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I pretty much trained myself! I am currently lifting to compete in a body building competition (bikini division). I learned from Youtube and IG. Also, I always lift right in front of the mirror, I don't care if it is obnoxious or not but I don't want to risk having bad form and getting hurt! Bodybuilding.com is a great resource as well.

As an aside, if you are creating an IG to keep you accountable, there are several HB mamas that have a fitness one

You know I do OrangeTheory, so they focus on proper form and are quick to correct me if my form is lacking. I prefer to work out in front of a mirror so I can check my form. I think you can go in and maybe pay for one session and tell them that's all you can do right now. Then ask them to show you how to properly do the exercises (and maybe even work out a schedule to follow on your own) during that one session.

I've taken several strength training classes and those have helped me to maintain good form. I tend to use similar workout routines on my own that I got from the classes. I think though some of my strength training workouts are fairly basic. I don't really use the bar bell for anything.

Check out the book "the new rules of lifting for women." It's an awesome program.

@daniellemybelle: Jamie Eason has an amazing physique after having a baby. She has great workout plans and tutorials on the body building website!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-fitness-360.html

I also follow her on instagram because she posts snippets of her workouts.

Bodybuilding.com has good videos on proper form for different exercises.

I've used the machines in the past, and stuff I read from various places, but I use a trainer now (got suckered in after my free session ) and it's so expensive but makes such a difference! dh does too--he was doing strength training for over a year on his own, and got into it with a buddy who had been a college athlete and so knew what he was doing, but after seeing a trainer he realized that what he was doing wasn't quite right. he's been seeing the trainer since the summer and it's made a really big difference. So yeah, I'd at least do the free session!

@daniellemybelle: You could probably ask the front desk if there are any recommended times for the classes where it isn't as crowded. I typically avoid classes around lunchtime or right after work.

@daniellemybelle: Well, I won't say it. But it does stink that they don't feature more classes for everyone else.

Could you get away for one on the weekend and the S and K could have father/daughter time? I know you want to maximize family time, so that might be a better option than trying to go when he just gets home from work.