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Originally Posted by Durrann1984
whats a good work out routine for a beginner
wanting to get rid of fat but also build muscle slowly
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The best routine is going to be one that keeps you in the gym, most beginners quit for various reasons.
Do you want a routine of exercise equipment? or with free-weights?
- Some people fear the free weights cause you have to workout beside dudes lifting far more than you
- Some people prefer the machines cause they have bad form and the machines help minimize it.
Can you motivate yourself, or do you need motivation?
- My GF teaches a weight lifting cardio class, and finds some people respond better with an instructor leading them
Do you like to run? bike? climb?
- Pick the cardio machine you like best and stick with it. Running burns the most calories, yet its hard on the knees. Bike or elliptical is much preferred.
- I find reading while biking very rewarding, since you're concentrating on reading you lose track of how long you've been biking.
Work your legs if you want weight loss. They are the biggest muscles and will burn the most energy when being worked.
Easiest way to build up your strength is via grip. Strong forearms will allow you to handle more weight, cause likely you'll max out on grip strength prior to anything else. Don't use gloves, and you don't need straps.