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Nehkara · 08-20-2011, 12:51 PM

Hey guys!

I have been going to the gym for the last 2 months or so and am starting to see results. I haven't been going about my workout entirely properly but I don't think it did any harm.

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio on recumbent bike and 40+ minutes weight training on machines (Lat pull down, vertical row, bench press, pec deck, shoulder press, leg press). I have started out at twice a week but I am going to start going five days a week starting Monday.

I have been doing some reading this weekend and discovered I have been doing far too many reps at too low weight (I was doing 50+ reps/set on some machines).

So I have read in multiple places 15 reps/set should be max and you should ensure your muscles are fatigued by the last rep.

I am a gym noob. My goals are weight loss, strengthening my upper body, and endurance.

Any tips from the veterans to hone my workout? Should I do a session with a personal trainer?

08-20-2011, 12:51 PM	#427
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	Hey guys! I have been going to the gym for the last 2 months or so and am starting to see results. I haven't been going about my workout entirely properly but I don't think it did any harm. I am currently doing 20 mins cardio on recumbent bike and 40+ minutes weight training on machines (Lat pull down, vertical row, bench press, pec deck, shoulder press, leg press). I have started out at twice a week but I am going to start going five days a week starting Monday. I have been doing some reading this weekend and discovered I have been doing far too many reps at too low weight (I was doing 50+ reps/set on some machines). So I have read in multiple places 15 reps/set should be max and you should ensure your muscles are fatigued by the last rep. I am a gym noob. My goals are weight loss, strengthening my upper body, and endurance. Any tips from the veterans to hone my workout? Should I do a session with a personal trainer? __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature! Last edited by Nehkara; 08-20-2011 at 12:57 PM.