I posted in Derwyddon's thread but Im sure she's got a bunch going on. I figured I may get a quicker response here... sorry. I know its frowned upon.
this was my post to her.
as I have gotten more into it I would actually like to get my BF% even lower than that. I am really starting to develop a Gym bug if you will. currently Im doing something roughly like this 3 times a week.
Light Warm Up 6 to 8 min Cardio
Stretches, lunges, high knees, kicks
Full Squat or seated leg press- 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Seated Leg Curl - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
hanging Leg Hip Raise – 30 to 50
Twisting Sit Up – 30 to 50
Seated Row - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Pull Down - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Bench Press - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Shoulder Press - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps
Ive recently added dips... Im constructing this all on my own here so I know its not an optimal fbw. hence the thread.
Ill be honest. dead lifts as I have been reading more about them sound great but scare the hell out of me with the current condition of my back. I feel as though If I get the form down wrong I could screw it up worse.
basically what Im looking for is some input and advice.
sorry if I sould a bit unorganized, Im in work.
this was my post to her.
First of all thank you for this post. It’s been great to read through.
Ill just go into my question. I am new to fitness. I have needed to take it seriously for some time and now I’m starting.
I’m 29, 5'8" and about 170lbs (since Ive entered this question Ive lost about 4 lbs.)
I have high blood pressure that is controlled right now with meds and I have a slipped disc in my lower back.
I’m not really concerned about the hypertension or the back as I am taking care of those but I just thought I would mention them.
I am a strict vegetarian and have been for about 14 years or so.
I am taking in about 1600 to 1800 cals a day 5 to 6 meals depending on hunger and activity levels.
I go to the Gym 3 to 4 times a week. I do about 15 to 20 min cardio on the ellip machine; I tried out hiit last night... I was amazed at how it affected me. Ill probably use that more often.
I also do strength training using body weight... this is where my question comes in.
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO SET UP A ROUTINE!! There seems to be so many exercises and variations of them that I’m having a hard time sticking to a routine that will work for me. I know there is a lot of trial and error involved in finding the perfect setup but I would love advice on starting out.
An over view of my goals are these...
I would like to drop a few pounds and be at about 15% or less body fat.
I want some definition and I want to strengthen my core to support my back well.
I know it’ll take time and I have no problem with that. Please help?
edit- looking for fbw of course
as I have gotten more into it I would actually like to get my BF% even lower than that. I am really starting to develop a Gym bug if you will. currently Im doing something roughly like this 3 times a week.
Light Warm Up 6 to 8 min Cardio
Stretches, lunges, high knees, kicks
Full Squat or seated leg press- 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Seated Leg Curl - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
hanging Leg Hip Raise – 30 to 50
Twisting Sit Up – 30 to 50
Seated Row - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Pull Down - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Bench Press - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps.
Shoulder Press - 3 sets, 8 to12 reps
Ive recently added dips... Im constructing this all on my own here so I know its not an optimal fbw. hence the thread.
Ill be honest. dead lifts as I have been reading more about them sound great but scare the hell out of me with the current condition of my back. I feel as though If I get the form down wrong I could screw it up worse.
basically what Im looking for is some input and advice.
sorry if I sould a bit unorganized, Im in work.
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