Reached 30 and the wheels started falling off. Gained 20 pounds and back pain out of nowhere, it's like a damn sitcom. I feel uncomfortable in clothes I've worn for a decade so its time to put in effort. Better late than never I guess.
I want advice on good beginner resources. I'm talking really beginner, like how many reps to do, how long between reps, what machines to hit, etc. I've been to gyms before but just kinda rode the reclined bike them made shit up when I got to the weight machines. I also am terrible at not doing too much with my back, which is almost certainly where my back pain originates from, so extra instruction on how to properly engage my core is a bonus.
The one advantage I have is that I'm very good at tracking calories. I've just gotten lazy since Covid. So I've downloaded MacroFactor to try out some new technology. I've used Waistline recently but it's just too cumbersome to add food, and I lose motivation.
Appreciate the help in advance!
P.S. the one upside to turning 30 is that I can grow a beard now. So at least I've got that going for me
Hey there, happy 30 !!!
For context, I'm on the other side of the scale: barely 25 and a skeletal build that only sweet, sweet depression can give you. Truly hoping that soon enough we'll accurately recreate this meme π€
As I feel quite anxious going to a gym, not many pointers on that direction. For doing something at home... can you do squats?
I bought a kit of stretch bands (Amazon π§π· link) to start building some resistance both for legs and arms. It included a little booklet of what exercises you could do with each item. As a starter, I cycle between any 4 of them, doing 10 reps each time.
I find it natural that only oneself (let it be weight, resistance, etc.) can be used as their own measure; please assess and adapt this to you.
Rather than a how-to input, I'd like to address why do it? And not just once but consistently (?!). Because at times, doing it just for the sake of it dries up the motivation. So, what fun goals do you want to achieve with movement?
In my case, these are the ultimate goals fill me with
determination(and goblin energy):Mainly, not only be done with the exercise sessions, but reap the benefits of that strength and flexibility in your day-to-day life.
Be feral.
Congrats on the beard, too! :)
Be able to put on socks without pulling a muscle in my back π