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Crushinator
Profile Joined August 2011
Netherlands2138 Posts
October 14 2014 20:14 GMT
#3581
Yeah I suggest just youtubing the exercises and going for it, don't put any weight on the bar and just practice the movement a little first. Honestly you aren't going to feel confident in the gym till later, going to be a little awkward unfortunately :D
mordek
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States12705 Posts
October 14 2014 20:27 GMT
#3582
I still feel awkward when I try something new. Nothing wrong with not instantly getting a movement. There's a reason repetitions and practice are part of lifting
It is vanity to love what passes quickly and not to look ahead where eternal joy abides. Tiberius77 | Mordek #1881 "I took a mint!"
GoTuNk!
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Chile4591 Posts
October 15 2014 02:38 GMT
#3583
On October 15 2014 04:49 VHbb wrote:
Ok first try was a failure.. I went to this gym where I had one free entrance but I found out only there that it was a "free" gym (meaning no instructor/teacher to follow anybody) .. I don't have a lot of experience so I ended up doing some random exercises copying more or less the other guys there (honestly I did it just because I didn't want to have wasted my time going there..) : I really don't feel confident enough to do the SS exercises by myself for the first time without any guidance.

I guess I will have to find a good gym at least for the first times For this week I think I'll go back to running (the last 34k run before the marathon is this saturday...!)


Just copy some vids and do the lifts. Trial and error it's how you learn on the gym.

I'd strongly advice to avoid PT's and rather look for someone doing the lift you want to learn that looks somewhat competent/similar to the videos you have seen. Lifters inside a gym are the nicest people you will find pretty much anywhere.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20062 Posts
October 15 2014 03:49 GMT
#3584
Experience is the best teacher. Trial and error ftw. Just get the movements down with super light weight, trust us you'll be fine!
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
VHbb
Profile Joined October 2014
689 Posts
October 15 2014 20:08 GMT
#3585
Hi guys! Thanks everybody for the nice advices, I will definitely go back to the gym and try out the exercises by myself (I'm watching several videos) unfortunately I won't be able before next week..
There are still a few points that leave me a bit perplex, for example I don't think I can learn deadlifts (the correct posture and the movements) completely by myself, but probably the best way is to seek for the advice of someone experienced in the gym and then try and try again

My life for Aiur !
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20062 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-15 20:31:08
October 15 2014 20:30 GMT
#3586
Here are some vids that I think do a pretty good job explaining the deadlift and squat:
Deadlift


Squat:

But I do the "olympic squat" shown here, but I like the hybrid as well. I prefer both over the low bar squat:
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
MtlGuitarist97
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1539 Posts
October 15 2014 20:41 GMT
#3587
Jonnie Candito's videos are awesome. I recommend subscribing to him on YouTube if you haven't already.
GoTuNk!
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Chile4591 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 01:06:07
October 16 2014 00:47 GMT
#3588
Edit: sorry wrong thread
Tilorn91
Profile Joined July 2012
Serbia218 Posts
October 20 2014 18:39 GMT
#3589
Sorry if this is not the right place to post this but it is a problem for me and it seems like a question with a simple enough answer that eludes me. Today during a workout in the gym I was approached by a man who straight up told me I smell really bad and it's repugnant. He was being polite about it, but I still felt super ashamed since I never noticed it myself.

I shower once a day and never really had a noticeable problem with my body odor, but the guy said it's been bothering him and some other people he didn't want to mention for some time now. How do I deal with a smell that I can't notice? It really bothers me since I'm fairly insecure about my self (that's the reason why I go to the gym in the first place) and I'm even considering changing the gym because of how ashamed I am.
Najda
Profile Joined June 2010
United States3765 Posts
October 20 2014 20:13 GMT
#3590
On October 21 2014 03:39 Tilorn91 wrote:
Sorry if this is not the right place to post this but it is a problem for me and it seems like a question with a simple enough answer that eludes me. Today during a workout in the gym I was approached by a man who straight up told me I smell really bad and it's repugnant. He was being polite about it, but I still felt super ashamed since I never noticed it myself.

I shower once a day and never really had a noticeable problem with my body odor, but the guy said it's been bothering him and some other people he didn't want to mention for some time now. How do I deal with a smell that I can't notice? It really bothers me since I'm fairly insecure about my self (that's the reason why I go to the gym in the first place) and I'm even considering changing the gym because of how ashamed I am.


What kind of deodorant do you use, and do you typically use the same couple gym shirts? I had an issue with antiperspirant deodorant that contains aluminum mixing with the urea that is naturally in sweat making all my gym shirts smell bad even through regular wash. The smell was hardly noticeable to me though, except when the shirt got very sweaty so it might be similar to your situation.

Drinking more water dilutes the urea in sweat, or just switch to a deodorant that is not antiperspirant.
Tilorn91
Profile Joined July 2012
Serbia218 Posts
October 20 2014 20:19 GMT
#3591
On October 21 2014 05:13 Najda wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 21 2014 03:39 Tilorn91 wrote:
Sorry if this is not the right place to post this but it is a problem for me and it seems like a question with a simple enough answer that eludes me. Today during a workout in the gym I was approached by a man who straight up told me I smell really bad and it's repugnant. He was being polite about it, but I still felt super ashamed since I never noticed it myself.

I shower once a day and never really had a noticeable problem with my body odor, but the guy said it's been bothering him and some other people he didn't want to mention for some time now. How do I deal with a smell that I can't notice? It really bothers me since I'm fairly insecure about my self (that's the reason why I go to the gym in the first place) and I'm even considering changing the gym because of how ashamed I am.


What kind of deodorant do you use, and do you typically use the same couple gym shirts? I had an issue with antiperspirant deodorant that contains aluminum mixing with the urea that is naturally in sweat making all my gym shirts smell bad even through regular wash. The smell was hardly noticeable to me though, except when the shirt got very sweaty so it might be similar to your situation.

Drinking more water dilutes the urea in sweat, or just switch to a deodorant that is not antiperspirant.


I have no idea what kind of deodorant I'm using, but I'm 100% changing it tomorrow morning. Could be the gym gear too, I'm always cycling 2 shirts and 2 shorts that I wash after the workout.
GoTuNk!
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Chile4591 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-21 00:25:17
October 21 2014 00:24 GMT
#3592
Try putting sodium bicarbonate on ur armpits when you shower. That's the only way I could get rid of armpit odor.

I'm not trolling, with some google you will find similar experiences.
It's ok to be sweaty and smelly on the gym though.
Najda
Profile Joined June 2010
United States3765 Posts
October 21 2014 01:21 GMT
#3593
On October 21 2014 05:19 Tilorn91 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 21 2014 05:13 Najda wrote:
On October 21 2014 03:39 Tilorn91 wrote:
Sorry if this is not the right place to post this but it is a problem for me and it seems like a question with a simple enough answer that eludes me. Today during a workout in the gym I was approached by a man who straight up told me I smell really bad and it's repugnant. He was being polite about it, but I still felt super ashamed since I never noticed it myself.

I shower once a day and never really had a noticeable problem with my body odor, but the guy said it's been bothering him and some other people he didn't want to mention for some time now. How do I deal with a smell that I can't notice? It really bothers me since I'm fairly insecure about my self (that's the reason why I go to the gym in the first place) and I'm even considering changing the gym because of how ashamed I am.


What kind of deodorant do you use, and do you typically use the same couple gym shirts? I had an issue with antiperspirant deodorant that contains aluminum mixing with the urea that is naturally in sweat making all my gym shirts smell bad even through regular wash. The smell was hardly noticeable to me though, except when the shirt got very sweaty so it might be similar to your situation.

Drinking more water dilutes the urea in sweat, or just switch to a deodorant that is not antiperspirant.


I have no idea what kind of deodorant I'm using, but I'm 100% changing it tomorrow morning. Could be the gym gear too, I'm always cycling 2 shirts and 2 shorts that I wash after the workout.


It should say antiperspirant on it if it is, or it will list aluminium in the ingredients. Antiperspirants make up the majority of the market so just make sure you know what you're getting.
Crushinator
Profile Joined August 2011
Netherlands2138 Posts
October 21 2014 11:35 GMT
#3594
Certain synthetic fiber shirts also don't lose their odour in the wash. But being smelly in a gym should not be that offensive to anyone unless it is really really bad, you should consider the possibility that guy was just being a dick.
Sharkey
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
668 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-28 06:48:37
October 27 2014 00:34 GMT
#3595
I am trying to do some fitness at my house to get in better shape. I don't care about getting bulky I want to tone and be healthy. Does anyone have any good exercise recommendations? I have a exercise mat and ball. If you know of apps or exercise routines that I could use that would be very beneficial!!

edit- not trolling! I am just new to this so thank you for your help^^ If you look at my post history and length of time on TL.net you will see that I am not a troll, just a lurker.

Tomorrow I will try to do these exercises: http://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine I will start off at the bottom of the progression and work my way up. It will take lots of work, but I can't wait to see the results.
If anyone has any serious prayer requests please PM me. Thx.
zatic
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Zurich15353 Posts
October 27 2014 14:08 GMT
#3596
On October 27 2014 09:34 Sharkey wrote:
I am trying to do some fitness at my house to get in better shape. I don't care about getting bulky I want to tone and be healthy. Does anyone have any good exercise recommendations? I have a exercise mat and ball. If you know of apps or exercise routines that I could use that would be very beneficial!!

I am seriously not sure if you are trolling...

If not, please first read the OP of this thread to get a general idea about training, then come back with more specific questions: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sports/261928-general-training-recommendations
ModeratorI know Teamliquid is known as a massive building
Souma
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
2nd Worst City in CA8938 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-18 03:18:08
November 18 2014 03:17 GMT
#3597
wrong thread.
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Blizzkrieg
Profile Joined March 2014
95 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-20 03:46:27
November 20 2014 03:13 GMT
#3598
I've been lifting for around 8 years now and I'm happy with the results, but I've never really considered leg work outs. Long story short, when I was around 21, I threw out my back.. and before it could fully recover I some how re-injured it (we're talking from simply bending over to pick something up, and upon straitening up again, severe pain shooting through my back). After a week or two of this I saw a physician who figured out that my left leg is just slightly shorter than my right which was causing issues and lengthening the healing process. Later on I saw another doctor who told me I had a slight curve in my spine, but that it wasn't quite scoliosis.

Ever since that discovery I've steered clear of any leg workouts for fear that I would seriously injure my back and or one of my legs.

Does anyone else here have this problem, or at the very least could anyone suggest simple leg exercises that I could start out with to build strength so I can eventually work up to squats? Everywhere I read, people are always stressing the importance of squats and I figure it's time to give them a shot.

Thanks!
Man is equally incapable of seeing the nothingness from which he emerges and the infinity in which he is engulfed. -Blaise Pascal
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20062 Posts
November 20 2014 15:43 GMT
#3599
How long ago did you hurt your back? Was it your lower back, off to the side? The leg length thing makes me thing your pelvis/SI joint is out of whack and you could use an adjustment. You probably have very little muscle in your lower body and back from avoiding leg workouts so there's probably not a lot of stability.

Give this a read:
http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2010/02/so-you-hurt-your-lower-back/

Give this a watch:

how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Blizzkrieg
Profile Joined March 2014
95 Posts
November 20 2014 21:22 GMT
#3600
On November 21 2014 00:43 decafchicken wrote:
How long ago did you hurt your back? Was it your lower back, off to the side? The leg length thing makes me thing your pelvis/SI joint is out of whack and you could use an adjustment. You probably have very little muscle in your lower body and back from avoiding leg workouts so there's probably not a lot of stability.


There's no "probably" about it... I have very little muscle in my lower body. The injury was 6 or 7 years ago... hasn't occurred since then as I always stretch my back daily and before exercises.

Now that you got me thinking about it, I don't know exactly which part of my back was injured.. the physician was more concerned with the fact that the injury was taking so long to heal and I don't remember him giving me a straight answer on that... but I do remember it feeling like it was right in the middle of my back.

I read some other articles (and videos) talking about how if you think one leg is shorter than the other, its typically a functional(muscular) issue, rather than a structural(bone-related) issue.

Now this is the thing that threw me off.... when I look in a mirror you can clearly see that one side of my hips is higher than the other. That would automatically lead me to believe that it's a structural issue, but the video I watched said that when your hips are off, more often than not, its muscle related. That, to me, goes against common sense... but I'm not a physician.

I'll try some of these stretches and see if they help anything. Oh and I should mention, I've been wearing an extra sole in my left shoe for a few years now which has never caused me any pain or discomfort what so ever.

Thanks for the response.
Man is equally incapable of seeing the nothingness from which he emerges and the infinity in which he is engulfed. -Blaise Pascal
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