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As some of you may know, im new to the whole work out, gym thing. I really have know idea what im doing, so I was wondering if anyone had any good resources that i could use?

I have no idea how to use any gym equipment
I have no idea of what is a good workout.

currently i just ride the exercise bike, or eliptical trainer. for about 1 hr a day. which tells my on the screen that im burning around 300 calories.

Honestly, all the websites in the world will only tell you so much. If you have NO IDEA what you're doing, the best thing to do is to talk to a trainer. They can design a workout that suits your needs, your time constraints, and your abilities. They will show you how to use the equipment properly without injuring yourself. A good gym should have a trainer.

As for keeping track of things, I recommend DietPower. It's a computer program (comes with a free trial) that I really like for keeping track of exercise, caloric intake, etc.

Read all the stuff on this thread. Also, you can't go by the machines for calories, etc...get a heart monitor - and there are threads on here about that as well.

you wont see results for at least 6 months (muscle results, not weight, your weight should/could go down). So dont give up

I think wannabebig.com is the best weight training website there is.

We have all this stuff on the web now, but for a total newcomer, I think it's best to start with something concrete; just buy a book.

Not a "you can be huge in six months book" with a picture of some hulk on the cover, but a basic weight training (not bodybuilding) for fitness book which has beginners routines that are not especially long and consist of around three workouts a week, four max. You want something at this point that is about building basic strength, not developing size in particular muscle groups for aesthetics alone. Some hints; the cover will usually have pictures of fit but not huge men or women doing simple exercises with free weights, and the author or authors will have some credentials in medicine, biomechanics, sports training, or whatever.

Go browse a bookstore and pick out one you're comfortable with; you'll have a choice of at least a dozen.

I like this site: www.exrx.net/Exercise.html. He gives you a general idea of what a weight-lifting plan could include and I like the video clips of each exercise to make sure your form is right.

I second the recommendation to pick up some books and book time with a trainer, but for support and late night Q&A sessions, I usually check out www.menshealth.com www.t-mag.com and www.bodybuilding.com

The forums are really helpful at Men's Health, and all three have good articles.