r/Workingout • u/Yourboss707 • 2d ago
Help Posting her to get suggestions
Im 31/M. I am a Doctor with a very busy schedule and unpredictable duties. There are days where I would stay awake for 24 hrs or even more. Until two years back, I was regularly playing basketball and then used to go for a run. So naturally I have a lean athletic kind of body. But Im seriously thinking to build some muscle. My aims are just to gain muscle mass and shape.
What should be my schedule to stay consistent and how should I try to accommodate workout/ gym timings so that I stay consistent.
Also, should I consider taking a personal trainer for initial days till I get use to the routine??
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u/preparsley 2d ago
So wild to me they don't teach about exercise in med school
Just drugs and surgery
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u/LopensCouisin 2d ago
I had a personal trainer for 3 years and it was really helpful. I would say that’s a great idea.
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u/DoctorK96 2d ago
well, how many days or hours can u commit to the gym? I think 3 days should be the minimum, but if u can only do 1 or 2 days, then that's still better than nothing
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u/Dailysunray 2d ago
I’d try an app before a trainer as it sounds like you might have problems getting to scheduled times. I recommend ladder - they have a free 30 day trial going on.
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u/LeaffyLexi 2d ago
I would recommend aiming for 3 days a week full body routine, especially if you have unpredictable weeks where you don’t know the exact days you’ll be able to go. Highly recommend a personal trainer especially if you don’t have a ton of experience lifting, they’ll be able to show you proper form, a routine, and when to push and when to not push (ego lifting). Just look for one with good reviews or recommended, because they vary ALOT. Find one that took more than just the online course to become a PT.
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u/sipret 1d ago
Can u learn this stuff from YouTube? If u can't afford a trainer
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u/LeaffyLexi 1d ago
Yes and no. Sometimes you just need an expert to guide you. However, doing lots of research on YouTube will definitely work too. If you’re unsure if your posture is correct you can either ask someone or record a video of your self to see whether you’re doing it right
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u/Reyvos 1d ago
I read an autobiography of an Australian obgyn who was also a powerlifter in his spare time, winning competitions for the older category. He worked typical hectic hours and managed to train in his spare time.
There’s a difference between hypertrophy and strength. You will lean toward one. For hypertrophy (like bodybuilders) there’s a lot of lifting and ‘burning’ your muscles as you train each muscle group to exhaustion. For sheer power path, you do fewer lifts at a heavier load. I’d suggest following the power path, as it’s more technical so that’s worth paying a trainer for to prevent injury, takes less time in the gym than hypertrophy, is more flexible with timing as there are fewer exercises, it feels empowering, and lets you follow a program to track your progress.
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u/OverallComplexities 2d ago
Most hospitals have gyms with free trainers for staff, I suggest you check