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This isn't useful because it is just a list that will eventually become noise. It can't be cross referenced: show me leg routines, show me plyometrics, show me opposing lifts, etc. It can't be curated, which means it will accrete garbage, like duplicates, or bogus workouts. It can't create programming. It can't even be searched. It's like "my first MongoDB app" or something. Go think about it and let it cook some mor…
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Here you go: 1. Start today by doing literally anything active. 2. Do it again tomorrow. 3. Repeat. There is no magic. Once you’ve got a habit of showing up, you can worry about exactly which fitness routine to use. Most programs get repetitive after 6-8 weeks anyway, so you need a foundation of a stable habit to fall back on when switching routines or burning out on one. The secret is to show up. Every day. Just kee…
> The secret is to show up. Every day. Just keep stacking those good days. This is just not true. The most popular beginner weight lifting programs are comprised of ~3 workouts a week of ~30-60 minutes each. There's a reason for that. Exercising every day sure sounds nice, but it increases the chance of injury and often is too great a commitment for people with a sedentary lifestyle. > Most programs get repetitive af…
You don’t need to do stressful exercise every day. But if you can get yourself to show up to the same location, and do anything – whether that’s stretching, or exercising, or going for a walk – you’re going to build a more sustainable habit than you would if you allowed yourself to skip it four days a week.
This is good. Some things I think you should consider: - Get users (hah, easier said than done of course). - Comments will help people find variations (not everyone has the same equipment, or have physical issues that require a variation of the workout, comments will fill that void). - Split this up into categories (core, legs, etc) - Link this stuff to YouTube videos (it’s just easier to watch someone doing it with…
“ If you don’t do any of this, I’m going to.”????
There's a lot of conflicting advice on this thread, and some that (I'd say) was questionable. On the other hand, it's apparent that humans can improve their physical fitness using a wide variety of different methods and modalities. That old adage about the best fitness routine is the one you stick to holds true, I think.
This is in no way a critique of this project (which looks nice!) but my dream fitness program would be something like, "do all the things in this book, in order, and by the end of the book you'll be mostly fit". I'm sure it works great for some people but I get bogged down by choice paralysis when I'm presented with a list of workouts.
I haven't done this program, but I've always liked the way this guide is put together: https://www.julian.com/guide/muscle/
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I'll make it simple for you: do Starting Strength. Three 45 minute workouts per week, 3 exercises per workout (you have to do all 3 of them, so no choices to make here). There's a reason why this is, by far , the most popular choice for beginner weight lifters.
I've done Starting Strength, and I don't think it's good for beginners - imo the exercises are too technical, and the focus on heavy weight encourages injuries. I mean, it's OK if you want to start a career as a powerlifter, but not if you're just looking to slightly increase general fitness and not get injured. For true beginners, classic light weight exercises with dumbells and cable machines, plus bodyweight exerc…
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I'll make it simple for you: do Starting Strength. Three 45 minute workouts per week, 3 exercises per workout (you have to do all 3 of them, so no choices to make here). There's a reason why this is, by far , the most popular choice for beginner weight lifters.
I've done Starting Strength, and I don't think it's good for beginners - imo the exercises are too technical, and the focus on heavy weight encourages injuries. I mean, it's OK if you want to start a career as a powerlifter, but not if you're just looking to slightly increase general fitness and not get injured. For true beginners, classic light weight exercises with dumbells and cable machines, plus bodyweight exerc…
However, I do agree that if you want to get just a bit more in shape, a simpler program without barbell compounds is a better choice. I was assuming that the grandparent wanted to get into weightlifting, as most people in my age group mean that when they talk about wanting to get fitter.
Features I want to see in things like this: 1. Images/videos showing the exercises 2. Program generators. I have {equipment} and n days per week. Which programs work for me? Or, I have {goal} and n days per week, what should I do? The programs would be populated with exercises from the DB, programs could be exported, etc. 3. As much ELI5 info as possible - the barrier to exercise for a lot of people (myself included…
> 1. Images/videos showing the exercises And all the possible mistakes explained thoroughly. What I want of an exercise database is detailed information on how to do the exercises right so I would use proper muscles and prevent injury.
I was wondering if https://musclewiki.com/ was going to pop up. My wife had just sent it to me earlier this week. It lets you pick gender, muscle group, exercise type (stretch, bodyweight, barbell, dumbbells, kettlebells) and has detailed instructions and videos. (It does not have sets/reps like the shared site.) Perhaps they would be good to use in tandem. Personally, I think for sets/reps, it follows most exercise…
I was just reading that the optimum reps count was somewhere between 8 and 12. I was doing something that suggested 16 reps and that felt a little more like cardio or something, and I dug into it and it is a whole debate, but what I got out of it was that for what I was doing eight or so is about right.
But in my experience lifting heavy for 8-12 reps one day and then lifting ~80% for reps (I go for 30) after a rest day has had good results.