Tue, Mar-12-02, 18:47
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New Member
Posts: 10
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 210/208/140
BF:
Progress: 3%
Location: Brainerd, MN
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This Newbie Needs Help!!!
Dan~
I'm a newbie to the whole weight lifting scene. I've watched my father work his way up the ladder and bench over 750, but I've never been a free weight fan. I like the treadmill and would love to go to the gym. Unfortunately I've got 2 little ones at home and don't have suitable daycare while mommy works out. Are there any machines, techniques that you can recommend that can be done at home and are safe around kids? Don't want kids getting their fingers stuck in the spokes of a stationary bike or anything like that!!! I work with nearly all women, and they all seem to have different machines for working out and none can agree on which is more effective. Right now weight loss and building muscle mass are the most important to me. We'll worry about toning when I've got somethin' to tone!!! So like I said, I've got time in the evening to work out but need some idea on what types of machines, programs, techniques work effectively. There are 1000 machines out there that claim to tone this that and the other thing... but I don't feel the need to waste money on a machine that I find only targets 2 muscles groups while another cheaper model could have targeted and trained more.
And you said that you need 1 - 1.5 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight? Don't you mean lean muscle mass? Since it's the muscles that you're working and require the protein to maintain themselves (though, your entire body needs protein)
Anyhow, I just want some ideas on good "at home" machines that would work effectively to increase muscle mass. My father has the bowflex machine and I think it looks pretty nifty for the price But how well does it work and can it target all major muscle groups??? Thanks for all the great advice!! Almost like having our own personal trainer HE HE HE
~ Jamie ~
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