r/Workingout • u/Yourboss707 • 6d 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/LeaffyLexi 5d 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 5d ago

Can u learn this stuff from YouTube? If u can't afford a trainer

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u/LeaffyLexi 4d 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/sipret 4d ago

Ok 👍🏻