need help with cardio?weight training!

[horsesongs]

hello,
i'm completely new to working out and i want to get some advice. i'm 23yrs. old, 6'1", 172 pounds. i want to start running and lifting to lose the fat i have and gain a little musicle in the process. i know my question is kinda vague but i was hopeing that someone could lead me in the right direction. i have absolutely no muscle definition and run on occassion. any advice would be welcome thanks.

 

[Trainer Lynn]

Read the Weight Loss Forum FAQ and the other posts on this board. Almost everyone asks the same question

In the meantime here are 5 tips that will help get you going:

1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Each meal should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain one protein and one carb. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking.


2) Drink a cup of water at each meal.


3) Rest properly. This means taking at least 48 hours between strength training the same muscles, and it also means getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Lastly, it means taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.


4) Cardio. This should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions.


5) Strength Training. Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. If you need more guidance or exercise ideas please PM me.


All of the above things combined will result in fat loss.