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Help please - home gym

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gtrb26dett

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I have decided to turn one of the outside sheds into a home gym set up. They only problem I have no clue what equipment to get, what is the best, what kilos I should get :confused:

Any suggestions, I just want to start off basic, I'm not that strong. Goals are good overall tone
 
If your serious, a power rack, bench, olympic bar and some weight will get you started. Go to gymdirect, that's owned by thehulk, just speak to him and I'm sure he'll help you out.

Good luck
 
gareer said:
If your serious, a power rack, bench, olympic bar and some weight will get you started. Go to gymdirect, that's owned by thehulk, just speak to him and I'm sure he'll help you out.

Good luck
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Sorry to sound stupid what is a power rack?
 
Depends on what you want. Do you want to lift heavy or do you like weighted cardio activities?
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Do you go to PTC at all? If so Markos can help you out. If not look into some kettlebell, dumbbell it barbell complexes.
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Their is a massive home gym thread in the general topic sub-forum. Check that out, plenty of killer home gyms in there.
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Gtrb, I've read back through your posts and it doesnt sound like you have a great deal of experience with fitness in general. I'd suggest going and doing a few sessions with Markos (PTC) or registering with your local crossfit affiliate for a while until you know what you want to do.
 
Go and see Markos GT, he knows his shit.

If you want to get toned, diet will be key.

Read through all his newsletters on his website too, good information.
 
I have been to him I want to go but the drive is little to far & he makes me so tried the next day there no way I could get up at 3.30am after seeing him at night. I hate driving so thought home gym

Can someone send me the home gym link
 
It is not to see him every workout, but talk to him first then go in for a session ask some questions and he will give you some advice. You can always turn up every month or two for a revision from him, or just do it via email.
 
I think its a good idea to work out at a propper gym for a few months untill you know the ropes. Thats what I did. My problem was that during exam time or times Id go 6 weeks without training, then fall so far back. Thats why im building a home gym, no more excuses, but I already have the knowledge to do proper good form exercises. Remmeber you dont need that much equip if you know what exercises target what body parts.
 
Katherine has trained at PTC before, and her boyfriend trains here currently twice a week.

She knows what she needs to do, no use sending her to me. Information isnt her problem.

In this thread she just wants to know what to buy.
 
-Power Rack
-Barbell (best you can afford & maybe an el cheapo for rack work)
-Kettlebells (adjustable/classic)
-Rubber Flooring
-Plates (bumpers best but Rubber Coated if on budget)

This is a good basic set-up. If you find it's lacking you can always add more gear later, but its all you would really need. Have I left anything out?
 
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