Anyone REALLY into fitness training?

TexasTB said:
Mon: Cardio
Tues:Strength 1-2 hrs
Wed:Cardio
Thur: Strength 1-2 hrs
Fri:Cardio
Sat & Sun: Strength 1-2 hrs per day.
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This will more than likely lead you to overtraining. Remember, you grow when you are sleeping, not training. The purpose of working out is to tear up the muscle fibers. Your body, in return, will build them back bigger and stronger. Your goal is to get in, accomplish your goal, and get out, so that you can go home to rest. Some people can train for an hour, but you should be able to do your workout in 30-40 mins solo. If you have a partner, it will of course take a little longer, but not much. They train while you rest, etc.
 
Looks like I need to look into home gyms. Something I can do multiple exercises, like rows and what not.
 
dengood1 said:
make sure you are eating a proper diet.....it's equally important, if not more. And remember to drink PLENTY of water.
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:goodpost: heheheh Look here Chris... he said water!!! NOT SODA :D
:cheers: Good Luck!
 
TexasTB said:
Looks like I need to look into home gyms. Something I can do multiple exercises, like rows and what not.
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Home gyms always go to waste. People say their gonna workout and never do and if they do they find there is Zero motivation. A real gym is the place to be. For the money you would spend on home equipment you could get a cheap membership. Just know you limits and set goals for yourself. Lifting is key to sucess. If you slim down and tone you want to do lighter weight with higher reps. Focus on core also. The most important thing I have learned in the last 3 years of lifting is the use of proper pre and post wokout nutrition. Especially for weight training this is what you need to maximize your results

30mins Pre workout- Have 20-30g of protein(I drink a whey protein shake) and a few carbs for energy. Oatmeal is good or maybe a bannana in addition to pure protein intake. Your body uses the protein during the workout and it acts as energy for your muscles anything more that 30g or so goes to waste.

Post workout- 35-45g of protein and eat simple carbs, I would say 25-45g of carbs would be ideal for muscle recovery. You have about a 30minute window after weight training to feed your muscles to aid in recovery. If you eat junk your muscles will absorb the bad fats and and you wont "recover" from your workout properly. After lifting the muscles are in a catabolic state and they begin to breakdown but by adding high amounts of protein and good carbs your feeding them with nutrients because at this point they are like sponges and they absorb everything. Then the next time you got to the gym your muscles are ready to work harder than before.
 
Mon: Upper and lower Back and Bi's
Tues: Chest and Tri's and abs
Wed: Legs (Hard day) and after work out a 20 minute walk on tread mill for cool down
Thurs: Shoulders and stomach
Fri: Chest and Bi's (light day)
Sat: Tri's and Abs (light day)
Sun: Sleep late and do nothing the rest of the day.
Thats what I used to do and worked great for me. I also did do cardio (Jog for at least 2 miles) Mon-Thurs during my hard training as there was no other way to fit it in. I felt fine doing so. Damn I wish I could get back that motivation back to do that routine. I'm going to work on it. Good luck.
 
Lots of good info here, with some regimented programs.

When I advise people in starting exercise (again or for the first time) I use the KISS method and use these generalities.

1) Don't do exercise that hurts the joint. Muscle burn is fine. When muscles are sore it's 2-3 days of soreness. With joints, it could be weeks to months to recover.

2) Exercise consistently, whatever you choose to do. Exercise is pretty boring, so mix it up and find something you enjoy.

3) Exercise is easier than dieting. Eat the same amount but add exercise will result in some weight loss. Healthy and moderate portions will speed results.

4) Understand that despite your best efforts, losing weight is a long process. Most everyone feels they should be making more progress going 5x/week for 1 month. You will definitely feel better, but don't be discouraged if you don't get visual results in 6-12 months.

Good luck!
 
I did a program called Body for Life a few years ago with phenomenal results. It stresses 6 small meals a day (equal portion of protein and complex carb) and 6 workouts a week...it was very effective. Plus one day a week was a free day so you could eat whatever the hell you felt like so you didn't really feel like you were "on a diet" so to speak. (I remember on one such day I ate 5 chocolate bars!). I dropped 25 lbs of fat and my body fat went from 22 to 12. I was pleased. It is a book and website by Bill Phillips. It's definitely worth a try and other than the book..there's nothing to buy.
 
sparkie said:
I hope to drop 80 lbs this year. Good luck Chris....
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Look this morning down 13 lbs.....

Chris, keep us updated on your progress...I will try and keep you up with mine....Buddy system......:D
 
sparkie said:
Look this morning down 13 lbs.....

Chris, keep us updated on your progress...I will try and keep you up with mine....Buddy system......:D
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Yeah, way to go Sparkie.

How's it going Chris?
 
I haven't started yet. Will the 1st of Feb. I want to get my craving out of my system. You know, fast food, soda, junk food.... lol
Also had a few family things that had to get taken care of first. This month, January, wasn't a good month to start anything, as a lot has been going on.

But absolutely, I will keep up with progress. Most likely, not weight, as that does not have anything to do with what I am trying to achieve.
I will most likely take pics from month to month. Not sure if I will post them up here on this site...don't want to scare everyone off hahahaha
A little shy as well.

I am still trying to figure out a good diet plan. Guess I need to do more research on the internet and stick with it.

Anyone willing to start up as well and share progress? Sort of like an overhaul for you body for 2008 thread.

A family friend that is in the Military asked if I wanted to run with him in the mornings. Not sure if I can run for more than a mile right now...lol, as my lungs will probably pop. Been a loooong while since I ran.
 
TexasTB said:
I will most likely take pics from month to month. Not sure if I will post them up here on this site...don't want to scare everyone off hahahaha
A little shy as well.

I am still trying to figure out a good diet plan. Guess I need to do more research on the internet and stick with it.

Anyone willing to start up as well and share progress? Sort of like an overhaul for you body for 2008 thread.
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Hey Chris,
I will do my best to help motivate you!!!! However, I don't think it is a good idea for use to share monthly body pictures :D For some reason.... I don't think Mr. would understand!
I can help you out with a diet plan too! Keep doing your research! I will talk with you soon. It's almost February! I hope you are ready to give up that junk food and soda!
 
TexasTB said:
I haven't started yet. Will the 1st of Feb. I want to get my craving out of my system. You know, fast food, soda, junk food.... lol
Also had a few family things that had to get taken care of first. This month, January, wasn't a good month to start anything, as a lot has been going on.

But absolutely, I will keep up with progress. Most likely, not weight, as that does not have anything to do with what I am trying to achieve.
I will most likely take pics from month to month. Not sure if I will post them up here on this site...don't want to scare everyone off hahahaha
A little shy as well.

I am still trying to figure out a good diet plan. Guess I need to do more research on the internet and stick with it.

Anyone willing to start up as well and share progress? Sort of like an overhaul for you body for 2008 thread.

A family friend that is in the Military asked if I wanted to run with him in the mornings. Not sure if I can run for more than a mile right now...lol, as my lungs will probably pop. Been a loooong while since I ran.
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Cut your carb intake, that will help alot. Drink some jogging in a jug, about 2oz a day.
 
Try P90X. It is a dvd program. I like it b/c you have a program to follow. I've used it for 2 months and it works. It is a great workout that builds muscle definition. And like all the other suggestions - don't quit. I've started this twice before and stopped and regretted it.
 
sparkie said:
Cut your carb intake, that will help alot. Drink some jogging in a jug, about 2oz a day.
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It's good to cut back your carb intake, but you do need carbs. The trick is to have good (low GI) carbs instead of bad (simple sugars) carbs. Also, you want to lower your carb consumption as they day goes on. Taper them off as you get closer to bedtime. Another thing to watch is your liquids. I see a lot of people that don't count the calories from their drinks, or they think that fruit juice is "good for you". Fruit juices have a lot of simple sugars.

Any updates Sparkie?
 
I havent read all of these posts, but....I am an avid fitness person and former competive bodybuilder. I am now 60 years old, but feel and look younger. I have not missed work in years, never get sick, and feel great. I work out at a gym with weights, and also use p90x as a diet and cardio supplement. Spend a hundred bucks on p90x...it is sound advice and worth it. As mentioned above...diet is extremely important, and you have to be willing to work hard. Another good source of information is a book by Frank Sepe called "The Truth". You have to have both, diet and exercise. 15 per cent body fat is quite achievable. I would be glad to tell you more if you want. The above advice from the bodybuilder is good. Most people lose interest because they over train and get burned out.
 
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