about going to the gym.

[lucyecc]

I have just started going to the gym today.
im a rather big build too. i weight about 10 stone its awful. and im 15 years old. I need to do something about it. im really weak too. i hope it will do me some good.

How long does it take for most of your muscles to develop. when you have been weighlifting. going on a rowing machine. going on the tredmill. all this for about 10-15 minutes twice a week. and its all in the space of 1 hour for £2.50 ;) its great.

does anything happen to you if you stopped going to the gym so often and didnt work out enough.

Edited by Nick- (Forum Super Moderator): Thread closed as it has been bumped.

[Mentor]

10 stone isnt hevey for a 15 year old realy "/ it could even be quite light taking in to account age has little to do with weight its far more to do with how tall someone is "/

[lucyecc]

ok im 5,7 (5 foot 7) and im 15 :p nearly taller than mum

[Mentor]

ok im 5,7 (5 foot 7) and im 15 :p nearly taller than mum
thats within the heathy weight paramiters

http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm

(convert lbs to stone via google use this format

100 lbs to stone

replace 100 with lbs given by chart etc
)

[Metric.]

In the building I live in theres a pool and a fitness room for residents, I go down about 3 times a week and work out for like 30-45 minutes?

[deltateamaplha]

ok im 5,7 (5 foot 7) and im 15 :p nearly taller than mum
I am 5,7 I am nearly 15 some People think I am 18 I lmao !

[Clo]

I'm 5''7 aswell :) 14 though. Lol and 9 stone.

[Roboevil]

Aww, i'm 5'9" :), i'm 15, 16 next month and I weigh 7.5 stone =/. That's extremely light though...

[DjMint]

Ye Im usually doing sit-ups and weights lol need 2 go to gym though.

[StripedTiger]

*looks at robo* whats in that belly of yours then? :P hehe

i dunno how tall i am or how much i weigh..i think i weigh 8 odd :s not sure
and im bout 5 ft odd

[:Hazel]

I go to the gym at least twice a week for about an hour a time. It does you good and makes you feel better. It helps if you love sport like me :p

[Homesrfan]

13 and 5'8"
I swim for about 30-60 minutes a day and I swim for about 4 days a week.
This plus the rest of the excersice I get... and I get a pretty good workout each week.
:S
^_^
But, I'm still about 125 LB at age 13.. most of it being in my thighs.
:( I try to lose a lot of weight but I don't lose that much.. I'm not very big or anything... but it wouldn't hurt losing about 15 pounds! :)

[Rou]

Me Ist

Age - 13
Weight 5 : 30 Stone
Height 4.9 Reli Small
Go Boxing 3 Times a Week
Play Cricket And Golf :d

[Tommy]

I try to go gym now and again, but its just finding the money to go.

[Rou]

Join a Boxing Club Can Get Ones That Are Quite Cheap :P

[/Rossco\]

the 1st eprson is right 10 stone isn't heavy,

also, by doing weights and putting on MUSCLE u will lose FAT however u will put ON weight! this is where scales can be deceptive because when you may have a slimmer weighstline but ur weight will have increased maybe. hope you understand this.

and you will need to stay in the gym longer than 15 mins to get more effecct. a 10 min gentle cycle is usually best for a warm up. then you can do a round of wieghts ( watch out which ones you use, see the gym instructer for more info on which machines to use to work the right muscle groups)

generally the machines like clycling, treadmill, cross trainer, rowing machine are excellent for keeping a slim figure. dont use SCALES they are deceptive!!! thats all i have 2 say.

i have lost a bit of flab(not tht i had much anyway) and put tht in2 muscle now i'm 5 kg heavier. i am an athlete tho so thts kinda why i know all this. they drill it in2 you. HEALTHY FOOD also helps :D

[Mr.Kylee]

Well I'm 17, 5'9 or more <.< and Idunno how much I weight in stone..I'm not fat thought. I used to went to gym like every day in the week 'cause I had to train alot for basketball and keep in shape, now I'm already in shape and I go around 4-5 times for 1hour. First it's hard to get in the ''work out system'' but when you get used to it..it's great. It makes me feel so much better.

[RedMaggot]

The good thing about looking older then you are is you can get into movies that are over your age limit lol

[Dan Williamson]

The good thing about looking older then you are is you can get into movies that are over your age limit lol

It's Not Hard To Get Into A Movie They Don't Really Care [Where I Live] As Long As You Pay The Money.

[tito.o]

icaI agree with russel, i have done weight lifting for around 2 years now and it does quite a long time until you get some results and when you do you wont notice it. I had it and i thought it was a waste of time as i couldent see any changes. But i have been at boxing for around 9 months now and it is one of the best sports to get you fit especially if your doing it all the time as for me 4 times a week, hope this helps.

[Lµke]

I go the gym atleast twice a week, although this week i went 4 times because i was in the mood i guess.

I see alot of you are complaining it costs abit too much for you guys. Well here in liverpool our council have set up a future lifestyles scheme where you apply for a card that grants you free access to gym and swimming facilities across the city. I don't know if this happens in your area but i'd check into it as this scheme is for 13-17 year olds where i live.

Just combine regular exercise with a balanced diet and the results should appear without going the gym or exercising 20 times a week.

[plastiKKstars]

although it helps,
you dont have to go to the gym.
you can exercise at home,
about an hour a day is fine.
aslong as you're staying fit.
i don't go to the gym,
& i dont need to, because i can stay fit at home.
without having to pay that extra money.

[Callum.]

why was this bumped by a year or 2

[YoManGo!]

don't go to the gym, at your age look to shift your own weight - ie, push-ups, chin-ups, sit-ups. Use your own weight as your instrument then you're always within your limits and not going to damage yourself.

I'm 14, 5 foot 4 and 7 1/2 stone. My BMI said I was underweight :)

[T0X!C-uk]

A word of warning to you, do NOT start heavy weight lifting at your age its really unheathly for you despite what you may think. Some light lifting and running etc 2-3 times a week for about half an hour a time should be enough for you at that age just to help tone you up.

Ive been using the gym since I was 16 and started heavy weight lifting BIG mistake, even at 16 your body still isnt fully developed and lifting heavy weights can cause serious health problems as I found out when I tore my calf muscle which put me out of action for about 4 months.

I started again when I was nearly 18 I found it easy to get into the routine again but i still took it easy going 3 times a week for 1 hour at a time, which was enough for me (at the time I was 6ft 1in, 154 lbs[11 stone])

I now go Monday-Friday for 2 hours which is all that is needed for anyone. ALWAYS take 2 days off obviously I take Saturday and Sunday but you can take which ever as long as it is 1 after the other.

Im now standing at 6ft 4in and weigh 175 lbs (around 12 and half stone)

EDIT: LOL at original post date :S

[lucyecc]

im still a little fatty :)

[Axel]

I'm like 14, around 6 foot and something like 11 stone lol.

[Browney]

If you want to lose weight don't go to the gym! Going to the gym makes your muscles larger thus making you heavier. I learnt that muscle is actually heavier than fat. However if you want to get healthier, go ahead. I'm 10 stone and 5"9 btw.

[Papershop]

If you want to lose weight don't go to the gym! Going to the gym makes your muscles larger thus making you heavier. I learnt that muscle is actually heavier than fat. However if you want to get healthier, go ahead. I'm 10 stone and 5"9 btw.

If depends what machines you are using. Different machines to different things

[Fonejacker]

I have just started going to the gym today.
im a rather big build too. i weight about 10 stone its awful. and im 15 years old. I need to do something about it. im really weak too. i hope it will do me some good.

How long does it take for most of your muscles to develop. when you have been weighlifting. going on a rowing machine. going on the tredmill. all this for about 10-15 minutes twice a week. and its all in the space of 1 hour for £2.50 ;) its great.

does anything happen to you if you stopped going to the gym so often and didnt work out enough.
Do your BMI (Body Mass Index) There should be a online one

[lucyecc]

oh ma god how olds this thread BLOODY HELL :)

Edited by Nick- (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not bump old threads.

[dirrty]

and the point of bumping this thread was?

[lucyecc]

i went swimming yesterday and to work 3 hours each, so i will be alright but my sister baught a chocolate cake and its making me feel ill :)