w00t I joined a gym! v.corporate accounts kick ass! need some help though

[teh_fuzz]

Ok so after not getting the results I want from working out at home because of distractions and what not, Ive joined a gym.

24hr fitness with kids club for may girls to kick in while I work out

But I have never been to a gym lol what are some of the do's and dont's of working out in a gym? i hate to sound like a fucking gym noob, but well... I am!

My goals are to for the time being loose a little more weight, before I start trying to get more muscle, but I'm new at this so I'm wondering if this is the right way to go? So far I have lost about 30 lbs working out a home but I'm not able to do much more at home.

Should I get a trainer to help me out?
i am able to visit the gym just about any day except for Saturdays, and I'd like to get on a routine, any suggestions on a productive schedule?

any information, suggestion, dos or donts would be really appreciated.

 

[AnitaBeer]

I would recommend anyone new to gyms get a trainer. Lots of gyms will set you up on an initial runover with a trainer. Ask any and all questions you have so you don't have to worry about doing something wrong. Also it's really nice if you gym has a spinning class or an aeorbics class, get in on them and meet some other that work out then maybe you can get a workout buddy because it can get VERY boring working out alone in a big gym.

 

[groundpounder]

golden rule - NO SPANDEX!!

 

[Dana]

I work out at home cuz i can't afford the gym.

 

[BadBoy@TheWheel]

golden rule - NO SPANDEX!!

Or this happens...Almost invariably

 

[Tim]

Rule #26

When you exit the shower stall, DO NOT walk over, stand in front of another guy that's sitting on the bench and carry on a conversation while you are standing in front of him butt nekid. Put your towel on first.

 

[teh_fuzz]

yeah i have a very bad germ phobia so the showers only take place at my house or a VERY VERY clean shower.
communal showers = Germ paradise

nothx

 

[groundpounder]

if you're going to shower at home, ride your bike to the gym or you'll stank up your car. If you have one of those little bicycle trailers, then you can pull the girls.

great warm up and cool down, too.

 

[groundpounder]

rubber sandals are a must if you shower at the gym.

The thought of crawling into my truck all sweaty and stanky is just nasty. rubber sandals are your friend.

 

[teh_fuzz]

pfft i got kids dude my car already has a stank to it lolz

 

[Dana]

Rule #26

When you exit the shower stall, DO NOT walk over, stand in front of another guy that's sitting on the bench and carry on a conversation while you are standing in front of him butt nekid. Put your towel on first.

wtf??

 

[teh_fuzz]

wtf??

loo basically dont chit chat eith another dude while youre sittin there naked lol

 

[skyblue]

deffo a trainer