How do I get a good workout?

[Anonymous]

I don't like working out in front of people. I tend to stay away from people because I feel like they are laughing at me so I barely go outside. I don't have much to work with the only workout I do is walk/run on my treadmill and even after using I don't feel like I've exercised enough. How do I get a good workout? Oh and if you have any tips on how to keep to a certain plan or just any workout tips that would be great!

[jmr2191]

If you're that concerned about people thinking negatively of your appearance if you go to a gym, there are some things you can do at home. Get something to hold your feet down with and do sit ups. Start with 3 sets of ten. Try doing pushups in the same form. As you feel more comfortable, put your hands closer together. It will make it harder and you will continue to feel the burn of working out.

Also, try buying some free weights and do some exercises with those. Start with something light (i.e. 10lbs) and do some arm curls for example. Also, do what I call a variable-based workout. Between exercises, go on the treadmill for five minutes at 3.5mph and a 2.0 incline to start with. This will keep your heart rate changing and will burn much more fat than a normally structured workout. I work at a gym and trained with a world champion mixed martial arts fighter.

-Jay

[Asker]

I can't do a push up right I can never go down much and when I try to my arms always give out and I can never keep my back straight either so would it be better to work on my upper body strength with weights before trying to do a lot of push ups (I just don't want to work hard on push ups when I know I am not doing them properly). I'll start doing more sit ups but should I start off with 3 sets of ten or should I work my way up to it?

[Asker]

Any suggestions for exercises to avoid for the variable-based workout or would any workout be fine?

[jmr2191]

The goal of the variable-based workout is to vary consistently vary your heart rate without having to take a break and restart your workout to do so. Start out with a short warmup (10 minutes or less) on a treadmill, elliptical or a short jog. Then, use free weights, machines or other muscle strengthening exercises. treadmill/elliptical is between each weight exercise for 5 mins.

Try doing pushups with your knees on the floor with your legs up. For situps, thrust your hands forward to help.

[Asker]

Alright, thank you!

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

There are plenty of at home workouts you can do. It's as simple as going out and buying p90x, insanity, whatever at home workout program that appeals to you the most.

But in the mean time, here's a fun workout (more like bahahahaha evil fun).. they're called m-100s. And they're an ideal workout to show you what intensity is, and how you need to bring it in to every workout. ;)

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=bkD9LwDBWW0

The objective is to complete all 100 reps as fast you can. Time yourself. Then continuously improve those times.

[Asker]

I will check those out and wow that looks like an evil fun workout lol can't wait to try it! Thanks!

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Good luck! You're gonna need it >:)

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Oh and do tell me how your first m-100 goes. ;)

[Asker]

I did it last night and kept starting over because I kept stopping at first but I finally finished it. I felt great when I finally finished and I am a little sore today! Thanks for telling me about the m-100! (:

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

No problem. I like the m-100.. I think 2mins 56 secs was my fastest time. I had to sit for like 30 minutes after cause I was incredibly out of breath xD It's a challenging workout. I like challenges >:)

Wall sits (w/ perfect form) for 2 minutes are fun. 800m of walking lunges is a fitness challenge that I plan on doing sometime soon.

I like weird workout challenges that I can determine strength via time position was held, or time it took to perform. They're exhausting, yet exciting.

[stubbsy]

link

This will get you started, but after working out at a gym for a week, you won't care about others, you will realize that their there for the same reason as you, and that's to look better and feel great, good luck,x

[Asker]

Thank you, I found some great articles on the link. I really can't stand working out in front of strangers or being in front of them either, they may be there for the same reasons but I just don't feel comfortable... I've been told I have social anxiety and I'm hoping that working out will help me get over it.

[stubbsy]

Yes I think working out will help you, because you get more confident with yourself as a natural motivator, so your do OK, and as you don't fancy working out in front of people, use your own body weight at home, and try and do a little zumba as well, this will really get your confidence up, good luck,x