23 lbs in 3 months.... NOT all muscle. sorry. just not gonna happen... maybe if you were juicing. Definately not natural. Just wont happen. sorry.

and what bs are you saying about 3 sets in an hour? so itll take you like 4 hours to do one workout? You should be in and out of the gym in an hour or you are doing something wrong.



Diet is important. (cut the alcohol etc). 5-6 meals a day. Right portion size.

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Originally posted by Fir3start3r I bit the bullet yesterday and made my first downpayment; I start on a 12 week journey (a New Year's resolution *cough*) next Friday. I know some of you are personal trainers (very cool btw ) but I wanted to ask those that might have actually gone through the process of hiring one. What are your experiences? I'm nervous and excited at the same time because I know what the results will be but it's the process that sucks... I guess that's why only great destinations require a long journey....(or some cliche like that...)

Good luck, just keep motivated, keep going, soon you will be in love with the results of how your body looks and more importantly how you feel. In fact, the journey is amazing, from where you start to where you end up. Dont fret.

As for what to look for in a trainer, some simple rules you should follow.

What certifications and training do they have?
Personality?
References, Fees?
Do they offer other services, diet advice, etc?

Best of luck.

possible questions you can ask to test your trainer.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/matt99.htm

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Originally posted by ChrisD possible questions you can ask to test your trainer. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/matt99.htm

Thanks for the link!

The pain starts in T-Minus 2 days...

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Originally posted by MLB swupplements

he is starting to sound like tyson already.

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Originally posted by Euphorica 23 lbs in 3 months.... NOT all muscle. sorry. just not gonna happen... maybe if you were juicing. Definately not natural. Just wont happen. sorry. and what bs are you saying about 3 sets in an hour? so itll take you like 4 hours to do one workout? You should be in and out of the gym in an hour or you are doing something wrong. Diet is important. (cut the alcohol etc). 5-6 meals a day. Right portion size.

Exactly what I was thinking. Dude's gotta be juicing if he 'gained' 23lbs of 'muscle' in 3 months.

But Monish, good for you man. Keep up the training!

Speaking from a trainer's point of view, be honest with your trainer. You may think they'll be easier on you, which they will, but it's not going to benefit you in the least and you'll be disappointed in your results (or lack thereof). They're supposed to push you to your personal limit, and every day is different. If you're feeling down, you won't lift what you did last time when you slept great and ate well. If you feel like superman, train like superman and your trainer will adjust the weights accordingly. Nutrition is one-third the equation of losing body fat and/or gaining lean weight. Cardio and weights make up the rest. So don't jip yourself on any of it. Cardio is boring, but should be done on your own time. Don't let your trainer convince you it's "good for your program". That's a time waster for them to make you sweat and seem like you've worked harder. Plus, the bosses push them to sell, sell, sell and make you guys dependant on them. So bring a notebook and write EVERYTHING down! From form and names, to sets/reps and weight. There is such a thing as "active rests", but there's a time and a place for that. Supersetting and drop-setting is geared more for the intermediate/advanced weight lifters. It's tough. Suck it up and give it your all. You'll be an S&M superstar by the end

Happy soreness!

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Originally posted by Euphorica maybe if you were juicing.

ftw...

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Originally posted by MLB its going to be extremly hard this is my 3rd month already well almost 4th now, i have gained 23 pounds of muscle and see the diffrence slowly, you just have to eat good meals and protein shakes and vitamins etc.

as an almost-grad kinesiology student, all i can do is at this statement. sorry buddy but when you don't know something for a fact, please don't post it for all people to see b/c there are some that might believe you and that could seriously lead them to health concerns/problems (that's if they are dumb enuf to actually go ahead and listen to this kind of statements).

23lbs of muscle mass and your into your 4th month??????? wow man, as a personal trainer myself, maybe i should quit and learn from your trainer seeing how he did that to you!!

and you don't need protein shakes or vitamin supplements if you're eating right and getting enough of daily amounts. if you eat too much of protein it's not good for you and in fact if you know exactly what they put in that powder to call it protein, you'd be really surprised. you want protein? go get egg whites and make your own shake with real juice and berries at home. too much vitamins could deteriote your digestive tract and enzyme activity in your stomach. so because you constantly hear how good this or that is, everything is only good in moderation!! don't go out and drink protein shakes and vitamin supplements if you don't know what the fuck is going on in this world of kinesiology and nutrition. rather talk to a specialist in nutrition, take tests from your doctor and see what you need or lacking in your body and only then you may take supplements. and use common sence too. remember: all of this protein shake'n'bake stuff, it's all marketing. and protein is primarily used to decrease muscle soreness from microscopic damage that's done to your tissues so it restores muscle tissue. it doesn't build muscle in your body. if you lie on your coach all day long and take protein it wont help you build muscle mass. it will help you get back to the gym the next day without feeling like you're dead. and also it doesn't contribute much to energy (ATP) at all. only 5-10% of protein is used for energy substrates. you're using all the energy to lift the weights from your carbs (50-60%) and when task becomes longer and you require oxygen (ie. running) then you're using primarily your stored fat sources.

anyway, for anyone out there who's looking to find answers to their questions, i can help you out from what i know and from what all my textbooks know.

^^^ excess protein will be excreted by the body, for the most part...isn't saying "it's not good for you" somewhat misleading?

I also think (hope) that when many people say "protein shakes" they are referring to a balanced shake (protein, fat, carbs and water). Extra protein alone is indeed pointless.

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Originally posted by Tiesto4Life as an almost-grad kinesiology student, all i can do is at this statement. sorry buddy but when you don't know something for a fact, please don't post it for all people to see b/c there are some that might believe you and that could seriously lead them to health concerns/problems (that's if they are dumb enuf to actually go ahead and listen to this kind of statements). 23lbs of muscle mass and your into your 4th month??????? wow man, as a personal trainer myself, maybe i should quit and learn from your trainer seeing how he did that to you!! and you don't need protein shakes or vitamin supplements if you're eating right and getting enough of daily amounts. if you eat too much of protein it's not good for you and in fact if you know exactly what they put in that powder to call it protein, you'd be really surprised. you want protein? go get egg whites and make your own shake with real juice and berries at home. too much vitamins could deteriote your digestive tract and enzyme activity in your stomach. so because you constantly hear how good this or that is, everything is only good in moderation!! don't go out and drink protein shakes and vitamin supplements if you don't know what the fuck is going on in this world of kinesiology and nutrition. rather talk to a specialist in nutrition, take tests from your doctor and see what you need or lacking in your body and only then you may take supplements. and use common sence too. remember: all of this protein shake'n'bake stuff, it's all marketing. and protein is primarily used to decrease muscle soreness from microscopic damage that's done to your tissues so it restores muscle tissue. it doesn't build muscle in your body. if you lie on your coach all day long and take protein it wont help you build muscle mass. it will help you get back to the gym the next day without feeling like you're dead. and also it doesn't contribute much to energy (ATP) at all. only 5-10% of protein is used for energy substrates. you're using all the energy to lift the weights from your carbs (50-60%) and when task becomes longer and you require oxygen (ie. running) then you're using primarily your stored fat sources. anyway, for anyone out there who's looking to find answers to their questions, i can help you out from what i know and from what all my textbooks know.

I really have only an 2-3 hours a week (2 sessions) to do weights. What would be your recommendation on excercises I can do for a total body workout, I do have access to a gym. I am a boxer in training, this has to be kept in mind i guess.
Should I do a full body workout twice a week, or upper b one day, and lower b the other?
I go to Boxing class 4 days a week which is 1.5 hours of Aerobic/Anaerobic training so I figure theres enough cardio in there.
Help would be appreciated.
Thanks,