Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
I have started exercising. Starting small. Walking on tread mill at a decent rate. Getting the heart rate up a little. Attempting sit ups and doing a lot of stretching.
biggest thing since summer vacation started--One bottle of Dew a day instead of two. (16.9 oz) Still need the caffeine for now. The issue is stress from the day of teaching. I need to find a decent replacement for soda.
Originally Posted by displacedinMN:
I have started exercising. Starting small. Walking on tread mill at a decent rate. Getting the heart rate up a little. Attempting sit ups and doing a lot of stretching.
biggest thing since summer vacation started--One bottle of Dew a day instead of two. (16.9 oz) Still need the caffeine for now. The issue is stress from the day of teaching. I need to find a decent replacement for soda.
Wish me luck.
Good luck. Don't get discouraged, don't get down on yourself. Just keep telling yourself you're a little bit better than you were the day before. You've got the right mindset. of easing yourself into it. If you can kick the soda pop demon for good, you'll be amazed at how much weight you'll lose and how much better you'll feel.
Originally Posted by Bowser:
Good luck. Don't get discouraged, don't get down on yourself. Just keep telling yourself you're a little bit better than you were the day before. You've got the right mindset. of easing yourself into it. If you can kick the soda pop demon for good, you'll be amazed at how much weight you'll lose and how much better you'll feel.
Baby steps.
In it for the heart first. then weight. And doing a sleep study later this summer. that will help too. [Reply]
I can now do 8.10 miles in 60 minutes + 3 minute cool down on the Lifestyle elliptical burning close to 800 calories. I then stretch for 15 minutes, lift for 20-30 minutes with little rest in between sets and then sit in the dry sauna at the highest temp for 10 minutes.
I don't lift to bulk up but to stay toned and improve strength. Mostly 60lb curls with crooked bar and reverse curls with 50, pec dec flies with 100, shoulder presses on machine with 80lb, triceps push down on cables with 70lb and dumbbell seated shoulder press with 30 lbs each.
At 54 years old, I'm not trying to look like Arnold in Pumping Iron, just get down 100 pounds by December 1st. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
lol just checked out the "Genesis" healthclub that has replaced 24 hr fitness in KC.
They almost tripled the monthly rate and added a $200 signup fee. :-)
they added a few more machines and said they were going to remodel it all in a few months but meh
Pffffft.
I don't live terribly far from the old 24 on Englewood in the Northland. I belonged to the 24 for a few years and was wondering if they were ever going to come back or become something else. Sounds like I'll just stick with the Becahbody workouts at the house (Silock's favorite!). [Reply]
This will destroy your door trim. Three people I know had this and all three are sorry they bought it. Worked well but the damage wasn't worth it. [Reply]
