Your liable to get all kinds of answers or opinions. I would consider myself an advanced lifter and always pyramid my weights, reps etc. to prevent injury.
It would be impossible to write all that is needed in this space, I own Arnold's encyclopedia for bodybuilding and i know it says bodybuilding but it has a plethora of info with pictures of exercises to show you the proper form.
www.amazon.com/New-Encyclopedia-Modern-Bodybuilding-Updated/dp/0684857219
It would be impossible to write all that is needed in this space, I own Arnold's encyclopedia for bodybuilding and i know it says bodybuilding but it has a plethora of info with pictures of exercises to show you the proper form.
www.amazon.com/New-Encyclopedia-Modern-Bodybuilding-Updated/dp/0684857219
Start off slow, real slow and light. Get your body used to the motions and reps. Stretch and drink water. Breathe right and don't neglect your negative on the rep.
By doing light and more reps you can limit the pain and discomfort that people encounter (unless they want it) when starting back up. Also, you are helping to prevent injury. Your muscles are going to get a shock no matter what. Why hurt them?
You can mix in some push ups to get natural body strength and balance up to par over time as well.
Did I mention stretch? If you are running five to ten minutes short of time make it lift time you miss out on, not stretching.
Consult a nutritionist if you have insurance and have them help you fuel your body with what it will need, specific to your body or body type/metabolism. It could have changed since you last exercised regularly.
Have fun and make it fun. You will stay at it longer.
By doing light and more reps you can limit the pain and discomfort that people encounter (unless they want it) when starting back up. Also, you are helping to prevent injury. Your muscles are going to get a shock no matter what. Why hurt them?
You can mix in some push ups to get natural body strength and balance up to par over time as well.
Did I mention stretch? If you are running five to ten minutes short of time make it lift time you miss out on, not stretching.
Consult a nutritionist if you have insurance and have them help you fuel your body with what it will need, specific to your body or body type/metabolism. It could have changed since you last exercised regularly.
Have fun and make it fun. You will stay at it longer.
I initially wrote what 100p wrote but figured it was too long and plus there is so much more to know although i think the nutritionist thing might be a little far for someone just starting out. Everything he said is spot on though. Oh, and forget the supplements, absolute waste of money in my opinion until you reach a much more advanced stage.
I agree it may be a bit too much or advanced at this stage but if he has insurance and can go to one for twenty bucks, why not? A lot of the food people think is healthy may not be right for them or for their workout. I knew a guy that swore salad was good for him but it wasn't. He kept dressing on it and did not toss chicken or protein of any sort on it. He was famished and would junk food binge more than he thought he was.
I think a good, simple and tasty diet set up by somebody else with input from the client could help get results faster. But I agree, it is not a necessary or integral part. It's more of an accessory like a tricked out name tag.
I think a good, simple and tasty diet set up by somebody else with input from the client could help get results faster. But I agree, it is not a necessary or integral part. It's more of an accessory like a tricked out name tag.
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Seamus McBundy
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I've read that the proper weight to start at would be a weight where I could do 3 sets of 12 reps and be ready to fail on the 12 rep on last set. Is this accurate? If so, do I gradually add wight after each set? Or only after the current weight is no longer tiring after the 3rd set?
Also I have Muscle Milk Protein, is this good stuff or do I need Whey?
Thanks for all the help so far!
Also I have Muscle Milk Protein, is this good stuff or do I need Whey?
Thanks for all the help so far!
Correct if I'm wrong but I've always been under assumption that light weight X more reps = more fat burning potential. Also read a good article about holding slow on the negative/return. I tried it yesterday with some leg curls and controlling the weight back down slowly hurt just as bad as lifting -- which I like.
I'm very basic in my weight lifting routine because I simply don't know enough about it..but I do a **** ton of pull-ups and push-ups and bench. Then I mix in legs with the sled and leg-curls. I would love to do more though.
Anybody using the Russian bell things still? I remember a good thread on those a while back.
I'm very basic in my weight lifting routine because I simply don't know enough about it..but I do a **** ton of pull-ups and push-ups and bench. Then I mix in legs with the sled and leg-curls. I would love to do more though.
Anybody using the Russian bell things still? I remember a good thread on those a while back.
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Seamus McBundy
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It probably would be a good idea to see a nutritionist, my diet sucks!
Remember this about your diet and your workout. Do not eat things you don't like. Don't do exercises you don't like. There are enough food items and routines you can do that are fun that you don't have to be bored.
Make it fun!
You have a lifetime of gains and progress to be made. Nobody should ever rush them unless they have a competition looming ahead and then they have trainers to help (as well as doctors).
I think you will like what a nutritionist can tell you. You will be amazed at foods that are not as good for you as you think and others that in moderation are not all that bad. It is these last ones that can keep a diet at the level you need but still make it yummy.
Do not purge, do not binge. Reward yourself wisely.
Kettle Bells are awesome. A goal of mine is to incorporate them and probably never lift weights in a gym ever again. A heavy bag, pull up bar, push ups, jump rope, kettle bells, yoga and my bicycle may be all I will need.
Make it fun!
You have a lifetime of gains and progress to be made. Nobody should ever rush them unless they have a competition looming ahead and then they have trainers to help (as well as doctors).
I think you will like what a nutritionist can tell you. You will be amazed at foods that are not as good for you as you think and others that in moderation are not all that bad. It is these last ones that can keep a diet at the level you need but still make it yummy.
Do not purge, do not binge. Reward yourself wisely.
Kettle Bells are awesome. A goal of mine is to incorporate them and probably never lift weights in a gym ever again. A heavy bag, pull up bar, push ups, jump rope, kettle bells, yoga and my bicycle may be all I will need.
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