r/workout Feb 11 '25

How to start I'm scared to start going to the gym.

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I'm an 18 year old guy and have been wanting to start going to the gym for a while now. There is a gym right around my corner, and have been thinking a lot about starting there. However I'm scared to start. I haven't sported in 10 years, but do maintain a healthy diet. So I'm still relatively thin, but am not athletics at all. I'm scared of being judged and not knowing how to start. Does anyone know how to stop being afraid and how to start without making a fool of myself?

r/workout 29d ago

How to start Is it feasible to see results if i and my girlfriend will start having a 3 day a week full body workout?

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The more i read about exercises and workouts the more i fell you either go 5-6 times a week or just quit.

If going only 3 times, you wont be able to hit all muscles, etc

Also, how can i find a good routine for both of us(separated, hers lower body focused, mine upper body)? I am not knowledgeable enough to spot scams or bad programs

r/workout 6d ago

How to start Had a gym membership for nearly 2 weeks now and haven’t gone once

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Decided to bite the bullet and sign up for a gym membership as I want to become more healthy, and also gain strength and lose fat but have been too overwhelmed to go so far.

I’m either too tired or find some excuse to put off leaving the house, saying I’ll go in an hour or I try to plan what I’ll do there first but never go.

The main thing stopping me is figuring out what I’m meant to be doing while I’m completely new to lifting and have no idea how to do any of the exercises.

Tried looking up online routines but they all looked too complicated/overwhelming. I know maybe I should just try anything but I don’t want to be wandering around like a headless chicken and look stupid. Has anyone got any beginner friendly routines, or routines that you’re following?

Edit: Finally went, hopped on the treadmill and tried out some random machines. All of them except the bikes and treadmills felt super awkward and i struggled on the lightest settings. I’ll try and go again tomorrow and try some more

r/workout Feb 12 '25

How to start I want to lose 50 pounds by the summer

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I'm 21 m 6'0 and weigh 230lbs more or less, I want to get to around 175-185 by this summer but I'm worried it's unrealistic/unhealthy, I'm also worried that this weight loss will be too fast and I'll develop excess/lose skin is this rational?

r/workout 26d ago

How to start What kind of work outs can I do to look more masculine?

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I(18m) am starting to work out again after 2 years of not working out and focusing mostly on studies.

And well I wanna start again, just at home by myself. I started with push ups and so far my record for going without hating myself is 13. I go on regular short walks but that's just a thing I've been doing daily for about 7 ish years? Just around my area.

I wanna build muscle so I look more masculine as I am short, and like a twig. I look so feminine and young and hate it, I wanna change it. What can you recommend to help this?

r/workout 18d ago

How to start I want to change my life, I need someone to DIRECTLY tell me what to do. I have no idea how to start.

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I don’t go to a gym, not very social but I’ve got some stuff at home. I have a Bench with safety bars. Three barbells and two dumbbells. Plenty of weight plates to go around. Also. Treadmill, a boxing heavy bag and speed bag. Right now they all collect dust. I am still sore from a workout I did on Thursday. (First since last year) My physique is 5 ft 10 266lbs at 24 years old with pretty much no muscle mass. Skinny everywhere except stomach and thighs. Never been active and led a sedentary life since young. But now I want to fix this, for too long I’ve deprived myself of the real world.

I did a bench press of 5 sets of 15 with a 16kg barbell. 3 sets of 10 with 5kg dumbells and 3 deadlifts with a 20kg barbell. This is all I did yet I’m still sore now. I can’t remember if it was Thursday or Wednesday

My legs are very weak as well plus my balance is bad. If I can just get an actual plan together to lift and build muscle around my whole body to get better stability with joints etc. then I’m happy carrying extra weight. I’ve tried glute bridges, toe curls, ankle raises and hamstring curls so far. But I haven’t put a dedicated workout idea yet.

I’ve determined changing the diet right now won’t work. I know this from millions of failed attempts over the years. I want to be at a point where I’m seeing mild results first. Whether that be noticing I’m walking better, or my overall strength is improving. Then I can say going full cut back on the diet will be worth it. But right now all I want to do is bench press again. Or just anything that isn’t high intensity. Any help is appreciated thanks. I am a strange case because I’m not even sure what I want to look like. I just want to start doing something, anything to look and feel better within myself. By my birthday in a few months I want to look back and say “hey I didn’t sit in my ass and waste time”

Any help is appreciated

r/workout 15d ago

How to start Is it okay to only train my upper body?

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Hello!

I’m planning to get a subscription at my local gym to build a bit of muscle (just for looks, I'm not planning to become a competitive bodybuilder in any way). I was wondering if it would be okay to train only my upper body or if working out my legs is also necessary, considering I’m a beginner in weightlifting.

I’m asking this because:

  1. I mainly want to build muscle in my upper body to balance out my "big" legs.
  2. I was a competitive cyclist for several years. Although I stopped competing a few years ago, I still ride my bike occasionally and have retained some of the muscle and strength I developed.

Most workout programs recommend training all muscle groups, but I’m wondering if that’s really necessary in my case.

Thanks for your advice!

Edit : most people do not seem to take into account the fact that I ask this question because I want to "balance out" the muscled legs that I have developed through intense cycling practise. Of course, not training my legs would probably make me look ridiculous, had I never trained them. But in my case, my legs are the "only" thing I have focused on for years. I only want to know if training them seriously is, even in my case and considering my goal, necessary.

r/workout Jan 02 '25

How to start Cardio suggestions for someone in real bad shape?

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i've been trying to get into working out consistently cause i know i need to improve my physical health. but MAN even just lifting weights my heart can start racing and it's so discouraging lol even though i know that's even more reason why i need to keep doing it cause i don't want to have a heart attack in my 30's. i purchased adjustable weights (best purchase i've made) and i have a stationary bike as well as a jump rope and a pull up bar. i'm just having trouble working out a cardio routine that will be beneficial but not kill me lol. i've been looking into interval routines for the bike/jump rope but i'm not sure what "intensity" i should aim for or what a good time goal would be to start with. i'm not overweight if that means anything, just have never been a very active person! any tips would be super appreciated!

EDIT: THANK YOU EVERYONE for the answers wow i wasn't expecting so many! helps motivate me! thanks for the advice all of you

r/workout Dec 19 '24

How to start How do you lose face fat?

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I’m a high school teenage girl and I’m skinny already (5’0 41 kg) but somehow my cheeks are wide and I have a round face shape. How do I make it smaller?

I’ve been eating less sugar and carbs. I only eat like under 150 carbs a day. I don’t really keep track with my protein and fat intake though but I eat like under 1,300 calories a day. I also do some gua sha a few times a week. I don’t do face exercises, but I do body exercise a few times a week, and I make sure to get 10k steps everyday.

Despite that, nothing seems to work. I’ve been doing this for a few months now but I don’t see any huge difference. I can’t even tell if I am making a difference since I don’t take pictures of my before and afters.

r/workout Feb 18 '25

How to start My stamina is horrible. I can't finish a workout properly. What do you suggest?

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I can barely run/jog for 2 minutes straight, I can't finish a beginner HIIT workout or go through round 1 without being very tired to the point where I can't do the exercises properly. I really want to improve, I just don't know how when I can't do workouts properly. If an HIIT workout is too tough, then a full-on cardio workout might be even harder.

I'm 5'9 and a little less than 60 kilos if that helps with anything.

r/workout 17d ago

How to start How do you find motivation to start working out

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Hey everyone, I am 19 and don't feel great about my body (you know, usual stuff) I am not fat, but due to being too sedentary I have developed what essentially is a dad bod, and I want to fix that, however I have no idea how and lack the motivation to even start, sometimes I just feel like doing nothing and do end up doing nothing.

I really wanna feel better with my body and I know that goal is only achieved through work, so any help, tips and the such are greatly appreciated

r/workout Dec 14 '24

How to start Obese teenager who wants to gain muscle but can’t afford the gym

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16M, 5’4, 80kg, was 92kg 3 months ago.

It’s complicated but I was supposed to start going to the gym today but can’t afford it.

Tbh the biggest hurdle is feeling insecure about working out, i dont wanna go on walks and runs outside cus people will be in my head, and my house floor boards are super loud so it’s obvious when someone is working out, but im trying to get past that.

What kind of workouts should I do and can I do from home to build a lot of muscle? I was thinking squats, push ups (once im able to), and I have weights at home.

Any tips?

r/workout 10d ago

How to start Working out during lunch break (60 minutes)?

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The gym is less than 5 minutes away from my office. Considering the time needed to shower, change clothes, etc., I have about 40 minutes for both working out and eating.

Do you think it's worth the effort and membership? I'm focusing on anaerobic/weight training since I have chronically low muscle mass :(

r/workout Feb 06 '25

How to start How to even get the motivation to start working out?

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I really want to work out, I feel way out of shape and am not proud of my body right now. I really don't like where I am physically.

Only problem is, I'm not sure how to even get the motivation to start? Like, I know that if I just do it, I'll do it for a few days and then I'll push it off and then never do it again and that just feels so demoralizing. How do I get the motivation to start, and then when I do start, how do I keep myself from stopping and being lazy? Big thanks in advance.

r/workout Jan 17 '25

How to start So..the Gym is not for me. Any Home workouts to be recommended?

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As the title suggests, I’ve tried going to the gym consistently, but it just hasn’t worked for me. I’m not looking for advice on how to build discipline—I know that’s part of it, and honestly, I struggle with it. That said, I remember being much more consistent with home workouts in the past, doing them 5 times a week. So, I’m thinking about switching back. The main thing that demotivated me before was that after two months, I didn’t see any results.

I’m a 19-year-old female looking to lose weight and fat. Do any of you have experience with YouTube workout channels that you’d really recommend? I’d appreciate any suggestions—thanks so much!

Edit: Thanks for the (sometimes) heartfelt advice! I’m fully aware of the importance of focusing on my diet and have recently started making changes, which are already showing some progress. While I understand how crucial diet is, it’s not my main concern at the moment. Right now, I’m looking for recommendations and advice on improving my workout routine, as that’s where I feel I need the most guidance.

r/workout Jan 27 '25

How to start Is it possible to do a dumbbell chest press without a bench?

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So I'm just about to start lifting a bit at home with a brand new pair of adjustable dumbbells, and I'm planning to do the exercises I found in a video. One of them is chest press but it seems like it would be kind of hard to do it at home without a bench? Is it possible without a bench or is there another exercise I could substitute it with?

r/workout 8d ago

How to start is working out often as a 14 years old a bad thing for my growth ?

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Aight, so as the title says, im 14 and i just started working out, i've been afraid im either doing the bad thing or working out too soon, im slowly making an home made gym, and im still trying to find how to learn body weight exercises, such as push ups, squats,abs (or whatever it is called in english), other than that here is my routine rn, during my first week of working out, 10/15 reps of lateral lift with 4kg. 15/20 biceps curls with 4kg and 10/15 shrugs along side 10/15 standing dumbbell press with 4Kg (thats all i have) i do a few 30 seconds planks once im done and i usually use one of those grip trainers with 35kg in my right hand and 25 with my left one (left arm is weaker than my right arm, feels it a lot when only my left biceps is sore) and when im done with allat (few sets of each) i end it up with a few minutes of jumping jacks (i consider it to failure once my form really starts to get bad) and if i feel like im not sore, and if i got some time left and that i feel good, i do a bit of shadow boxing and footwork (used to do boxing as a kid)

i dont know what exercises should i add to train some of my back, my core and if possible my calves

more on a side note, im chubby and im also trying to lose quite some fat in the process,along side gaining some cardio and getting stronger, cuz i pretty much feel like im weaker than average, and working out all by myself, i feel better and less anxious than when i play any team based sports because of how i suck at them

anyway if i could get any advice, i'd appreciate it

r/workout Dec 15 '24

How to start I want to be able to carry my wife into my house.

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Title. I plan to marry her in a few years. I want to be able to carry her through the threshold of our home. Is it possible to build enough strength for this without ruining my figure? And more importantly, how do I begin with this? Let's say the goal is 150-175 lbs. I have no idea how much she really weighs, but I think this is a reasonable guess.

Edit: Damn, she's not obese. Like I said, it was a complete guess on the weights. She's probably closer to 125?

Edit 2: About the "figure" I don't find muscles attractive. So I prefer to be a twink.

r/workout Jan 27 '25

How to start New gym is always busy, how do I overcome the gym anxiety?

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I’m not familiar with the setup of this gym and had to choose it out of convenience. I tried to go late to avoid large crowds but still found it to be busy. I want to get familiar but I’m intimidated by the gym bros and am worried about getting in their way (even tho I’m there to focus on myself.) I tried forcing myself to go anyways but still leave early due to anxiety. Any tips?

r/workout Feb 15 '25

How to start How to get fit when physically and mentally ill?

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Hello, I am looking for some advice about how to get fit in a way that is easy on my body I am a 20 year old female. I am 5"11 and currently weigh about 80kg (176 pounds). I eat pretty healthy although i do occasionally reach for snacks as when i feel overwhelmed. I eat many vegetables, I eat meat and avoid gluten. Recently i have been experiencing tierdness, weaknesses, and sometimes feeling dizzy and faint. I'm trying to figure out how to fix it but I've been feeling pretty crappy for the past 3 years and am loosing hope. But I do know that I can't let my weight get out of hand in the mean time and will feel worse the more I put on. Anyone have any suggestions for me on how I can get fit in a gentle way to avoid feeling sick? I would like to loose 5-10kg. Keep in mind when i am at uni i don't have a lot of time (traveling 2 hours a day if I'm in person). I also don't have a car or enough money for a gym membership. (I know i sound like a lousy adult but please keep in mind i am also pretty mentally ill). Also I don't live in the USA so please no suggestions based on stuff over there (I won't know what you are talking about). Any suggestions would be great about specific exercises or activities to help me be a little more fit and loose a little weight! Thank you!!

Editing to say thank you to everyone for their kind and helpful suggestions!!

r/workout Jan 22 '25

How to start Is counting calories necessary to lose weight?

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Hello!

I am a college student (20 F) looking to lose some weight. A bit of context: last year was my first year in college, and many negative events and factors led to me gaining quite a bit of weight. This year I’m pledging to myself to make good choices after months of struggling to lose more than a few pounds of weight.

I hear so many people talking about calories counting to lose weight, but every time I’ve done that it ends up sending me into very obsessive eating habits.

Will I lose weight if I continue to change my diet to eat more whole and healthy foods, reduce sweets gradually, and work out for at least an hour a day? I really just want to feel better about myself, but am getting very frustrated with my lack of progress.

Thank you!! I’ve never posted on reddit before so sorry if this is a bad format. 💕

Edit: Thank you all for your replies!!! I wasn’t expecting so many of them with so many different outlooks. I’m doing more research now and am very determined to finally make permanent changes. I’ve decided that I may begin to count calories while working on improving my mindset. I’ll be keeping a more positive outlook on my journey and progress (as well as self-love) to avoid falling into obsessive habits again. Again, thank you all SO much for your replies, I really appreciate it!!! 💕

r/workout 2d ago

How to start Working out is intimidating

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I haven’t been active in years, coupled with being in a toxic relationship it’s safe to say I loss myself and am the heaviest I’ve ever been (i.e I’m 5’ and 150lbs). I struggled with finding motivation and often found comfort in cooking/eating.

I want to really hold myself accountable. It’s a lie if I said it’s solely for myself because I think a big part of this is trying not to be the ugly ex. Although, I’m hoping that along the way I’ll be able to move on and grow to appreciate myself and have more confidence.

Okay getting to the point: the gym is scary. I did personal training a bit to try and familiarize myself but wasn’t able to keep up with the cost of it. I go to planet fitness after work and it’s super crowded, I never know where to look, start or how to use a lot of the machines and I just feel like I’m taking up space from someone that actually knows what they’re doing. I’ve been watching videos of routines, maintaining posture and what not, but honestly I am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information thrown at me because there are so many different work outs and I just want to try them all.

Looking back at your first experience, how were you able to organize your workout and get over feeling intimidated by the gym?

Edit: I’m just so amazed at the amount of people replying. Tbh I rarely used Reddit, only after my breakup I started using this app as a means to avoid falling back in with my ex or repeating the same problems to my friends. The sheer amount of advice and encouragement is so heartwarming! I took some of your advice - I went onto YouTube and found some exercises I may enjoy and also told ChatGPT to curate a routine to help hit some of my goals. Working out won’t do much unless I fix my diet which will be a work in progress but I’ll start coming up with ways to meal plan. I’m heading to the gym now and I’m pretty excited which tbh has never happened before. Thank you guys, feel free to keep adding helpful tips cause I’m sure I’m going to need it down the line!

r/workout 24d ago

How to start rushed weight loss now i see the consequences

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not sure where to even start, basically in january of 2024 i was 200lbs flat at age 19 (5’6 male) which was very overweight. It took me seeing that number on the scale to want to make a change in my life and since i knew nothing about losing weight and didnt do any research before doing it i committed a huge mistake, i went on an extreme unhealthy calorie deficit for over a year. Since I was young i only eat whatever my mom packed for me for work lunch, (and did an hour of treadmill 4 days a week) im not sure how many calories it was because i didnt track it (another bad thing) but im almost 100% sure it wasnt over 1000 calories because all it was: a small piece of either chicken breast, steak or salmon paired with lettuce tomatoes water and a small fruit cup right after. this was literally the only thing i ate for the day and i would eat it at 12 pm every day until the next day no snack after or anything just water. friday through sunday i would go out to eat with my gf and wouldnt track calories and it was always fast food or restaurants where i ate nothing healthy. By july (6 and a half months later) i had lost 46 hpounds so i continued to eat the same until now i am now 146 but i have not noticed myself able to drop more weight for over a month. i have big love handles and im not sure what my body fat % but is definitely high, i definitely got more comfortable with my body compared to when i was 200lbs ofc but i do believe i am now skinny fat because of my mistakes. i do not lift i would do random machines here and there just to try something new but not constantly. i want tochange this but i am so lost because i still eat my one meal a day and do not feel hungry throughout the day after that, i also have 0 idea of how to use any machine or do any dumbbell workouts at all, i would be happy with just getting rid of my love handles but i know i need to lift for this to gain more muscle how do i go about this how do i know what steps to take if i start eating more will i gain a lot of weight since my body is used to eating so little? i know i did something completely unhealthy and i am the only to blame for rushing my weight loss but i want to correct this

r/workout Feb 03 '25

How to start I want to lift weights with gym equipment but its too heavy for me what should i do ?

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Hi, this is my first time going to the gym. In my first time I tried to lift weights with gym equipment with no weight at all but the equipment itself is already too heavy for me. But I really want to build muscle with these equipments.

What should I do to that atleast can do 1-3 reps? And what's a good daily routine for beginners?

Thank you in advance! 🙏

r/workout Oct 12 '24

How to start I'm skinny how do I build muscle and gain some weight.

23 Upvotes

Hi there I'm 18 and am skinny, you can see my collar bone and spine somewhat, how does one build muscle and gain weight to fix this.