Gym Advice

I want to join a gym and I’m kind of scared because I don’t think I’ll know what to do with everything and I’m a pretty meek person (personality flaw yeah I know tell me about it) and I’m generally afraid to approach people. I can only afford a basic membership right now. It’s a pretty big gym and I expect most gyms have the same type of equipment. What are the most important rules to follow? Is there someone there to show new people how to use the machine properly or do I need to hire a personal trainer to do that? Are there any good websites that you use to plan a routine? I’m 22 female whos looking to lose weight and maybe build a little bit of muscle, but not alot. I have a website that recommends diets to follow but I nothing on routines. Are there specific do’s and dont’s that you wish other members would follow? Tell me what youve experienced as a new gym member and how you learned the ropes?

So, I DO NOT want to buy any gym equipment or a gym membership.
I am a teen, so I currently live with my parents and they would tell me that if I want to lose any weight that I should either spend my own money on equipment or memberships… or the second option would be to do home exercises. I don’t have the money to buy anything like that, so I obviously chose home exercising.

I am looking to lose fat around my
- Thighs/Legs
- Stomach
- Love Handles

And yes, I do know that you are not just going to lose weight by exercising. You must eat healthy too. I have that part covered already.
CURRENTLY, I am doing these exercises:
For my thighs/legs, I am currently doing 25 squats and jumping jacks (?) a day.
For my love handles, I am currently doing 25 twists (?) a day.
For my stomach, I am currently doing 25 crunches a day.
[ (?) = I’m not sure if those are the real exercising names, but that’s what I call them. ]

So, what are your suggestions for home exercising?
Thank you for your help, time, and for reading this rather long message… haha.

Im male 5′10”. age:18, Iv got fat in my stomach , thigh and legs. But not very visible, but i wanna lose all of them and get a six-pack and strong muscles. what best can i do with a treadmill, a 7.5 kg weight and free hand exercise in this matter? pls dont suggest gym or anything like that cause i don have that time to spend there. also, what can i do to make my hands stronger ? i have power in my hand but the wrist is thin and muscle isnt visible. pls give sum good advice, if it helps i will try to make it up , really. im quite desperate. (pls kepp in mind my equipments and welcome to suggest any diet) i want details cause i don understand many exercise terms :-S.
thx

what is a good way to work out muscles in my back with out gym equipment?

Hey i am getting a gym membership to start getting fitter and bigger.
All i need is a workout now.

Here’s what i have come down to i will only be working out at the gym till i save money help me form a work to do when i go there.
i will be using sups and eating well.

MON- Legs, calves
TUE- off
WED- Back and biceps, abs
FRI- off
SAT- /Chest and triceps, abs

SUN- Cardio? anything else?

What equipment ect should i use someone help please.

Alright, so i want to join water polo. Actually, i just got back from my first practice. It was really, really grueling, especially for me, having zero experience in ANY sport. (well, if you count band, :D)

So, i really can’t get the hang of this egg-beating concept.
Which direction do you turn your legs? I get they alternate, but for some reason, i cannot keep my head out of the water.

Also, i tried dribbling the ball, and i cant manage to keep it in front of me.

On top of all of that, i discovered that i also have zero endurance and stanima. I cant do pull a 50m without getting getting tired.

Now, practices are everyday for 2 hours, and the first game is in 2 weeks. (we are planning to forfiet the first 2 games, we got a really really late start.) So, by two weeks, if the rest of the team is ready to compete, and im the only one who isn’t strong enough to compete, i dont want them to forfiet the first 2 games because of me…

So I need to up my endurance and stanima, learn to egg-beat and dribble.

So like i said, practices are everyday, i dont have time to workout in between. ( I have tons of homework having 3 AP classes which i need to get all A’s on, and on the weekend, I have to do chores all weekend. Plus, i only have my permit…)

So what small things can i do like, when im sitting in class, or when im walking to class, or when im walking home after school, or when im folding clothes, or when im washing dishes, that can possibly help improve my stanima, egg-beating, and dribbling.

Also, is there a special diet i should be following?
Let’s say i do happen to find free time, what can I do that does not involve gym equipment to improve the aforementioned skills?

Finally…How long should i stretch before i hit the water? I cramped like half the time i was in practice. it was horrible watching everyone train while i sat there re-stretching.

Is there a good stretching routine i should follow?

Please help me

Both me and my friend need help on an effective workout plan. We are pretty active, but we are busy with school work and don’t go out that much. We are looking for an effective plan that doesn’t involve any gym equipment. We are really concern about our weight and we want to do something about it. We are looking for a workout that can be done at home or outside, that doesn’t involve any equipment. Mostly at home workout Pleases help us!! Again, we are looking for tips or a plan. Thank you.