I'm trying to firm up some before the summer starts in roughly 9 weeks or so. I am willing to work out throughout the summer to build up to my goal (not a weight, but body structure), I want to have defined abs and get rid of what's left of my man boobs and waist. I've been alternating between inclined bench press and pushups one day, then running (very poorly, I'm working on breathing) 3 times a week along with crunches. Then a day of rest. I've replaced soda with water for the most part and started drinking protein shakes after a session (usually my sessions only last like 20 minutes) and I am looking to invest in dumb bells soon along with a pull-up bar.
Anyways, my mom is going to start buying more chicken and fish to eat and get rid of a lot of the sweets, and start eating more vegetables.
My problem is I would like a very easy running program that progresses to more challenging as time goes on, yet allowing my body to adapt to it, making the transitions between intensity almost unnoticeable. Is there any good plan that I can try for the next 2 or 3 months? Is it possible to get defined abs and all of that good stuff in that amount of time if I'm serious about my running and workouts? Also I heard it was better to do cardio in the morning before I eat.
if you want to build muscle, eat a lot of protein before you work out. My suggestion is about three big spoonfuls of peanut butter. Eat granola bars and things like that instead of like snickers and shit.
Grape nuts or rasin bran make a good quick breakfast, but eggs and ham is what you really want.
Get a manual labor job for the summer and slam down protein shakes before you start. Worked for me.
Hmm, I'm not too in shape, but I have a little bit of advice that might help.
1. Lay off of the protein powder. From what I hear, it will just make you fat unless you work out a lot more than you are right now.
2. Depending on what weights you end up using, do higher reps on a lower weight to tone muscle (make it more shaped (I think this is what you are aiming for)), or lower reps on a higher weight to build muscle.
3. Cardio is a good way to maintain low weight, but I find running very boring and difficult. You might try a bicycle to avoid high stress on your legs, or some bicycle work out machine (most likely at a gym) because you can up the difficulty level on those.
Good luck with your getting in shape, I should probably do a little more intense working out myself.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;21048637]if you want to build muscle, eat a lot of protein before you work out. My suggestion is about three big spoonfuls of peanut butter. Eat granola bars and things like that instead of like snickers and shit.
Grape nuts or rasin bran make a good quick breakfast, but eggs and ham is what you really want.[/QUOTE]
I'm just afraid of drinking my protein shakes before working out since they're liquidy (whey protein, water, ice, and a banana blended) and I'm kind of afraid of throwing that shit up. But I'm gonna start eating like turkey on wheat for lunch instead of white, and also I did start eating raisin bran, though I don't like raisins so I just eat the bran. I can definitely cook an egg, is there any way of cooking it more beneficial or less bad for you than another? I usually like my eggs over easy.
Boiled and scrambled are technically the best for you, and I find boiled to be most convenient if you're taking them with you somewhere. Though in all honesty, it wouldn't make much of a difference how you cooked them.
[QUOTE=Gunhound;21048708]Hmm, I'm not too in shape, but I have a little bit of advice that might help.
1. Lay off of the protein powder. From what I hear, it will just make you fat unless you work out a lot mroe than you are right now.
2. Depending on what weights you end up using, do higher reps on a lower weight to tone muscle (make it more shaped (I think this is what you are aiming for)), or lower reps on a higher weight to build muscle.
3. Cardio is a good wat to maintain low weight, but I find running very boring and difficult. You might try a bicycle to avoid high stress on your legs, or some bicycle work out machine (most likely at a gym) because you can up the difficulty level on those.
Good luck with your getting in shape, I should probably do a little more intense working out myself.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I do want to tone the muscle, I don't give two shits if I'm actually strong, haha.
1. I think I've heard that too, but I'll do some more research to confirm.
2. I've been struggling doing like sets of 10, maybe I should knock off a few lbs from the bench and do more reps at a lower rate.
3. I hate running and yes, I find it difficult, but jogging should be good to help keep it off the waist and everywhere else. I love biking, but I only have a regular mountain bike, not like a 10 speed. Maybe I'll craigslist a cheap one.
Thanks man, I really hope I can do it. I've said it a billion times in the past, but now I'm in a competition with my friend to see who can get more fit by summer. We are the same exact height and have the same body type and similar weights. He even looks like me from behind, we call him "Fake Mike" because I'm Mike.
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[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;21048805]Boiled and scrambled are technically the best for you, and I find boiled to be most convenient if you're taking them with you somewhere. Though in all honesty, it wouldn't make much of a difference how you cooked them.[/QUOTE]
I'm gonna load it up with grease, lard and tobasco.
I think it's nice that you're trying to get in shape and all, but 9 weeks it's really not enough time for someone without experience to actually achieve some visible results. Not saying you shouldn't try it, just saying that after 9 weeks if you still haven't achieve your goals don't just give up, keep running and working out and make it part of your life, next year you'll see a huge difference. Good luck.
[QUOTE=ah!panic;21055045]I think it's nice that you're trying to get in shape and all, but 9 weeks it's really not enough time for someone without experience to actually achieve some visible results. Not saying you shouldn't try it, just saying that after 9 weeks if you still haven't achieve your goals don't just give up, keep running and working out and make it part of your life, next year you'll see a huge difference. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah, for sure dude, I don't expect for my body to be a godsend in 9 weeks, I just want to be more comfortable at the beach and stuff. I'll continue working out over the summer, it'd be pretty legit to go back to school in shape and physically fit for my senior year of high school. I guess I'm just trying to tone up, not get like ripped (which would be a great goal after my initial goal is achieved).
Get that 'whey protein' stuff and drink it after you run (Even though it tastes like shit), just eat lean meat and vegetables, run
This advanced workout stuff really doesn't do much better than just getting a constant exercise and diet and going with it
[QUOTE=ah!panic;21055045]I think it's nice that you're trying to get in shape and all, but 9 weeks it's really not enough time for someone without experience to actually achieve some visible results. Not saying you shouldn't try it, just saying that after 9 weeks if you still haven't achieve your goals don't just give up, keep running and working out and make it part of your life, next year you'll see a huge difference. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
Depends on how "bad" it is.
If he's serious about it, he could lose 9 kg (losing more than 1 kg a month isn't healthy).
Actually, go to the gym work out alot.
Also protein powders and shit, don't start with that when you are inexperienced.
^Agree, you don't really need supplements unless you're a pro bodybuilder/sportsman or are taking it really seriously (except vitamins). Just make sure you eat healthy and enough.
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