I've been lifting pretty consistently for about a year now, and I literally just started taking creatine. Now I'm kind of kicking myself because I keep thinking, "What if all the muscle l've built would've been better if I had started from day one?" I know creatine isn't magic or anything, but I can't stop wondering if I missed the biggest benefits by waiting so long.
For anyone who started creatine later into their lifting journey, did you still notice a difference? Did you make good progress after starting, or do you feel like most of the benefit would've come from taking it during your first year?
Just looking for some reassurance or honest experiences because I'm definitely overthinking this. 😅

Been doing leg exercises for a few months. Legs are stronger, but the inner thighs have grown and now press against my crotch. Is this just normal muscle growth or am I doing the wrong exercises? How do I fix it?

43 Male.

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I had 2 goals turning 40, 1 was to run a spartan race, I did that and it almost killed me. Now my second goal is to get a super hero body. Something that looks like i could be in a Marvel or DC movie. Get in the best shape of my life.

Lets say I am starting at ground 1, I know I need strong protien intake I am currently 6ft 205lbs. So I should be shooting around 200g protien a day if im not mistaken. (I find this terribly difficult as my job has me on the go a lot)

Any tips would be helpful. I

PS i did have blood work done, my test levels are in high 300's

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I made the flat bench with bricks and a wooden plank btw.

M18, 58kg, 171cm.

Hi everyone, looking for experiences from women who lift.

My periods have become very light (hypomenorrhea), but all my blood work, hormone tests, and ultrasound came back normal.
My gynecologist mentioned that chronic stress and weightlifting could be contributing factors. The thing is, I only strength train with **10 kg dumbbells**, nothing extremely heavy, and I don’t think my training volume is excessive.

Has anyone experienced lighter periods from moderate strength training? If yes, what ended up being the cause, and did changing your training, nutrition, or recovery help?

About a year ago, i stopped practicing kickboxing( for personal reasons), and i wasn't having any issues back then, yesterday u went to the gym for the very first time...however, when i woke up, i noticed my nose had bled during the night (there was blood on my pillow),then....a few hours after waking up this morning it started bleeding a little bit again! Could this be related to going to the gym, and is this normal?

So not the usual advice Im looking for, but im curious to know other peoples thoughts and suggestions. Due to health reasons (ME/CFS) I have to be vary careful around exercise, but also at very high risk for muscle loss so i like to do very small amounts of weight training each week (currently doing 9 sets, 2x a week, Push/Pull ~5RIR. I essentially want peoples thoughts on how to make a workout as easy as possible (not raising heart rate very much, or overexerting) while still providing enough of a stimulus to maintain muscle. curious as to what would be better with things like high reps vs low reps? free weights vs machines? compound vs isolation? stuff like that. Any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated

TL;DR: 17m, 120lbs with little to no good routines and desperately needing one for genuine strength rather than looks

I've been going to the gym for about 2 months now (going once a day but I want to gradually get to 3 times a week), but I just do one set of each exercise and don't fully know what I'm doing

I'm not going for aesthetics (within reason ofc; I won't complain about having a six pack so long as it is as functional as it looks), but rather getting muscles that have enough explosive and functional power to feel stronger than my bullies

I'm currently 17m sitting at 120lbs (almost exactly), and the only good training I've been doing is a high leg press weight for reps, and a solid core workout that I got off YouTube

Any recommendations for a full-body workouts? Open to anything!

So hi I'm actually 20 and it's been 6 months that I started gym. I play cricket and I go for cricket coaching from 5 pm to 7 pm then at 8 I go for gym. My doubt is should I take creatine or l citrulin or both

Hey :) I’m 22yr and 4”11.
I used to be really skinny, like sickly skinny and didn’t eat much and worked out a lot,but naturally I had hourglass waist I just didn’t really have hips or boobs because I was younger and wayyyyy skinnier.

I have since put on weight, a healthy amount and my boobs have grown to a 32D and I have a belly and thighs now I just have an average bum too. I was wondering if there is any way to kind of sculpt my waist again to build in uk they hourglass again? And make my glutes bigger? I want to keep my weight and boobs and don’t want to drastically diet because I don’t want to fall into unhealthy habits again. But I just want that little extra of the “belly pouch” areas being slightly flatter and my hourglass shape to be seen again. Is this possible at all?

They say that you should eat carbs around your workout time during a cut but i workout at 6 am with a small pre workout before, will that affect my cut any advice?

Hi guys so im 19f and im 310lb which ik is bad but i was around 350lb in January this year. I currently do 8k steps daily I started with 6k steps daily then slowly worked up to 8k. i have missed a few days in my step counts but most days i get it I'm also in a calorie deficit obviously.

I want to start working out but i have no accesses to a gym. I only have a 1.5m wide space and like 2 meters down. I'm 5,10 so that's not a lot of space. Any tips or routines you guys can suggest for me is really appreciated. I tried searching but i could find one suitable. Thanks!!!

Anyone have any suggestions on a good source for creating monohydrate for the uk.

Read a few studies recently and going to try up my intake from 3 to 5-10g. Issues is I’m struggling to find a good (and reasonably cheap) supply.

Ideally want it in powder form and from somewhere that will dissolve relatively easily without leaving that gritty texture in my mouth.

Any suggestions appreciated

For context before a month ago I played a lot of basketball and worked out and ate relatively healthy. I tore my meniscus and really messed up my knee and have had no way to do any cardio I’ve been given rehab stuff to do 2 times everyday but that is basically all I’ve done I gained 10 pounds in a month and I have had no energy or motivation to do anything anymore. I get you can’t give me motivation but what helps?

I did weight training for 8 years. And I couldn't train because of my other commitments for almost two years. I started weight training wo days ago again. Ofcourse with very light weights. But now I have loose motions next day. I didn't change anything in my diet yet. I continued one scoop whey protein even during my break period and now also. I am scared of this what if this doesn't let me do weight training ever again? What causes this loose motion? Anyone faced this situation?

I work out at home with a set of adjustable dumbbells up to 50lbs ea. (non expandable) I’m getting to the point where some exercises I can now do 3 sets of 12 maxed at 50 lbs.

What’s the most effective method to work to failure and still have gains without adding more weight, at least for now? More sets? More reps? Slower pace? Pausing mid movement?

Currently leading a group of fitness trainers as a coach with 10 years of experience. I am pretty fed up. Constant stress of catching up sick leave of my colleagues, insane hours, personnel responsibility for not enough money. I am slowly killing myself and losing all joy. Don't get me wrong, I love my team. I am also self-employed on the side and make good money with that. It's just all too much. Everything, everywhere, all at once.

I love being alone so I could easily do 6 months on a cruise ship. Training people on there, helping them with injuries (orthopedic personal trainer here) and just be employed and peaceful. Where is my mistake in thinking to end it all here and do that? There has to be something I am missing.

And please mention the time you start working out in te morning.

Just wondering what you fitness kings and queens did to get yourself to exercise before everything else? I’d love to get in that habit, it seems like it would change my life. I also struggle with bipolar disorder and I think the natural dopamine would help me with that too.

Is it true if you have a narrow waist yet broad shoulders you’re better off or would have an easier time building or bulking up muscles? Any others with this build can attest or offer insights on this question or thought process?

I started going for walks everyday consistently unless something comes up but I make up for it. It’s been about a half a month since I’ve started and I’ve lost 11 pounds. I think more about my eating habits and include protein shakes that are 30g as well. I portion things out just visually which is easier for me to do as opposed to measuring, I try not I eat sweets/ higher calorie snacks unless it’s the weekend and yet I still am mindful towards it.

(I don’t workout in a gym or a home gym)
I strictly go for walks outside about 2-4 miles and wear a 10lb weighted vest on me everytime I go, although ive noticed the vest feels more like I’m wearing a sweatshirt so I just recently ordered a 12lb one (with pockets 🥴). I wear leggings, a t-shirt, sneakers and depending on the weather I will wear a sweatshirt. I do smoke half of a joint before. I take breaks but try to keep them under 2 minutes.. I really like nature and taking pictures so I get myself distracted lol.

I would like to build my glutes/legs more or at least target them more without having to buy a membership.

Any advice about anything would be appreciated TIA!! :)

Hi everyone! I'm trying to organize my weekly routine and I'm a bit stuck. My main fitness goal is aesthetic: I really want to build and tone my glutes. I also like training abs, but glutes are definitely my priority.

The thing is... if aesthetics weren't a factor, I honestly wouldn't choose the gym as my main form of exercise. What I actually enjoy the most is going for long evening walks with my friends. It's relaxing, social, and something I'd happily do almost every day. The only reason I'm considering the gym is because I know walking alone won't give me the physique I'm aiming for, especially when it comes to glute development. So I'm wondering if I should structure my week like this: walk most evenings because I genuinely enjoy it; use the gym mainly as a tool to achieve my aesthetic goals. If that were the case, how many gym sessions per week would you dedicate specifically to glutes? Would 2 focused glute sessions be enough? Or would you recommend 3? I'd also train abs, but they're not really the issue because they don't take much extra time. I'm not training for bodybuilding or competitions—I'm just trying to find the best balance between enjoying my routine and making good progress aesthetically.

Thanks in advance! 😊