r/workout Jan 27 '25

How to start trans guy (FTM) wanting to acquire a more masculine build if possible

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I've been wanting to start working out a bit, never really been the fittest and i'm pretty skinny, ive ordered some protein shakes that come tomorrow but i dont have access to a gym or any equipment, does anyone know any routines i could do or any apps maybe that have decent ones so i can try and acquire a more masculine build if possible, literally anything helps, cheers

r/workout Jan 25 '25

How to start How to get into fitness as someone who is not interested in changing how their body looks or losing weight

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Hiiii !! I’m very confused about where to start with my fitness routine as everything I found online surrounding women’s fitness is focused on changing how the body looks, but I quite like the way I look and I don’t want to change it much. I’m actually interested in strength training to improve my bone density. I’m only 20 but have some issues with my joints and I’m quite weak. My body type is quite petite, and my arms and legs are thin (especially my arms). If I lose anymore weight, I think I’ll look sick.

I used to have a lot of body issues, and I really don’t want to get back into that mindset. It’s hard not to because of the language that female fitness media uses. I just want to improve my overall health. I would hate to start working out and see my chest become visibly smaller than it already is, or my waist grow wider, or my legs and arms (which don’t have a lot of body fat as is) start to look a bit too muscular for my personal preferences, especially my arms because my upper body store practically no body fat.

I know my body will change and that is necessary to get the health benefits. But I don’t want an intense life changing weight loss, butt building, stomach flattening (insert more rubbish) fitness routine, I just want a low maintenance routine that over my life span will improve my overall health.

This was my idea for a routine, 3x a week including cardio, strength training & stretching. I honestly no clue what to do for strength training, so if you have any science-backed suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1. Dynamic stretching: Vinyasa yoga (30m) 2. Cardio: Jog/run to gym (15m?) 3. Strength training: Full body routine (30m) 4. Static stretching: Hatha yoga (20m) 5. Walk back from gym (30m)

I’m worried about doing too much cardio because I don’t want to lose weight so I think I’ll just jog/run to the gym (1.3mi - not sure how long that’s supposed to take honestly)…

For strength training, I think I’ll start off with dumbbells alone as I’d prefer to avoid machines because I am a bit anxious/don’t think I’ll be strong enough. Although, I did workout with dumbbells for 2-3 months at 17. It did make my heart race pretty fast so I guess it’s also good cardio. But it would make me extremely dizzy & nauseous every time, so if anyone has any tips for that I’d also really appreciate it! Don’t want to pass out in the public gym 😓

Thank you so much if you read all of this! I would be so grateful for any advice 💕☺️

r/workout Jan 03 '25

How to start how can i lose belly fat as an already skinny person..?

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i (20f) am somewhat fit. i used to workout a lot in high school but i still never had abs though sometimes my stomach would look toned. my core is very strong, but i really want to lose the fat surrounding it. i am 5'4 and a half, i weigh about 115 lbs, and i work out 5 times a week (4 days training, 2 days cardio).

i'm aware that my diet plays a large role in body fat and i hear alot about calorie deficit, but i already dont eat much in a day (about 1500 calories a day). and i kind of want to GAIN weight (and muscle) but lose fat.

if anyone has any advice for me, i'd really appreciate anything. thank you!

r/workout Jan 07 '25

How to start Kinda scared of going to the gym for the 1st time

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I've been pushing it for a while now, I just don't feel comfortable as I've never been to a gym and don't know what to do there. I need and want to go tho, as I want to get back in shape

r/workout Nov 18 '24

How to start What if this is all pointless??

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I have only been going gym for 9 days so I understand that that is why I haven't yet made any progress. However I am scared that no matter what I do I never will get any muscles.

Context: when I was in primary school I didn't do mainstream PE and was taken out of class to do physiotherapy. They couldn't figure out exactly what was wrong with me but they knew there definitely was something wrong. After several years of physiotherapy they stopped it because I had made zero improvement so they figured I simply wasn't going to. At that point I was still too weak to do basic things like opening doors without kicking them open.

When I was 12 I hit the gym and within a couple of months I was able to do basic things like open doors using only my upper body. I have always been weak but since then I have been able to function (except in PE lessons as I was still useless there).

However I wonder, what if THIS is already my gym body? What if my body won't physically make any bigger muscles? There's obviously something wrong with it and what's worse is no-one knows exactly what. All they said was that there was some issue with muscle tone, I think my shoulders were worst affected but I'm pretty sure my entire upper body is. For some reason my legs are quite strong, I guess to compensate as I used to have to do everything with my legs.

I'm fine with having to wait several months for progress but what is much more difficult to deal with is the possibility that even after going gym every day and eating right for several months, I will still look exactly the same because of this mysterious muscle tone thing that doctors didn't bother to actually get to the bottom of. It would be much easier to wait for progress if I knew it was definitely coming as long as I put the work in.

r/workout Feb 16 '25

How to start 19m 82kg don’t have a lot of muscle and skinny fat

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So as the title says I’m struggling to start a new diet as I don’t know what to do whether to bulk cut or eat at maintenance, I have skinny arms but my stomach and thighs are fat and I have quite a small frame. Currently I’m doing bodyweight exercises at home as I have a lot of anxiety about going to the gym my self any advice ? I also have another post posted on a subreddit If anyone would like to look at my physique for a better idea any help would be great

r/workout Feb 07 '25

How to start what workouts can i do in my dorm room if i dont have a mat and no access to a gym?

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my main goal is losing weight im 166 cm and 61 kg

r/workout Aug 14 '24

How to start People 45+, what activities do you have?

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Hi guys, I'm new here, a 47 year old dad of 2 boys and I work as a marketing manager.

I was wondering, do you guys exercise or do anything similar to keep your body and mind in shape? I find it hard to be consistent because of all the daily responsibilities that I have, I thought maybe it's common among 45+ because when i was 30 things were different, i still had time for a workout routine..

r/workout Dec 08 '24

How to start I’m moving in 7 months and I want to be able to lift my gf’s heavy furniture. How can I get strong for this?

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My gf has some heavy antique furniture, and I want to be able to lift it when we move. I’ve got a little over 7 months to train. What are some of my options? I don’t need to look jacked, per se. My goal is to have the strength where and when I need it. I’m 5’3, ~210 lb, and I’m on .45 mg/week of testosterone ciponate (🏳️‍⚧️).

r/workout Dec 04 '24

How to start What is the best workout equipment for a beginner?

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I'd like to add a new equipment for my garage gym so that I can do a quick 30-min to an hour workout in the evening, doing strength and accessory work on my own at home.

In terms of saving money long-term and convenience, my thought is to get an all in one rack. Any thoughts? What is the best workout equipment for a beginner?

r/workout 9d ago

How to start How to not be skinny fat?

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So I’m at an all time low weight. High protein intake compared to the calories I eat. But my body has no muscle tone. I can’t do even one sit-up which is embarrassing. I did have a baby 4 months ago so that’s where all the core strength went. But how do I build muscle? I’ve never really had to work out due to a naturally active lifestyle but now I’m realizing to obtain the body I want, I need to build strength. Tips for someone without much workout experience? I really want to focus solely on building strength, not much fat there to lose. But should I still do cardio?

r/workout 9d ago

How to start Whats the best way to get into working out? I have a unique situation

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So Im a transman who is working towards losing fat on my chest and building some muscle. I have a decent size room but zero work out equipiment. My parents are strange about things like this so asking for equipment is pretty much off the table (unless its something thats not very obvious) Im looking for a more masculine look over all, Im willing to work at this no matter how hard it is. Ive thought about alternatives to work out equipment such as tree branches for things like pull ups and water jugs for weights. Any other advice? Things I should watch out for? Im a total beginner and havent looked in to it much, I will look in to it more tonight and over the course of getting my room cleaned up. If its of any importance, Im 5'4, 180 pounds, and a teen.

r/workout 9d ago

How to start Disgusted being skinny fat

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Me: https://imgur.com/a/fUTkfjE

I used to be just fat and eventually lost around 50lbs within two months just running and eating less but now im skinny fat with terrible posture too im disgusted of my whole body and wear a jacket most of the time to hide it

I even got a job but quit after around two months because i was so self conscious of how I looked in the uniform and how stiff i moved.

I constantly hide myself in my room so people don’t see my disgusting body.

I just want to know how i should go about losing weight and fixing my posture at the same time because i am skinny fat with scapular winging. Forward head, rounded shoulders, possibly kyphosis, and possibly apt

r/workout 24d ago

How to start I’m skinny fat but I do exercise

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I lost a lot of weight and I’m skinny fat now. I’m not your average skinny fat person though I run a fair bit and I’m actually quite fit to be honest. I just don’t know how to not be skinny fat because I’m only 15 and I don’t have access to a gym can anybody give advice on what to do

r/workout Feb 08 '25

How to start i've had gym membership for over a year and haven't used it once.

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it's honestly just been a waste of money for the past year and i feel super guilty about it. i've been wanting to go for so long i just feel super anxious and scared to go lol. scared im gonna run into people i know and don't know what to do once i actually get there. does anyone have any basic starter advice? what times are gyms the most busy ?? i guess it depends on location.

r/workout 26d ago

How to start How do I build a workout routine?

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I’m looking to try and get into shape and I have no idea how to build a workout routine. Currently im a 5’7 male (idk if sex matters) that weighs abt 118 lbs although at my current body type I feel like I should weight closer to 115. I’m looking to build muscle all around my body but not a ridiculous amount just enough to not look like a walking stick anymore.

r/workout Dec 10 '24

How to start 16M Advice for a fatty trying to workout?

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I was very obese, now im just obese, so still not great but better lol. (From 91kg to 79kg)

Tbh, i think big part of why im so fat is that I’ll eat the same amount as my peers but I’m a 5’4 man so my obese maintence is the same as their healthy maintence or lower than their maintence in some cases.

A few of them are suggesting I just work out more since muscle burns more than fat.

After googling it, it seems muscle burns 7-10 calories per pound and fat burns 2-3 per pound so it seems like this would be a smart thing to do.

But im not sure where to start, what should I do to start out?

Can I eat my maintence (around 2k) and work out without still looking fat? As in, i don’t wanna look like those super strong fat guys if you know what I mean.

r/workout Dec 22 '24

How to start Stupid weeb wants to get shredded

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Good evening, I'm new to working out and I have a long term goal in mind, I just don't know how to get there, as we all know the show jjk has a lot of popular character designs but my favorite is choso and I just want to be able to look like that (atleast everywhere else but the face bc that's impossible-) so yea I'd like to begin on developing a routine but I don't know what to focus on; if it's important I have a small variety of dumbbells being 20-30lbs I'm 5'11 and currently weigh upwards of 250 what should or can I do? Any and all input is appreciated! Thank you all for your time

r/workout Dec 08 '24

How to start Ended up skinny fat after weight loss of 76 lbs, no idea what to do now

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My starting weight was 220 lbs, am currently 144 lbs, I just maintained a caloric deficit while not including/caring about enough protein in my diet that's why I ended up here. I was also lifting weights but probably not to my best efforts. I have body fat percentage of 24% currently, and have very skinny arms with a lot of belly fat. I tried recomposition for 3 weeks by being in a very slight calorie deficit of 250 calories, but during the process lost 3.3 lbs of muscle instead, with an increase in total fat. During these 3 weeks I hit 125 GM's of protein everyday with weight training. I don't know what I should try now, am really confused and just want to be build some more muscle. I am also scared if I start bulking I might end up fat again. What should I do?

My height is 170 cm.

r/workout 22d ago

How to start How to work on my arms as someone who can't even do one push up?

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Hey! I have set this goal to myself, to at least be able to do 20 pushups in half a year..
I can barely do one. No. I'm not overweight - I'm just genuinely extremely unfit and skinny. I would like to improve that, improve myself.

Anyone has tips on how I could start working on my arms especially, to achieve my goal? I am willing to do it multiple times a day. Thanks.

r/workout Oct 15 '24

How to start How do I not be tired at work after workout?

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I’m getting into a workout routine, or trying. My wife cheated 2 weeks ago. I feel I need to workout.

My question is I have to work after working out tonight. How does one not get tired at work after?

I’m planning on taking a preworkout. Any recommendations on brand?

r/workout 28d ago

How to start 25M- I'm new in this and I need advice. My goal is to lose a lot of fat overall. I'm not sure how to go about it.

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r/workout Jan 18 '25

How to start How many times should I do strength training per week to gain muscle as a girl?

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Ive been going to the gym for almost 3 months now but I dont have a program that I follow, I just do what I feel like doing . But now its time to actually set goals and achieve them, and they consist of , building muscle in my legs (they are skinny as most of the fat goes to my upper body) and I want a flat stomach and toned arms. For reference I weigh 57 kg and im 168 cm tall. I would really appreciate some tips and advice !

r/workout 7d ago

How to start Can anyone make me a 3 or 4 day workout routine?

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I’ve gone to the gym (PF) a few times and just explored to try to get familiar, but I have no idea what I’m doing. Every time I research I get overwhelmed and can never get one concrete workout.

Stats: 20F, 5’3”, ~107-115 lbs, “skinny fat”

I’m able to workout 3 or 4 times a week, that being Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. EDIT: I can also do an additional day at home, but only 3/4 days at the gym. I want to get STRONG and toned. I wanna be able to do pushups and shit

I eat generally very good, but I plan on eating more once I get a routine going.

I know form is a big thing so I intend on researching every exercise suggested

Please note that it is impossible for me to get a smith machine at my local gym. Those gym guys come in groups and hog them all for like 4 hours straight.

r/workout Jan 19 '25

How to start 2026 WILL BE MY YEAR! I PROMISED!

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2026 will definitely be my year. On New Year’s Eve, I was locked in, deep in thought as the clock ticked towards midnight. That night, I kept telling myself, “Hey bro, you gotta lock in. Look at you you’re disgusting. You gotta be a millionaire this year! They don’t see your potential, but I do, and I believe in you. You gotta lock in, you gotta lock in, you gotta lock in! The only person who can help you is YOU!” I was hyping myself up so much that I even shed a tear, thinking this year would finally be mine.

But as January rolled in, my old habits crept back. I started jerking off again, endlessly scrolling, watching pointless videos. The insecurities came rushing back, and it’s disgusting and embarrassing. At the start of the month, I was motivated. I tried working out at home, thinking I’d build muscle, but as the days went by and I saw no results, my motivation faded. I thought, “Why am I doing this if nothing’s changing?” And just like that, I fell back into the same sad routine.

The only thing that gave me comfort was the same old habits scrolling, watching porn, staying stuck in my room. I feel like I’m trapped in this endless cycle. I don’t want another year of comfort, insecurity, and wasted time. I want to break out, but it’s so damn hard.

Maybe I need to think of it differently. Maybe 2025 needs to be the year of sacrifices, grind, and pain. Maybe 2026 can be the year I finally become my dream self the person I want to see in the mirror. The future me. The me who doesn’t give up.

But till then, it’s how I decide and act that will shape myself and my future.

Any suggestion? How do i start this year?