get any welcome or replies thanx bye

03-28-2005, 08:35 AM	#5
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03-28-2005, 07:25 PM	#16
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03-29-2005, 01:55 PM	#24
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	welcome aboard brooklynqt i personly think the power/rep range/shock work out is a bit to much for you and is design for bulking, however main thing is to get your diet sorted and what ever routine you decide on in order and give it your best
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03-28-2005, 08:17 AM	#3
Stu cooking up a storm Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,869 Photos: 1	What is your diet like?

03-28-2005, 11:31 AM	#6
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	My diet is off too...I hear different what to eat and what not to eat. So I've been doin veggies and grilled chicken or soups and salad.

03-28-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	Thanx for the welcome!

03-28-2005, 02:34 PM	#9
nsimmons All pug, all the time. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 583	You need to focus on more intensive cardio and burn that body fat. You should be sweating something fierce after 30 minutes. Ive talked to a lot of women who say they dont sweat at all. Thats only because they've never exercised hard. You wont see much results with a lot of fat over your muscles. That with a proper routine as pointed out will help tremendously.

03-28-2005, 02:52 PM	#10
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	Thanx Yan! and I'm from Park Slope

03-28-2005, 02:57 PM	#11
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	Thanx for the support nsimmons I do sweat I just don't think I do enough though because I'm not a sweater...but like you said I must not be pushing hard enough. The treadmil makes me sweat and the eliptical not much the bike.

03-28-2005, 03:03 PM	#12
nsimmons All pug, all the time. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 583	Myself i run on an oval track for 35-40 min, i take a 5 min break in the middle. By the last lap my heart is killing me, my throat burns and tastes metallic and I'm soaked. Then in an hour i get a wicked high. I'm seeing major improvements in physique. So thats what it takes for me. Total focus and determination to finish that last lap. Damn I psyched myself up. Im going running now.

03-28-2005, 03:26 PM	#14
min0 lee I See© Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 32,646 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Hello Brooklyn QT, I used live close to you. Well for only a month.

03-28-2005, 07:31 PM	#17
BrooklynQT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Photos: 1	You know what I'm so not a runner but ALOT of people do tell me that running is the best and fastest way to drop pounds....soo today I fast walked on the treadmill...but tomorrow I will try the running and not think about the fact that I don't like doing it.

03-28-2005, 07:46 PM	#19
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,240 Photos: 34	Another thing I would recomend doing is to watch other people at the gym...then if you see something you might like doing, just go up and ask questions! Most people will be more than happy to help! BILLIE

03-28-2005, 09:10 PM	#22
min0 lee I See© Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 32,646 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542

03-29-2005, 10:04 AM	#23
Kracin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 326 Photos: 4	welcome to the forums brooklyn cutie you could run 20 miles a day and see no results if your diet isnt good, so make sure that you get that down as soon as possible and the results will come quicker than you could ever think! if you need help with that there are a couple people on here that are more than happy to help out anyone who wants it with their diet. check out the diet an nutrition section

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