BEGINNERS/NEW MEMBERS -> START HERE!

[John Stone]

Hello, and welcome to the JSF Forums!

Below you'll find a brief list of very helpful threads that are excellent starting points for beginners. If you are new to this forum and/or working out, begin by checking out these links!

GENERAL FORUM USAGE
- Forum rules and posting guidelines (by John Stone)
- How to upgrade your membership (by John Stone)
- Forum features/usage FAQ (by John Stone)
- JSF glossary (by gravityhomer, et al)
- Guide to searching the JSF Forums (by danswanton)


FAT LOSS, MUSCLE BUILDING AND NUTRITION
- Gravityhomer's fat loss guide (by gravityhomer)
- My guide to nutrition for weight loss (by marcus)
- Nutrition for body recomposition (by Foley)
- Nutrition for a healthy weight (by Guava)
- BULKING - A beginner's guide (by SCHTEEVIE)
- My take on supplements (by John Stone)


FAT LOSS 101 ARTICLES (BY JOHN STONE)
- The scale is not nearly as important as you may think.
- Excuses.
- Dedication and momentum.
- How to get a “six pack”.
- Maximizing fat loss progress.
- Machine Mode.


GENERAL HEALTH AND FITNESS
- Things you wish you'd known when you first started (community knowledge dump)
- Training to improve cardiovascular fitness (by John Stone)
- Measuring your cardiovascular fitness ability (by John Stone)
- John Stone Fitness (main site)
- Core stability exercises (by marcus)
- Fitness and Transformation Links and Online Resources (by marcus, et al)
- Tips for staying on track with nutrition/exercise while traveling (by winsecure)