I only have around 30 minutes to 40 minutes in the morning to do these workouts before I have to go to school.
I’m a senior in High School, and I’m just an athletic guy, I am not a weightlifter. I can probably only bench 90 to 100 lbs, and I want to change this.
I’m going to the Citadel this summer and I want to be as physically fit as possible. Being just an athletic guy, which of these workouts will do the best at getting me more muscle and body tone? I like the idea of the Body Circuits workout, since it doesn’t involve me hassling with any equipment, but I do realize that shouldn’t be the focus for me.
I guess I just want to see which one will be the optimum choice for me to build the best muscle in a shorter amount of time?
StrongLifts 5×5 Beginner Strength Training Program
(http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5×5-beginner-strength-training-program/)
Body Weight Training for Fat Loss
(http://fitnessblackbook.com/body-weight-training/)
The Marine Workout
(http://www.menshealth.com/men/fitness/workout-plans/military-workout-plan-burn-fat-and-build-muscle/article/e69b26175dde7110vgnvcm10000013281eac)
of those, you’d make the best strength gains w/ the stronglifts……….EVERY strength training program should be based on squats and deadlifts.
that program was actually derived from ’starting strength’, a book by mark rippetoe. i would check that out because it walks you through how to do the lifts in great detail.
in 10wks on starting strength, i went from 185-215 lbs bw, and my squat went from 190×5 to 275×5 and i was still making easy gains but i injured my shoulder and had to cut it short.
good luck w/ your goals, and remember you need to eat a lot to support heavy lifting. A LOT.
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Okay so I’m a senior in high school and would really like to be in shape when i graduate and start college. I’m 5′7, 160 pounds, 30% body fat, and turn 18 in March. What would be the best way to lose around 30 pounds in the next 6 or 7 months?
right now, i eat a bagel for breakfast (6:30am), an apple for a snack at 9:30am, a sandwich for lunch at 12pm, some type of snack at 3, and dinner at 630 or 7pm.
As far as exercise goes, I’m taking an aerobics class at school but it’s only around 30 minutes of my heartbeat being up. Other then that, I don’t really do much exercise.
So any suggestions? I know I should start exercising more, but anything specific? Running, cycling, etc.?
Weight loss is a funny thing. For example you’re 194 pounds, about every week if you diet and walk more you can loose 1-2 pounds a week. But when you get skinnier you won’t loose as much weight, ex. 120 pounds. If you’re 120 pounds you’ll probably loose about 0.5-1 pound a week. Try not to excersize because it increases your appetite and you might feel justified in eating a muffin or something after you jog for 30 min. Try walking more and have a pedometer on you. Like instead of taking the elevator use the stairs, park farther from the supermarket, walk with your family, etc. When you stop eating a portion of your brain that you can’t control (it controls weight distribution, certain muscles, flight/fight, etc.) will prepare to keep you alive during a famine. This means that whatever you eat will be directly stored into fat, so as soon as you stop this crash diet or give in your body will put the calories into your fat deposits. Your body will also start getting energy from your muscles since they are easier to break down than fat. Also if you don’t eat your hair will start to fall out, your periods will become eratic and unhealthy, and you will be cranky, tired, and moody.
My goal in life is to become a nutritionist and I’ve lost 26 pounds since I started dieting 2 years ago. The important thing to do is keep your metabolism and blood sugars up by eating something every 2-3 hours. For breakfast I eat a turkey D-light with some fruit if I’m feeling hungry that morning. In between breakfast and lunch I have half of a Luna bar. Luna bars have some carbs and sugars but they’re really good because they have protein and fiber in them which keeps you full. For lunch I have a chicken tenderloin with a portion of fruit and vegetables. On the bus home I finish the other half of the Luna bar and when I get to my house I have a Dannon Light and Fit yogurt or a serving of fruit. For dinner I usually have whatever my family is having but I cut back on the carbs and get a good serving of vegetables. If you have any questions at all about nutrition or excersize feel free to email me (you an always make one up so that I don’t know you’re real email) at joe.mamasmama@yahoo.com. And yes that’s my real email.
I can’t afford something like that.
But I’d pay up to $50 for a couple of session where the trainer would observe my routine carefully and let me know if I’m doing something wrong. I hurt my shoulder a few years ago exercising incorrectly.
Stupid of me. It took six months or so for that shoulder to straighten up.
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In the Skyline area of San Diego a Senior center comes alive when Seniors do line dancing for exercise. Some of them have known each other for over 50 years.
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Suzanne Feather, a health educator for Preferred Care, recently shared various chair exercises with seniors during “10 Minutes to Fitness” at Chapel Oaks at St. Ann’s Community in Irondequoit, New York.
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Senior Citizens in Medford participate in a water aerobics class three times a week. Water exercise is easier for senior citizens because it is not as harsh on the joints.
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1st place Senior Premier at Auckland Sport Aerobics Regionals 2009
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