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I'm a similar type chap (running, biking, squash) but the weight side isn't too complex once you realise that a lot of the books over complicate things for the

I'm a similar type chap (running, biking, squash) but the weight side isn't too complex once you realise that a lot of the books over complicate things for the sake of getting the book published and the magazines regurgitate the same stuff on an annual basis. Stick to the good old 3 sets of 8 reps 2 - 3 times a week and give each muscle group a 7 day rest. No more than 6 exercises per session (keep it under 1 hour) If you just want to do one weights session a week stick to dead lifts, chest press, squats, overhead press and pull ups and you'll see improvements. Dan Shipper wrote a decent article on this recently, just keep it simple and build it up slow and don't worry about all the complex sounding regimes. Where you should take advice is on how to do the movements but that's what the gym attendants are for ... and if you already have a membership then 5 minutes of their time a few times a week comes for free

durga 14y ago
Some possibilites to address this in the app could be: - provide videos of workouts that users can look at. - users can probably take videos of their workouts, post privately to youtube and maybe have an online trainer look at them? - Have a 15 min webcam session with the trainer where the trainer looks at your technique and provides feedback. - Have a trainer look at your weekly logs and provide direction. All these could potentially be done with the app, some experienced trainers, and a small fee. Thoughts?
dnlhoust 14y ago
With respect, you're over simplifying it. Achieving and maintaining good proportions (the usual goal of those starting out) is going to take more than Olympic lifts + pullups. Similarly 3x8 on one muscle group once a week isn't a catch all; it's my opinion that a work out should tailor to your ability and goals. That's before we even get into diet. Planning exercise without diet (or vice versa) is a recipe for no progress.
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durga 14y ago

Some possibilites to address this in the app could be: - provide videos of workouts that users can look at. - users can probably take videos of their workouts, post privately to youtube and maybe have an online trainer look at them? - Have a 15 min webcam session with the trainer where the trainer looks at your technique and provides feedback. - Have a trainer look at your weekly logs and provide direction. All these could potentially be done with the app, some experienced trainers, and a small fee. Thoughts?

dnlhoust 14y ago

With respect, you're over simplifying it. Achieving and maintaining good proportions (the usual goal of those starting out) is going to take more than Olympic lifts + pullups. Similarly 3x8 on one muscle group once a week isn't a catch all; it's my opinion that a work out should tailor to your ability and goals. That's before we even get into diet. Planning exercise without diet (or vice versa) is a recipe for no progress.

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