... Iβve mostly just done cardio for my workouts in the past - or workout DVDβs that involved light dumbbells. Iβve always been a little intimidated to venture over to the βdudeβ part of the gym... you know the area with all the grunting? π
Iβve decided to face those fears and start training with real weights. It will be a slow process because I want to spend tons of time on getting my form right - but Iβm excited to get stronger and see my body change.
This photo was taken yesterday and even though I took it super easy the first day - you better believe I am sore as hell today! Bring on all the salt baths and stretching to rehab my muscles and get ready for my next lift session in a few days! π
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Yeahh Here is one of the sportive steemian woman. Congrats and Keep going on ....
Thanks @cryptoewp! πͺπ»
Squats, deadlift and bench press. The only three lifts anyone should have to do! Throw in planks and some running, and you're good.
Don't go too heavy. It may feel easy at first but good form is waaaay more important!
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Thanks holo! Iβm definitely planning to take it super slow and work on form for a long time before layering on extra weight.
As for excercises - Iβm planning to just cycle through 5 excercises - squats, bench press, barbell row, deadlift and overhead press. So far Iβve just done the squats and bench press and will spend the next month learning good form and adding in the others. π
It is so satisfying putting it all together in a clean and jerk when you graduate to that level of confidence and good form! :) Good luck with it, and stay injury free, unlike me!
Oh no!! π¬ Sorry to hear that my friend. π
Always face your fears you will be stronger and better for it. Go get it!
Thanks! πͺπ»
As some wise philosopher once said: no pain no gain! π Keep it up! Iβm challenging myself on a bike the last weeks. In the beginning it was tough, but now Iβm addicted... Hope youβll have a similar experience!
Thatβs awesome Michel! So cool that youβve been pushing yourself on the bike lately. Iβm pretty pumped for this new adventure! Never thought Iβd be excited about going to the gym. π
Squat goals! You go get those guns girl pow pow
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Thanks! π Gonna take some but the guns are coming!
Way to go @coruscate ! Wishing you all the best, its been many years since I have been in a gym!
Thanks Karen!! Itβs been years for me too! π
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Competition @heiditravels
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Hahah Iβm totally not Heidi level yet! π That girl has some guns! πͺπ»
Good for you!
Thanks! Iβm excited to see how this goes!
Love to see people to do workout for their fitness. I also try my best to be regular for my fitness level.
Thatβs awesome! What do you like to do for your workouts? Iβm always curious what works well for other people. π
Too much busy life now a days and hardly get a little time in morning, Running 2.00km with stretching excercises simply
Oh nice! Canβt go wrong with some cardio and stretching!
Always great to mix up workouts and try new routines as the body often needs a shock to progress. Enjoy the journey!
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Thanks my friend!! π
The real question is to do what you believe is important for you!
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Couldnβt agree more! Excited to try something new - but listening to your body to see what works is always the most important thing. π
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Great. Enjoy the journey, you got 1 rmsfitness token for support. Trade it on steem-engine.com
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Oh cool!! Thank you!
Mental strength overcomes all the fear...
Thatβs true... easier said than done though. π¬ I felt so uncomfortable for the first half hour - but once I broke through that it was so much easier! π
Ye, I understand you!
As humans, we fear the unknown and everything that takes us out of our comfort zone...