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For many years I have tried to lift weight and be healthy but I have always failed at establishing it as a core habit/hobby. But I really want to. What can I d
by sudhirkhanger 4y ago
For many years I have tried to lift weight and be healthy but I have always failed at establishing it as a core habit/hobby. But I really want to.
What can I do to build the habit of weight lifting? If I go to gym 6 days a week what is the least amount of workout that I can do to build the habit.
- alecst 4y agoI think it depends on your goals, but finding a hobby that you like that works you out as a side effect is probably better for you than straight weight lifting. Like, say, rock climbing. Then eventually you can start doing other exercises (like presses, in this example) not for their own sake but to support your climbing hobby (with antagonistic training.) There are a million examples. Don’t worry about being the most fit, start with something you enjoy that works you out a little bit and that you look forward to doing, and go from there. My humble advice.
- hprotagonist 4y ago3x/week is fine and also much easier to attain than 6x. Rest days are important for muscle growth! if you have the funds, spend them on a trainer who will both cause you to have an appointment to meet and also teach you what’s good and safe for you. Go monday wednesday friday, take the weekends off. Do it for 3 months and you’ll never stop, or you’ll be able to reestablish the habit again if you do.
- orev 4y agoThe habit to focus on the most would be simply going to the gym. Even if you don’t do much, that’s probably the biggest thing you’d need to get into a routine.