Plainfield Magazine September/October 2015 | Page 29

Where to Start at the Gym ❷ Second Set (click picture to enlarge) Weight training at your local gym can be intimidating as a beginner, especially if a lot of men hog the dumbbells. But it's important to know that you don’t need heavy weights to achieve results. Alternating Plank Rows w/ Dumbbell Shoulder Side Push-Ups x10 Each Hand Raise to Front Raise x 15 What I recommend is to find an area with plenty of room for your exercises and grab two pairs of dumbbells of different weights, a yoga mat, a medicine ball, and a ten pound weight plate. With these items you can have a great workout for upper and lower body. Plate Ab Twists x 15 Each Side Bent Over Dumbbell Back Fly x15 Achieve Your Dream Body For this full body workout you will need the yoga mat, a pair of dumbbells, and weight plate. Do 4 rounds of each set. ❶ First Set (click picture to enlarge) Dumbbell Squat to Press x15 Reps Plate Squats x20 Reps Overhead Plate Standing Lunges x10 Reps Each Leg Seated Overhead Plate Holds x1 minute Also, Do Plate Sit-Ups x 15 ❸ Third Set (click picture to enlarge) Plate Squat Bicep Hold Plank Forearm Switches x 1 minute x 10 Each Hand ■ Nick Pabon is a personal trainer and strength/ conditioning coach at Xtreme Speed. He has lived in Plainfield for 13 years, graduated from Plainfield South and is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Kaplan University. Visit xtreme-speed.com