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by: haibing Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 12:07am  
I've been 5'6 tall, 110 pounds since I was 17.I really think I'm too skinny and week, I need to gain some muscle. But I have started working out by myself for many times and I quitted every time. So I think maybe getting a workout partner is a good idea. I'm at a beginner level. I'm a member of 24 hour fitness. Anyone interested in starting  working out with me? Or do you have any suggestion for me? 4951
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beastmode Active Indicator LED Icon 12
~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 1:15am  
Dude do not worry about it. Some of the badest guys I met were not that big. Most Navy Seals are not that big in fact. Just keep working out. Eventually you will meet someone in there to spot you and workout with you. You are not the only one who likes to workout with other people.   4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 6:02am  
Hire a trainer 4951
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Ray Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 6:16am  
Eat more coonass food!😂 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 7:45am  
Eat more coonass food!😂
 
@Ray:
 
Oh lord, that's true! 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 7:47am  
Dude do not worry about it. Some of the badest guys I met were not that big. Most Navy Seals are not that big in fact. Just keep working out. Eventually you will meet someone in there to spot you and workout with you. You are not the only one who likes to workout with other people.  
 
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How do you know this person is a guy? 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 7:47am  
Hire a trainer
 
@Jpgurl: Good idea.  It may be worth hiring a trainer, even if it's only for a few sessions so that you learn some techniques and get your form down.  Then work out on that program for a few months, get sufficient protein in your diet and enough rest and see if you put on some muscle.  Change it up if it isn't working after that. 
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 8:01am  

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>> Dude do not worry about it. Some of the badest guys I met were not that big. Most Navy Seals are not that big in fact. Just keep working out. Eventually you will meet someone in there to spot you and workout with you. You are not the only one who likes to workout with other people.  
 
@beastmode:
 
How do you know this person is a guy?
 
@WskyTngoFxtrt: I'm a clairvoyant. Sometimes I'm wrong though.
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 8:17am  
Hire a trainer
@Jpgurl: Unless you are really unmotivated and have no internet connection, don't do this unless you just want to throw money away.  You can watch a bazillion YouTube videos of how to do exercises correctly, except stay away from the Crossfit ones.  As for motivation, getting a workout partner is  a good idea.  Keeps both of you responsible for actually showing up to the gym which is half the battle and they can help push you, so workouts don't get stagnet.  Trainers do this too, however, it's gonna cost you.  I met all of my training buddies at the gym with no prior relationship with them from the outside.  We just started training together because we all lifted heavy, although powerlifters tend to gravitate toward each other anyway for spots.  So, OP, find someone that lifts like you and go say hi.    4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 8:31am  
Hiring a trainer is not a waste of money- if you hire a good certified trainer. You tube is ok for finding exercises and how to do them- but a good trainer will evaluate an individual for weakness and imbalalances and form and teach a client how and when to progress. I've seen to many people in the gym who train what they can see in the mirror- front of the body looks great- the back is a sad mess. Or my favorite- from the butt up looks like a body builder and the legs look like sticks.
The biggest reason I told the OP to hire a trainer is that he/ she mentioned that they workout for a while and then quits. A trainer can evaluate why the client quits or isn't motivated and then can set up a program with goals to keep the client motivated.
As far as Crossfit- definitely not my cup of tea BUT it can be a very valuable tool in a tool box. I try to never discount a program even if I don't care for it. Every program has its merits and its drawbacks- it all depends on the person and their goals. But every program should include cardio, strength and flexibility- take one away and set yourself up for injury and imbalance 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 8:34am  
@TexasTideFanI don't disagree with you, but until you are comfortable with the machines/free weights and the added weight being with someone who will correct your form will prevent injury until you have the muscle memory to do the form correctly. Also, curious why you say stay away from the crossfit ones (I don't do that stuff, but being a nosey nellie). I am a low impact person due to a knee injury. I can't even do a jumping jack without my kneecap dislocating 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 8:46am  
@TexasTideFan
 
I don't disagree with you, but until you are comfortable with the machines/free weights and the added weight being with someone who will correct your form will prevent injury until you have the muscle memory to do the form correctly. 
 
Also, curious why you say stay away from the crossfit ones (I don't do that stuff, but being a nosey nellie). I am a low impact person due to a knee injury. I can't even do a jumping jack without my kneecap dislocating
@Kraz2014: It's not rocket science.  Most exercises you can practice at home and then take to the gym.  If you need a trainer to walk you through stuff that you can see in practice from lifters with probably tons more experience, go ahead and cough up that money.  Heck, you can get damn good lifting advice in Mens Health or Muscle and Fitness. 
 
As for Crossfit, it's got it place but some of the form used in their exercises is less than solid.  I wouldn't say Crossfit is bad, just be careful with some of their exercises.      
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 9:17am  

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>> @TexasTideFan
 
I don't disagree with you, but until you are comfortable with the machines/free weights and the added weight being with someone who will correct your form will prevent injury until you have the muscle memory to do the form correctly. 
 
Also, curious why you say stay away from the crossfit ones (I don't do that stuff, but being a nosey nellie). I am a low impact person due to a knee injury. I can't even do a jumping jack without my kneecap dislocating
 
@Kraz2014: It's not rocket science.  Most exercises you can practice at home and then take to the gym.  If you need a trainer to walk you through stuff that you can see in practice from lifters with probably tons more experience, go ahead and cough up that money.  Heck, you can get damn good lifting advice in Mens Health or Muscle and Fitness. 
 
As for Crossfit, it's got it place but some of the form used in their exercises is less than solid.  I wouldn't say Crossfit is bad, just be careful with some of their exercises.      
 
 
@TexasTideFan: It's true that it isn't rocket science, but we've all seen the 50% of people that start a new routine at the gym, use bad form, and don't follow a plan that puts the exercises in the right order and balance through the week.  The issue isn't that you can't go in and lift weights, it's that you are not doing it correctly and can't see yourself well enough to even know if you are matching what they do on youtube.  So, for many people, it's worth a few sessions from a professional that will watch you closely and provide you with a good basic program. 
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 9:27am  
Take some of the classes at the gym.  I started doing that at the Y a couple of years ago and it helps.  I'm not good working out on my own, but there are several classes offered at the Y and working out with an instructor and other people keeps me going.   I'm guessing there are several classes at the gym you attend as well. 4951
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JerryJustice Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 9:31am  
Once I turned 21 I gained 30 pounds with beer alone, grab a six pack of tall boys (budweiser) and drink on that each night. Followed late night taco bell runs at 12am 4951
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haibing Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 7 years ago   Aug 23, '16 10:21am  
oops....I'm a girl. not a guy. 4951
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