Finally asking for a little help when working out?

[Anonymous]

Okay I have been going to the gym for a few months. I have slowed down due to frustration. One thing I do every time is go on the treadmill for at least 15-30 mins, or try and play basketball. After that I would lift weights, but more or less do the same exercises. I have no idea of what exercises to do to be well rounded and how to execute these exercises. Can't really afford a gym trainer, hence I am asking on here. Maybe someone can lead me to a good site with a nice workout guide and explanations on how to do the exercises for a complete noob (oh boy I feel like an idiot all this time wasted at the gym for no reason, I still look the same as when I started maybe about 10 lbs lighter. Yet it seems like its coming back).

P.S. When I don't go I will do about 2 sets of push ups, the first set I can do about 25 then the second set about 15. I have been getting that second set I have getting it up though.

[brettb]

Well what exactly are you trying to do? are you trying to increase mass, strength, lose weight, get toned? There are different excersises you can do that will assist in all mentioned above. And what are you trying to target: Arms, legs, back, core, or everything? Is there anything in particular you are training for like a warrior dash, new sport, a physical test for a job? Sorry for the questions but this all beneficial information in trying to understand your goals in know what exactly you are trying to aim for.

[Frunkiss]

You need to have clear reachable goals. Sounds like you want to lose weight. I like to focus on weight training first and then do cardio activities so I'm not tired for pushing the weight around. You should look up Luimarco and Twinmuscleworkout on Youtube. I have never cut weight myself so I'm not a great source.

You should be eating all lean protein and a lot of green stuff. Breads and potatoes are complex carbs and take longer to burn and should be minimized.

[dan123z4]

There is a book called the workout by gunnar peterson. He's a big celeb trainer, and I believe its the best guide for a beginer. It tells you everything you need to know from weights to cardio and nutrition. Very easy to follow