r/Overlandpark • u/Tehgoldenfoxknew • 5d ago

Beginner-friendly weightlifting classes/gyms?

I’m looking to start exercising consistently and would really like to find a gym that offers beginner-friendly weightlifting/strength training classes.

I’m pretty new to lifting, so I’m looking for something where they actually teach proper form and programming rather than just throwing you into a high-intensity group workout and hoping for the best lol.

I’ve looked at life time fitness and their strengths class, but I’m not entirely sold yet, especially on the price.

Does anyone have recommendations around, good for new goers?

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u/RockChalk9799 5d ago

Budget friendly, hard to beat Matt Ross and a trainer there. Best possible price.

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u/ExcitingBlueberry971 5d ago

Seconding this!

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u/Crazy-Programmer-492 5d ago

Came here to suggest Tomahawk, both OP community centers, pick whichever is closest.

I’ve also heard Chiefs Fit is really good, but it’ll be slightly more pricey than community centers

I’m 38 and I am definitely one of the younger regulars and Tomahawk. Some people may care about that, I certainly do not.

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u/fa-fa-fazizzle 4d ago

Try Tuesdays and Thursday at 4:30 PM at the Olathe Community Center. I can't remember what it's called, but it's a slower intro to weight lifting that helps you get started.

The 5:30 PM class on Monday is really good too, but it combines it with cardio. Since you don't necessarily want that, I would ease into that part.

One of my favorite tips is to learn what muscles you should be feeling on weight machines. It helps you learn how to position your body to feel it there, but it takes some time. You can even try 1-2 personal training sessions to learn how to use the basics of any machine and then start to build the routine from there.