Thread: Go hard or go home?

Originally Posted by Identity1

Hello folks

Just started working out so I've been researching a little and I'm literally overwhelmed by advice. I'm 5'11 and around 11 stone, pretty skinny so trying to put weight on but reading about calorie counting, macros ect. literally fly over my head (29 with kids) so it's kinda difficult to really give it my all.

I go to the gym maybe 4-5 days a week if I can, mostly using the machines, not the strongest so I don't want to look like a noodle using free weights 😂

Starting to feel like if I don't keep up with everything I'm putting into my body I won't get as much out of it.

Might be wrong section so I apologise but thanks for hearing me out and if can throw me any advice, much appreciated. Thanks

This stuff has been so badly overcomplicated it’s crazy.

As a beginner you start with basic movements and learning how to balance and control the bar. Form and safety is more important than going hog wild on intensity right away.

That said, you are on machines and intelligent people know how to use a variety of tools to get the stimulus for growth and strength.

Consider these things

How frequently you train
How hard you train
How much you can do and actually recover
How much weight to hit target rep range
How much rest between sets

Ill check back later…