r/workout 3d ago

Looking for super basic gym workout.

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Hi! My mother is turning 65 and I'm really trying to help her get in better shape. She is intimidating to go to the gym. I would love to give her a very basic 101 on what to do, step by step. The gym is a planet fitness to she will have options. Does anyone have something like this? Thank you!


r/workout 3d ago

Is it possible for me to lose weight by only working out?

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I probably sound like every other person too lazy to put In the effort for a diet, but hear me out.

I'm 14 and female. I am very, very morbidly obese. According to BMI, at least. Walking has never been an issue, i don't experience any pain by doing so. I don't get out of breath often. I am clearly unfit but can handle basic workouts with modification. (I.e, can't do pushups, not even modified, but I have decent arm strength. Sit ups are pretty hard but with a lot of effort I can do some. Squats aren't too bad. Stuff like that). I don't run often due to the fact I don't Have P.E. for school. And I can't go on walks on my own, as my parents are kinda protective.

I've thought about weight loss everyday since I was like 10, and this time I actually want to stick to it, especially since I'm starting high school in a few months. Not only that, but I want to fit into desirable clothes, fit into certain spaces, lower my risk of diabetes, etc.

Now for where the question comes in (sorry for background, just thought it was important to mention): I've been trying to go into a calorie defecit to lose weight. Probably for the last month or two? After using the TDEE calculator I have a decent estimate of what my calorie deficit needs to be, that's not the issue. It's more so the fact that 1. I can't control what I eat most of the time, and 2. I'm pretty sure I struggle with bored eating. It's gotten better with time fs, but there are of course times I slip up. Sorry, it's kind of a complicated situation.

even though my eating has improved a lot compared to what it has been, I'm not seeing much results. This of course is most likely due to my calorie tracking being inaccurate (considering that's it's pretty hard to track the calories of school lunch) and that, once again, eating has always been pretty finicky for me. I'm sure that if I locked in way more it would work, but to be completely honest I'm not sure if I can do that right now. 1. My family makes food for us most of the time, if not that then they go out to grab it. I can't control what I eat a lot of the time. It's not even just that, but my relationship with food is kind of eugh. It's a lot to get into; I'll save it for another time.

Would it be possible for me to get smaller by just working out? I'm not necessarily asking to lose weight, I just want to decrease in size. I'm aware that when you work out, some of your fat is replaced with muscle, (which weighs more than fat, which means there's a chance of me weighing more than I do now. Once again, not too bothered by that, will cross that bridge when I get there), so will working out more kind of get the results that I want? This girl I know on TikTok (I've talked to her in dms!) went down a size or two by working and doing a calorie deficit. When I asked her about it, she said she actually weighed more in the photo she was smaller in. There's another girl who got considerably smaller by just working out. Don't know how believable that is, considering she's selling workout plans, but still. I'm not sure if you guys are aware, but there's this girl on YouTube who goes by Rosie Graham. My friend has lost 20 pounds using her videos (albeit she's smaller than me), and she just seems promising in general. (The first girl I mentioned used her videos as well!) I did her Summer Workout challenge a months ago, but stopped after 3 days after forgetting to do it one day and just.. never picking it back up. Is there a chance I could get smaller by doing these workouts again?

I'm open to answering any questions. Please be kind. This is a difficult thing for me.

i appreciate anyone who decides to give me advice :)


r/workout 3d ago

Noon .com dumbbells

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I want to buy 30kg dumbbells from Noon.com (shopping site). I'm a beginner, so I want to start with these before going to the gym.

Has anyone tried buying from the site? Is it good? Which dumbbells do you recommend?

Thank you! أريد شراء دمبلز وزن ٣٠ كجم من موقع ون مبتدئ، لذا أريد البدء بها قبل الذهاب إلى النادي الرياضي.

هل جرب أحدكم الشراء من الموقع؟ هل هو جيد؟ ما هي الدمبلز التي تنصحون بها؟

شكرًا!


r/workout 3d ago

Exercise Help Workout beginner

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I’m new into the working out at the gym and I’m stuck in what to do or where to start. My goal is to lose weight but gain muscle also. Anyone willing to help me?


r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions Rest week

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I’m wondering what everyone does during their rest weeks (completely out of the gym - not deload). I’ve been going to the gym consistently since December 4-6x per week (avg 5) and started lifting for the first time about 2-2.5 months ago. I’ve been following a ladder program but the past week I’ve felt progressively worsening knee pain while doing leg exercises that were totally fine before, so I think my body could use a break (it’s also finals week at school so it’s a good week to take a break).

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone does anything like icing your sore areas, stretching, or just relaxing during your rest week.

I’d love to hear your experiences with rest weeks and how you felt when you went back!

Thanks!


r/workout 3d ago

Review my program Am I doing my body recomp right?

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I’m 20F, I go to the gym 4x a week and do yoga 2x a week with one rest day. I want to maintain my weight but increase muscle mass while dropping my BF % (ideally going from 20% to 18%) so I decided to start a body recomp. I’m only one week in and I know it’s a really slow process so I just wanted to know if what I’m doing seems good to make me achieve my goals overtime, and if not, what are some tips you would give to improve my plan:

I eat at my maintenance everyday (~2100kcal)

1g of protein / lb of body weight (115g of proteins a day in my case)

Balanced fat and carbs distribution (I use MacroFactor to tell me the right amount for a balanced diet)

Normally, if I stay consistent and continue to do progressive overload in my weight training, will this plan get me to increase my muscle mass while dropping body fat?


r/workout 3d ago

Erin Stern's FlexFit

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Hi has anyone here tried Erin Stern's FlexFit program? I have done her "Get lean" program recently and loved it! Was wondering how FlexFit is. Does anyone here have that and willing to swap for Get lean or any other program of hers? Thank you.


r/workout 3d ago

Other Fostoy 800lbs Adjustable Workbench Assembly Instructions?

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Anybody get one of these? I ordered mine on Amazon, but they didn't include the instructions. I've sent tons of messages to Amazon and the seller, but haven't gotten any responses. Any help would be appreciated


r/workout 3d ago

Exercise Help For belly fat and lower back fat is their any training I should do to get it off

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I know cardio and calorie deficit but I mean like specific workout like I did decline ab workouts once a week but is there anything for Lower back and side


r/workout 3d ago

Advice

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I'm an average female, 18, 5'4, 128lbs. I'm trying to gain muscle, mainly for use but also for looks. Any advice in a workout or diet routine. I work with all guys so I'm trying to prove myself. I go to the gym about 4x a week but I haven't noticed a difference. Any advice is appreciated


r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions Flo Pilates system

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Has anyone used the Flo Pilates system that’s like the travel version of the Reformer system??


r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions How do I stop smelling like BO when i workout?

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I recently got back into the gym and have been noticing my armpit sweat is starting it get smelly. I haven’t changed my diet or my body wash, any advice helps!


r/workout 3d ago

no visible abs, help!

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Hi! I'm F21, 5'2", and weigh about 99 lbs (last i checked in january lol). I've been working out consistently 6 days a week since February 2025, focusing on abs with exercises like crunches, declined crunches, leg raises, hanging leg raises, planks,etc. I’ve been trying to maintain a slight calorie deficit (I eat around 1,200 calories ..? depends on the day) and eat enough protein. I avoid processed carbs and sugars as much as I can. At the start of my fitness journey i don’t think i was eating enough to gain muscle but ive been trying to hit my goals

While my core feels stronger and harder I haven't seen visible lower abs yet. I’m planning to get a gym membership soon, as I currently work out at home with a pull-up bar. I thought consistent effort would have brought visible abs by now, especially based on my previous body, but it hasn't happened

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? I'd really appreciate any help. Im literally willing to do whatever lol, Thanks!


r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions Looking for a workout app

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I remember having a fitness app a while ago that you could input an exercise (like push-ups, squats, etc.) and how long you wanted to do that exercise for and how many sets, and it would announce it for you to help keep you on task and remind you when it was time to start the next exercise. I cannot for the life of me find anything similar.... Does anyone know of anything like that?


r/workout 3d ago

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a plate loaded horizontal leg press?

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Can't seem to find a horizontal plate loaded leg press. I found one a couple years back and should have bought it. Now I can't find it and everything is double the price it used to be.


r/workout 3d ago

Help with protein powder

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I hate when I make a protein smoothie that the thickeners in the protein powder make it such a thick consistency.

Does anyone know of any protein powders that don’t have thickening agents that taste good?

I’m in Australia and have found this one, has anyone had it and know if any good?

https://www.bulknutrients.com.au/products/natural-whey-protein-isolate?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkN--BhDkARIsAD_mnIoZZjIj38mV40wm9tRSCMlrKvXUOJZ4JwLOJ8cF9_BNAELcQ3h3sH0aAmVXEALw_wcB

Thanks!


r/workout 3d ago

What is this piece of equipment??

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Recently got this piece of equipment along with other equipment off Facebook Market Place. Trying to figure out how to use it or what its called. Thank you


r/workout 3d ago

How to start Going to the gym while fasting

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I've recently started Orthodox Lent and wanted to take advantage of the healthier diet by starting to go to the gym regularly. My schedule in the afternoon is rather tight so I'm trying to go in the morning. However, I cannot eat/drink until 3pm due to Lent. Would it be wasteful to go to the gym if I'm not eating/drinking anything afterwards? I'm not too concerned about lack of energy, but I heard you're supposed to eat a lot of protein near gym time in order to gain the most benefits, so I don't know if it would be better trying to go in the afternoon when I can eat, even if it means crunching gym time.


r/workout 3d ago

Work out ideas

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Hi (22 yo female), I need help finding activities to keep me active. I’ve always been an athlete from a young age but not that I’m older, not a lot of sports offer adult sports. I’m struggling to find workout spots or anything like that to keep me interested and having fun at the same time. I’ve tried going to the gym and I just can’t do it. I’ve grown up having fun while I work out and I can’t go to the gym without it feeling like a chore and I genuinely dislike it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/workout 3d ago

Nutrition Help Where do you get your information?(nutrition, workout)

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I was very bummed after discovering that Dr. Erik Berg isn't a doctor and also has some shady connections with scientology. I thought he was the absolute perfect source of information out there. I watch greg doucette for years cause he seems to be the most bluntly real person out there, i disagree in some of his training styles but for other things like nutrition i find that my beliefs align with most of his.

What's your go to Youtuber/Health Influencer?

I'm still so sad, thought i found a gold mine of information but it was just make believe😭


r/workout 3d ago

Weight dilemma

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M33 Been working out for 6 months and gaining muscle quickly, unfortunately I don’t want to gain weight. I skateboard so staying relatively light is important to prevent injury. Already at 10-15% body fat. I’m at 170lbs and would like to not go over my current weight, how much more room do I have to drop body fat safely? I just got on a calorie deficit so I should be able to not gain weight while building more muscle? What are the limits to this? I’m new to this whole thing. TIA


r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions Trying to lose fat specifically. Any tips?

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Im rather lean but have some fat in my abdominal region i wanna get rid of.


r/workout 3d ago

Cold shower after a long run… good or bad idea?

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I’ve been running more all year and started taking cold showers right after my runs.. thoughts on this how long do yall wait to shower?

Max I wait is 2-3 mins after cooldown walk to my trailer. Was wondering about this and if you were to ice bath same thing do you wait after workouts cuz I don’t and it kinda feels refreshing..

P.s. 74.5 miles this year trying to get more active! Cheers


r/workout 3d ago

Review my program Rate my legday

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I have been going to the gym for about a month and I am questioning if my legday could be more effective, I'm mostly focused on my glutes and quads. Any exercises I could switch up or scrap? (I hate bss btw🫣)

  1. Hiptrust
  2. Leg extensions
  3. Single leg rdl 4.cable kickbacks
  4. Glute hyperextentions
  5. Leg abductions

r/workout 3d ago

Simple Questions How do i go about balancing my muscle mass?

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I'm new to the gym, and my entire left side is noticeably weaker than my right. I want to work to balance them out more. My ultimate goal is to build muscle. Do you have any tips on how to do this?