| I got into bodybuilding about six years ago, and at the time felt much the same way. Going to the gym was an ordeal, it was painful, made me feel sick, and I didn't see much (if any) benefit from all the effort. For me, the key was calisthenics. When I first saw Emily Blunt in Edge of Tomorrow holding herself on her fists, I was entranced. I learned what a double arm elbow lever was, a planche, handstand progressions and all sorts of other cool things. I started from not being able to do a pull up, to being able to do six decent muscle-ups in a row, as well as other cool bar work (pull overs, archer pull-ups, etc...) It took years, but the process was actually enjoyable. Now I mostly do weightlifting. I'm approaching 50, and in the best shape of my life. Hoping to compete in a masters competition next year. The key is to find something that you enjoy that also builds strength. Bodyweight exercises are great for this, there are a ton of tutorials online. |