james123 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi my mother is desperate to get back in shape she weighs 63kg and is 5"6 and 44 years of age, she isnt overweight but getting very flabby and losing muscle tone if anyone could recomend a diet and excercise program i would be greatful. We have a treadmill and a bench with weight,swiss ball and dumbells.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delpreet Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi my mother is desperate to get back in shape she weighs 63kg and is 5"6 and 44 years of age, she isnt overweight but getting very flabby and losing muscle tone if anyone could recomend a diet and excercise program i would be greatful. We have a treadmill and a bench with weight,swiss ball and dumbells.Thanks.dude.... it will be a lot to write, but i can recommend bill Phillips-Body for Life.... Good starter tips and designed to work around the home.... u can get these books at fudtown etc... cost around $30 or sth...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 http://www.musclewithattitude.com/findA ... 9-traininghttp://www.musclewithattitude.com/readT ... 93&pageNo=Enjoy..... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Awesome links, AK. I think those articles should be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james123 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 My mum says thanks for the links :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Awesome links, AK. I think those articles should be perfect.Sweet :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 My mum says thanks for the links :grin:She is most welcome :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varven Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Man my mum got the some complaints as your mum.. I tried getting her to read body for life.. didnt get far.. tried teaching her some of the basics of diet and ex.. didnt get far ( your not qualified, you might give me a heart attack - quoting her).She went and signed up at this gym in new lynn.. its a chick gym.. forget the name.. they rip every1 off..They make them do weights on the machine... and.... they dont teach them how to do it whatsoever .... (They are supposed to be instructing.. thats why she paid so much- its part of the package')... and they told her never to increase the weight.Shes been on the first plate of the weight machine for the last 3 months.I asked her what about others... she said they told them the same thing.No one does more than ten reps on teh first plate OF ANY EX machine.What a shame my mums got an ego too big to listen to me and wont take my advice..hang on.. it should be the other way !.. I should be the young fella with the big ego..anyway... i intend to name and shame this gym soon.. as I spoke to a few others and they confirmed their 3rd rate practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 ....configure express??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Zero Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 ....configure express???Sort of related bump. Anyone seen that new Configure Express add? "Studies have shown that regular resistance training may increase physical strength by up to 50%"Ahhhh classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sort of related bump. Anyone seen that new Configure Express add?i have a few mates who go to these gyms as they are located in quite handy places for the chicks.they think they are very good, besides who says u gotta listen to gym instructors, that particular one was probably just one who doesnt know shit.if we all did exactly wat they told us to do when we first joined a gym and never thought for ourselves to change/progress the cardio, weights or wateva it may be then no one would ever see much results. BTW, remember not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Zero Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 BTW, remember not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder lolIncluding me But yeah, doesn't mean the same principles can't be applied. The amount of BS that comes out of these sort of gyms are insane. My sister was going to one and at one point she said to me "I don't need to eat protein because the machines and my gym are hydraulic"... "What's so great about hydraulic machines?" "Oh they're good for woman's bodies" :roll: i have a few mates who go to these gyms as they are located in quite handy places for the chicks. they think they are very good, besides who says u gotta listen to gym instructors, that particular one was probably just one who doesnt know shit. No offense intended at all but are your friends really educated enough to make that decision - decide what they should listen to and what they aren't? Of course any exercise is better than none at all, so if it's getting them doing something that's good I suppose. Btw, That particular one was the one on the advertisement on NATIONAL television. It's safe to say what she says represent the views of the whole franchise.Most people are completely uneducated on training, diet etc. These sorts of gyms take advantage of that to bring in the dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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