Pushing Limits, Feeling Stronger: My Early Gym Experience
I just started my gym journey at STC Gym, and after my first workouts, I felt more energized and alive than I have in years. A brief fever reminded me my body is adjusting, but week-by-week, I’m getting stronger and can’t wait to keep pushing my limits!
Last week, I finally took the plunge and got a gym membership at STC Gym. I started strong with three workouts from Friday to Sunday—and wow, did my body notice the change. After the very first session, I felt more awake, my muscles more alive than they had in years. It was such a refreshing and energizing feeling!
A Little Surprise
Saturday brought an unexpected twist: a brief fever of 38°C. My guess? My body was reacting to a level of exertion it hadn’t experienced in a long time. Thankfully, it passed by the end of the day, and I was back at the gym. Both Saturday’s and Sunday’s workouts felt amazing, and I could really feel my strength building.
Adjusting the Plan
By Sunday evening, the effects of my new routine were clear. This week, I had originally planned to work out Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. But after feeling pretty wiped out on Friday, I moved one session to Saturday instead. One highlight so far: with every workout, I’ve been steadily increasing the weights on several exercises. Feeling stronger after each set has been incredibly motivating!
The Plan Ahead
I’ll continue following this program, which I designed with a little help from ChatGPT, for the next 4–6 weeks. After that, I plan to split my training into a dedicated leg day and an upper-body day. This will allow me to focus more intensely on each area and keep pushing my limits.
Progress So Far
Here’s a snapshot of my week-by-week progress so far. All exercises are performed in machines:
| Exercise | Week 1 | Week 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Crunch | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Leg Press | 70 kg | 100 kg |
| Leg Curl | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Leg Extension | 25 kg | 40 kg |
| Lat Pulldown | 30 kg | 45 kg |
| Seated Row Machine | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Back Extension | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Shoulder Press | 10 kg | 15 kg |
| Chest Press | 20 kg | 30 kg |
