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[that1guy89]

Hey, all. I am 18 years old. I'm 6'1" and weigh 195. I have never been fat, but I've never been skinny either. I've decided that I want to improve myself. My belly is a little rounded my chest has a little to be desired. I've never really done hard-core workouts before, but I joined the local YMCA today with my buddy (who is ripped) and I hope to get a good start. Is there anywhere I should start? What kind of exercises should I start with? With weights, do I do high rep-low weight or high wight and low rep...cartios? I'm totally new to this whole thing and all I want is to be noticeabley toned. I know it will take a lot of hard work, but I am very determined and like I said, I'm about as green as they come so I have no idea what I'm doing.

 

[tonymcclellan]

Welcome. Read through the stickies. Just because your friend is ripped, doesnt mean he can get you ripped. Congrats on getting started.

 

[g8r80]

Hey, all. I am 18 years old. I'm 6'1" and weigh 195. I have never been fat, but I've never been skinny either. I've decided that I want to improve myself. My belly is a little rounded my chest has a little to be desired. I've never really done hard-core workouts before, but I joined the local YMCA today with my buddy (who is ripped) and I hope to get a good start. Is there anywhere I should start? What kind of exercises should I start with? With weights, do I do high rep-low weight or high wight and low rep...cartios? I'm totally new to this whole thing and all I want is to be noticeabley toned. I know it will take a lot of hard work, but I am very determined and like I said, I'm about as green as they come so I have no idea what I'm doing.

If you can spring the cash, a personal trainer would be a good first step to get you started and educated! (And, I am not a personal trainer).