What a Great Place to Start😀.i just purchased a total Gym and I dont Know were to begin? i know that sounds strange but For me i am 66 and when i was younger i spent many years Locked up..when you are 18-35 and all you have to do all day is hit the weight pile. i was 6' 1 and 240-280 and a very aggressive young man.it was a great way to focus all of that neg energy.. after i did my time i did not want to go back so i focused my energy (time) on becoming a better person and keeping up my fitness..believe it or not, but i kept getting asked to leave the Gym. i was told they weren't geared up for guys like me. Soo i redirected my attention to, Mt Biking and biathlons Running Biking Swimming, untill i finally wore myself out..here is a picture of me today. 460lbs and i use a walker to get around. I take no meds i have no infirmities , i am Fat and getting up enough courage to hit the total Gym..i started Atkins on Tuesday i am down 7lbs. i cant believe how big a difference 7lbs makes..i caught myself for the first time in a long time walking around the house without my walker it felt good..so Pray for Me. i am Believing God for a Miracle Along with the TotalGym. it is written in the Scriptures. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. “Make level paths for your feet,” so that What is lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.. Heb 12:12-13

Hey everyone! Just about to do a pull day, but I just felt like a quick bowl of oatmeal before, so thought I'd get this party started. Anybody else eat beforehand? Why/why not?? (apologies Mike if I'm jumping the gun)

One thing I’ve noticed from doing YouTube and just being in fitness for a long time is how easy it is to fall into camps. Bands vs weightsMachines vs free weightsCertain programs, certain “gurus,” etc. I actually like when people are passionate about what they’re doing no question. What I don’t really understand is when people start arguing one method or one piece of equipment is the answer and everything else is wrong. That’s usually where I see people actually get stuck or just jump to the next thing. Especially with home gyms, I think the biggest mistake is trying to force one tool to do everything. What I’ve found works a lot better (and is honestly more fun) is mixing things based on what they do well. -Bands give you great constant tension and can be really joint friendly -Free weights just feel raw and hard to replace for loading and progression -Machines are nice for controlled, targeted work -Sliding bench trainers let you hit some unique angles and string things together in ways you normally can’t None of these are perfect on their own. But when you combine them, you can build something that actually fits (and is unique to) you instead of trying to force yourself into one system. Anyway, just some thoughts, I’ll share more of how I actually put this stuff together as this page progresses. Curious what you guys are mainly using right now and or questions you may have for future content over here. Thanks

This is where I’ll be organizing how I actually approach training across different tools, programming, special courses, and building a community of likeminded trainees. Most people get stuck thinking they need one “best” method. For me the goal is to combine not only what works, but also apply it in a way that’s practical and sustainable long term. Inside here I’ll be sharing: - Training ideas and setups - How I use bands, cables, sliding bench trainers, machines, and free weights together - Answers to your questions as they come up - Foster a Community 👉 Feel Free to Introduce yourself below (or on another post) and let me know what equipment you’re currently using (bands, Total Gym/sliding bench, dumbbells, etc.) That’ll help me shape what I share in here moving forward. Community Guidelines • Be respectful and encouraging. • Constructive discussion is always welcome, but personal attacks and negativity are not. • Remember that different training methods can all be effective. Keep an open mind and respect that others may have different goals, preferences, and experiences. • Share your successes, ask questions, and help others whenever you can. To get things started: Questions? Feel free to post your questions in the community. One of the best parts of this group is learning from each other's experiences, and often another member may have already solved the same problem you're facing. I'll jump into discussions and answer questions whenever I can, but I won't always be available or able to respond to every post personally. If you're looking for more individualized guidance, I'll be opening additional one-on-one consultation opportunities in the future. You can also reach me at: 📧 Mike@HybridResistance.com The information shared within this community is intended for educational purposes only and reflects my professional opinions and personal experience. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.