Gym envy!

nicklas · 15-07-2008, 07:54 PM

Me and my mate go to the gym and train together. Been going for over a month now trying to get our routines right. The only thing is hes making gains and it feels like i am lagging behind. We are both novices but do the same excersises. Its starting to get to me.

Hammers · 15-07-2008, 08:07 PM

All bodies are different mate, like i said before. TRAIN HARD, EAT LIKE A HORSE. PLENTY OF REST. I dont think you will see any gains in just a month. Dont give up it will come.....

Pikey · 15-07-2008, 10:13 PM

As Hammers said we're all different; you're job, diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, athletic back ground, body type, metabolism. amount of sleep are all factors that have a huge impact a month is nothing in this sport, for the time being learn how to perform the exercises correctly and make sure you eat enough good protien and carbs and plenty of rest - training stimulates muscle growth - but you can train as hard as you want but muscle won't grow with out good nutrition and rest.

Hammers · 15-07-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikey

training stimulates muscle growth - but you can train as hard as you want but muscle won't grow with out good nutrition and rest.

well said mr pikey

c8rsa · 16-07-2008, 11:17 AM

Good things come to those who wait,,,,,and train hard!

**LeeB** · 16-07-2008, 12:35 PM

if your not responding same as your pal - chances are your diet/rest/supplementation is not correct for your body and you need to change it!

BigBoi · 27-07-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeB

if your not responding same as your pal - chances are your diet/rest/supplementation is not correct for your body and you need to change it!

Very very true. I was having the same problem at first until I started extreme dieting and finding the correct amounts of foods that my body needs. Food is vital!

Richard · 09-08-2008, 04:41 PM

It is also very difficult to notice changes on your own body, especially in such a short time. Do you take progress pictures? If not then make sure you do every few months and you should be pleasently shocked when comparing them.

15-07-2008, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
nicklas Under Construction Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 16 Rep Power:	Gym envy! Me and my mate go to the gym and train together. Been going for over a month now trying to get our routines right. The only thing is hes making gains and it feels like i am lagging behind. We are both novices but do the same excersises. Its starting to get to me. ______________________ We All gotta Start Somewhere!

15-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hammers Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: london Posts: 470 Rep Power:	Re: Gym envy! All bodies are different mate, like i said before. TRAIN HARD, EAT LIKE A HORSE. PLENTY OF REST. I dont think you will see any gains in just a month. Dont give up it will come.....

15-07-2008, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pikey Legend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Near Chesterfield Posts: 836 Rep Power:	Re: Gym envy! As Hammers said we're all different; you're job, diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, athletic back ground, body type, metabolism. amount of sleep are all factors that have a huge impact a month is nothing in this sport, for the time being learn how to perform the exercises correctly and make sure you eat enough good protien and carbs and plenty of rest - training stimulates muscle growth - but you can train as hard as you want but muscle won't grow with out good nutrition and rest. ______________________ Better a Lion for a single day than a Mouse for a thousand years. "http://www.extremenutrition.co.uk"

16-07-2008, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
c8rsa Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beds/Herts Posts: 202 Rep Power:	Re: Gym envy! Good things come to those who wait,,,,,and train hard!

16-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,031 Rep Power:	Re: Gym envy! if your not responding same as your pal - chances are your diet/rest/supplementation is not correct for your body and you need to change it! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

09-08-2008, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 80 Rep Power:	Re: Gym envy! It is also very difficult to notice changes on your own body, especially in such a short time. Do you take progress pictures? If not then make sure you do every few months and you should be pleasently shocked when comparing them.

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