new to training, need help with basics.

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I am a skinny guy, about 150lbs, 19 years old. I have done little to no formal body training, except for running, however I have stopped running for about a year.

I am not overweight by any means, but gained a little gut (college hehe). That and a general desire to be in good shape... I decided I want to try working out for a while. This is a completely new thing to me.

I am not looking to get "huge" or break any deadlift records, just a little fitness, im not afraid of some hard work.

I have been doing some push-ups and sit-ups daily for a couple weeks. 2 sets of 25 push ups, and 2 sets of 60 sit ups. Thats about the point where I get tired and feel I have pushed hard enough.





I dont know what im doing. I was thinking about it today, and realized that I really need some advise. I dont know if i should go harder or easier, all at once, or multiple reps? Anything else I can do without a gym or equiptment?

All I know is that there is alot more to trianing than "work". I want to do this right and not hurt myself or anything like that. So fire away!!! Any help/advise/routine ideas/anything would be greatly appreciated.
 
google weight training and all the obvious ones like diet, supplements and if your dead serious about it, creatine monohydrate
 
1st are you going to be workingout at a health club or at home? If you are going to train at the health club, get with a personal trainer to get a fitness assesment. They are usually free and this will let you know were your body is, Bodyfat, Lean Body Mass, Resting Heart Rate and any Posture Deviations. If you want to do this right you need to know these things. if your gonna workout at home, stop in at your local gym to get the above done.

2nd- always warm up(walking or light jog) then work on stretches to correct any posture problems you might have. This will help keep you injury free and also help with making them worse. You should be doing exercises that strengthen your core muscles. This should be done before you lift any weights. You need to reistablish the mind/muscle connection with those muscles. This will help you from hurting your back during weight training and will give you a flatter stomach.

3rd Start with a full body workout 3 times per week. You don't want to overdue it in the begining. You will only platue early. You also need to let your body recover so you can grow. 1 exercise per body part in the begining. 1-2 sets for the first few weeks. 12-15 reps is a good starting point.

4th- You need to eat consistantly everyday. If you don't your body won't know what you are trying to do to it. Don't stuff yourself but you need the Kcals to grow. Start with atleast 2250-2500 kcals per day. Spread it out through asmany meals as possible. 5-6 is good. Alot of carbs mod protein and fat. More protein is not the answer. It's hard on the body and it is going to convert alot into blood sugar if your not getting the carbs.(everything gets turned into it). Try a 60% carbs 20%-25% protein and 15%-20% fat. Yoiu don't need any supps except a good Multi vit. You need to let your body adjust without. It all comes back to an early platue. You don't want to play all your cards at once do you. A good meal replacment is ok, if your having a hard time getting the Kcals in.

5th- Be patient. You are not gonna get big overnight. it takes time. You should put on 10 lbs in a couple of months. That is good growth if it's quality mass you put on. Enjoy the workouts and switch them up. If you get bored you will get impatient. Workout with a partner or hire a personal trainer. I recommend getting one since you have never really worked out. They will help keep you on track and show you how to do it right.

Good luck I hope this helped
 
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