Haha you're so right about the gym! I know once I get through that door for the first time I'll be cool from then on. It's simply fear of the unknown!Bif wrote:To everyone who thinks that everyone in the gym will be looking at you: EVERYONE thinks that everyone else is looking at them. They are so busy feeling self conscious that no one actually looks at anyone. Just do it! A lot of gyms also have an introduction when you sign up. A trainer will go around with you and show you how to use everything and see what weights you should be using. Ask about it, it might give you more confidence with the equipment.
I was really getting into my Pole Dancing last year and am very excited to continue it this year. I was going 3 times a week by the end of 2012 but due to the schedule I can only go 2 times a week this term. Hopefully next term will be at better times.
My pole goals:
Land the Shoulder Mount
Land the Aerial Invert
Move up to Int 2 Combos by the end of the year
Poledancing sounds cool and I've heard it's great exercise! I'm very ill-educated on the subject but I'd imagine it requires you to be pretty supple and flexible. Do you just do it for fun or do you compete? Or even do it in some trendy bar somewhere?!
I've been thinking a lot about this weightlifting routine I want to get into and the appropriate diet to compliment it. I'm not looking to become a bodybuilder but I want to have a defined, lean, muscular physique. I've been reading a lot of advice on forums and have come up with a basic routine/meal plan that I hope to start in February. But of course I'd love more tips from any weightlifters out there!
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Main things I need to work on:
1. CUT OUT THE CHOCOLATE: Seriously, I think I am at risk of getting diabetes. I am lucky in the sense that I don't seem to put on weight but all this sugar is not good for me.
2. Drink more water for the love of Christ: I hate water and find it incredibly boring; but flavoured water is good. I just forget to drink unless I'm working out so I need to drink a lot more during the day.