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mhallscouse · 20-01-2007, 06:44 PM

advice please.... 2 things, ive been training for over a year now i go the gym 3 to 4 times a week but i train mostly alone just wondered if anybody had any tips to keep motivated & to be able to push myself as much as possible also im carrying a little unwanted weight im a good size but would like to burn fat & build muscle at the same time, (not easy) any advice i would be grateful. Thanks :lift:

invisiblekid · 20-01-2007, 07:13 PM

Decide what you want to do! I'd say judge it by body fat. Personally I've got upto 19% body fat on a bulk and its time for a diet!

But its up to you! If you dont feel too fat carry on, if you feel too heavy then I'd say diet then start on a lean bulk.

kyrocera · 20-01-2007, 07:30 PM

Could start by setting yourself short time goals, every time you reach one that will keep you motivated.

el capitano · 20-01-2007, 07:36 PM

I used to hate training on my own so to motivate myself i filled my i-pod with a shed load of 'feel good' songs,songs that reminded me of the good times and that seemed to get me through it.

good luck with it pal.

Nine Pack · 21-01-2007, 10:43 AM

Get some dvd's of Dorian, Ronnie, Marcus Ruhl & the like, watch them before you go to the gym. It's such a simple thing, but it really does help you focus on the task at hand. The music suggestion is a good one too. I have some really cheesy stuff on my MP3 but I don't care, it makes me train like a man possessed (plus you don't get people wanting to chat to you whilst training).

SportDr · 21-01-2007, 11:10 AM

As Kyrocera said, Goal setting is vital in motivating yourself, this is well publicised in modern Sport Science literature. Set short and long term goals, keep good diaries, use a programme like Fitday to record your progress and take pride when you meet those goals.

Good Luck mate

SD

mhallscouse · 21-01-2007, 07:38 PM

thanks for the advice :lift:

20-01-2007, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
mhallscouse Man Made Machine Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: from liverpool now living in cheshire Posts: 17	grateful for some advice advice please.... 2 things, ive been training for over a year now i go the gym 3 to 4 times a week but i train mostly alone just wondered if anybody had any tips to keep motivated & to be able to push myself as much as possible also im carrying a little unwanted weight im a good size but would like to burn fat & build muscle at the same time, (not easy) any advice i would be grateful. Thanks :lift:

20-01-2007, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	Re: grateful for some advice Decide what you want to do! I'd say judge it by body fat. Personally I've got upto 19% body fat on a bulk and its time for a diet! But its up to you! If you dont feel too fat carry on, if you feel too heavy then I'd say diet then start on a lean bulk. __________________ Most bodybuilders are actually insane. Albert Einstein defined insanity as "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".

20-01-2007, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
kyrocera Head of UK-M's neighbourhood boob watch. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,449	Re: grateful for some advice Could start by setting yourself short time goals, every time you reach one that will keep you motivated. __________________ ¤´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·`¤ Cheers ¤ Paul

20-01-2007, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
el capitano recovering crock Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Helens Posts: 93	Re: grateful for some advice I used to hate training on my own so to motivate myself i filled my i-pod with a shed load of 'feel good' songs,songs that reminded me of the good times and that seemed to get me through it. good luck with it pal. __________________ What doesn't kill us will only make us strong.

21-01-2007, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,722	Re: grateful for some advice Get some dvd's of Dorian, Ronnie, Marcus Ruhl & the like, watch them before you go to the gym. It's such a simple thing, but it really does help you focus on the task at hand. The music suggestion is a good one too. I have some really cheesy stuff on my MP3 but I don't care, it makes me train like a man possessed (plus you don't get people wanting to chat to you whilst training).

21-01-2007, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,688	Re: grateful for some advice As Kyrocera said, Goal setting is vital in motivating yourself, this is well publicised in modern Sport Science literature. Set short and long term goals, keep good diaries, use a programme like Fitday to record your progress and take pride when you meet those goals. Good Luck mate SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

21-01-2007, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
mhallscouse Man Made Machine Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: from liverpool now living in cheshire Posts: 17	Re: grateful for some advice thanks for the advice :lift:

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