Joining the Gym today... (112)

Ok folks! I'm joining the gym today!
Have a massive (if you'll pardon the pun!!) ladder to climb to reach a health and fitness level that I'll be happy with. But am taking that first step today!
So....any messages of advise, support or otherwise please feel free to share!
Thanks in advance!

Don't start until Monday!!!

Will ya be on the diet Vodka for the weekend?

Just have me assesment today so gonna enjoy the weekend and then when I get back next Tues I'll be getting into in then PG!

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step



the gym is great and I love the jaccuzzi and steam room aswell

Unless you are definitely going to keep up at least 3 hours gym work a week they are an expensive way to keep fit. If it's just the walking machine your after, save the money for Xmas!!!

First, you need a base level of aerobic fitness to be able to do much on any machine so don't feel put out if you are blown out on any of the machines; start easy and short and work your way up gradually to more intense exercises. Don't eat for a good 4 hours before you work out as it will hurt you inside; a decent instructor will be able to give you diet sheets and a work out that will suit what you want to do and achieve and have lots of waters handy to avoid dehydration; you'd get through a litre during and just a work out in no time!!! Warming up and down is a vital part of your work as it helps to lessen injury and stiffness over time so find yourself some good stretches and that. Even small trips like walking to and from the shop for short distances adds to your exercise regime and helps keep your body supple and loose.

Lastly, don't give up easy and be prepared to work at it for a good 10 weeks before you really notice lasting effects (I know you won' give upt!!!). Don't even look at a scales or tape measure for a good month as working out to lose either a dress size or weight will take a while and are a long term goal Don't worry about hunger pangs either as your body's metabolism is changing and the increased activity will make it burn off foods quicker; plenty of fruit and veg and wholemeal starches will help curb these

Well done!! You'll enjoy the experience I ventured into the gym once.. try the pool also I swim all the time!! I love having a swim after a long day it always so refreshing and keeps me trim! Also the jacuzzi and steam room just to relax oh lovely

Trim? Crikey!!