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This isn't a bad guide, but for those new and interested in the topic, the Reddit r/fitness subreddit ( https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness https://www.reddit.com/

This isn't a bad guide, but for those new and interested in the topic, the Reddit r/fitness subreddit ( https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness ) has a wiki which is probably the best all around guide out there to getting fit, muscular, and strong: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/wiki/index https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/wiki/index It is both entirely free and substantially better than this guide. It is based on the combined experience of people who are much further along in their fitness journey than Julian. There are good answers to all common questions and there are solid programs that match various personal preferences.

rawnlq 10y ago
Reddit thinks it's a bad guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/fitnesscirclejerk/comments/556489/a_nerd_makes_a_very_bad_fitness_guide/ https://www.reddit.com/r/fitnesscirclejerk/comments/556489/a... (ignoring the ad hominems there are still a few valid criticisms there)
projektir 10y ago
The main issue with /r/fitness is that it's not a focused guide so you run into decision paralysis almost immediately. It's great if you already know what you want, and it's very open ended. And, generally, I think people who are really far along in their business journey are not who beginners should be listening to.
- tome 10y ago
  The wiki does seem to be a focused guide, unless I'm missing something.
  - projektir 10y ago
    Am I missing something? The Getting Started area splits into 4 exercise sections immediately and you're left to your own devices. My first attempt at serious exercise was from this very page and I ended up doing stronglights for a while, which was OK...
    - tome 10y ago
      That's a fair complaint I guess. It seems to narrow things down a bit but maybe not enough.
k__ 10y ago
Also, lurk a few years on /fit/ ;) But for real, their sticky is nice. http://boards.4chan.org/fit/thread/17018018 http://boards.4chan.org/fit/thread/17018018
- 1121redblackgo 10y ago
  And for anyone, yes it happens, new to 4chan, it is an acquired skill to navigate their sarcasm and apparent savagery. Don't feel left out if it takes some time to... acclimate... But rest assured, there lies some humanity and good insight within, if you can find it.

rawnlq 10y ago

Reddit thinks it's a bad guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/fitnesscirclejerk/comments/556489/a_nerd_makes_a_very_bad_fitness_guide/ https://www.reddit.com/r/fitnesscirclejerk/comments/556489/a... (ignoring the ad hominems there are still a few valid criticisms there)

projektir 10y ago

The main issue with /r/fitness is that it's not a focused guide so you run into decision paralysis almost immediately. It's great if you already know what you want, and it's very open ended. And, generally, I think people who are really far along in their business journey are not who beginners should be listening to.

tome 10y ago
The wiki does seem to be a focused guide, unless I'm missing something.
- projektir 10y ago
  Am I missing something? The Getting Started area splits into 4 exercise sections immediately and you're left to your own devices. My first attempt at serious exercise was from this very page and I ended up doing stronglights for a while, which was OK...
  - tome 10y ago
    That's a fair complaint I guess. It seems to narrow things down a bit but maybe not enough.

k__ 10y ago

Also, lurk a few years on /fit/ ;) But for real, their sticky is nice. http://boards.4chan.org/fit/thread/17018018 http://boards.4chan.org/fit/thread/17018018

1121redblackgo 10y ago
And for anyone, yes it happens, new to 4chan, it is an acquired skill to navigate their sarcasm and apparent savagery. Don't feel left out if it takes some time to... acclimate... But rest assured, there lies some humanity and good insight within, if you can find it.