• Workout tips for Beginners
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I was watching some videos online about workout tips for beginners. I was shocked, how wrong they were. So I'm starting a thread for people, who want to workout, but don't know where to start and how. I started to run regularly 2 years ago, but from beginning of June, I started to run everday. I didn't watch any online videos, any helpful blogs, I just asked some friends about it and then tried by myself. The best workout to begin with is [B]walking[/B]. Walk around the city/town/village/whereever you live. Walking around is quite effective, as long as you walk at least 30 min. To make it better, invite a friend to walk around with you. There's a big chance that you're already doing this, but it's nice for starters. When you think you're ready for more, you can start [B]Running[/B]. This is where people often give up or don't know where to run and how long and so on. Well, here are some tips, that I have from my personal experience: [B] 1. Find a path:[/B] First of all, you need to find a path for running. It's better to run in nature, because of the fresh air you constantly have. If you don't know where to find it or you don't know, if you will make it to the finish line, do a test. Go on a stadium and see, how long/how far can you run. If you're no where near the stadium, you can run around the house/block if you want to. Most of you will feel stupid for running around the house, but you can feel good, because you're doing something for yourself. [B]2. Try to workout everyday:[/B] When you will go running for the first time, it will be easy. You will have lots of energy in you and you will feel very powerful and strong. But the problem is that you also need to go running the next day and the next day and so on. This is very difficult, because your body will be exhausted from the first day. You can skip a day or two between workout for starters, but running everyday is more effective and doesn't harm you. (Unless you have your kind of problems). [B]3. Don't give up!:[/B] First 2 weeks will be quite painful to run and you will probably think:"Ah, why am I doing this, this is stupid. I ain't gonna run anymore". But if you beat those 2 weeks, you will see, that if you won't go running, you will feel very wierd and bad about it. You almost need to run after that, because you're body gets used to it and it's easier to run though. [B]4. Equipment:[/B] I always carry a small bottle of water in my hand. And in my other hand, I usually have my home keys, so that I don't lost them, while I'm running. If it's cold or warm or hot outside, I always wear a t-shirt and shorts. Your body gets warm and sweaty after a while, so don't worry about being cold. [B]5. Take care of your body after your workout:[/B] When you get home, you must take a shower immediately without excuses. You will also feel better, after you take that stinky sweat off you. Next thing you want to do is NOT eat anything. If you're hungry, drink water. But if you're still hungry after that, eat some fruit. If you're still hungry, eat some more fruit. NEVER EAT CHOCOLATE OR DRINK COLA OR SIMILIAR STUFF AFTER WORKOUT. Only healthy stuff. [B]6. Do not exaggerate:[/B] If you feel any kind of pain while running, just STOP. Don't run or else it gets worse. Walk back home and go running next time, when you'll feel better. I mostly made this mistake and I regret it. [B]7. Eating:[/B] Eat, what you want to eat. You can go on a diet, if you want faster and better results, but you can eat what you want to eat. Even if it's chocolate, cookies, meat, bread, chesse, mostly anything that you like. But don't eat too much. Like don't have a bag of cookies next to your PC. Just take a cookie or 2 if you need some sugar and you're good to go. But as I said before, after the workout, don't eat anything than just fruit and vegetables. [B]8. Energy drinks? Fuck that:[/B] Don't drink enegry drinks or some stupid shit like that, drink normal bottled water. Water was made for humans to drink and give us energy thought that. If you get used to the water, you will see the result very quickly. I've been using these tips that I made myself and I lost some kilograms (about 3-4) in 1 month with regular running every evening. If you workout, you feel better, more confident and especially, you will look good. You can use all these tips for cycling too, with some changes though. People give up too fast, because it's hard to start. But after that, you body gets used to it and you can't stay home without doing some workout. Believe me. I wish you guys the best. *Excuse any spelling mistakes. It's late here and I'm not careful at typing.*
When I run I get tired really quickly, is there any way to solve this problem?
I recently started counting calories to lose a bunch of weight (and I did, I lost 60 pounds) and now I'm going to lose the last remaining pounds by running this summer. Will keep some of these tips in mind.
i thought this was going to be an actual workout thread as in weights and shit, but now i see this is only about running. here's a tip: remember to pace yourself and get a pedometer that counts how many steps you've taken. try to take at least 2000 or more steps when running (roughly a mile, depends on your stride) and when you start feeling better and better go longer and longer.
I need to start running again. I do it every day (usually anyway i get lazy sometimes) during summers but I haven't started yet
[QUOTE=BeardyDuck;23138119]i thought this was going to be an actual workout thread as in weights and shit, but now i see this is only about running. here's a tip: remember to pace yourself and get a pedometer that counts how many steps you've taken. try to take at least 2000 or more steps when running (roughly a mile, depends on your stride) and when you start feeling better and better go longer and longer.[/QUOTE] I can also add fitness tips, since I was in fitness like 5 months and got quite a lot of muscles out of nothing.
Lift weights along with this. You don't want to look like a twig. Make sure to eat plenty of protein and carbs. Keep the fat to a minimum.
The best workout is running, walking is super weak sauce
Try to find a workout buddy. Having someone else to work with is great motivation.
Also you won't be tired from running the next day, that's not what happens, most people just get too lazy to run everyday, i know because i have been running for over half of my life
[QUOTE=its shortie;23138150]Lift weights along with this. You don't want to look like a twig. Make sure to eat plenty of protein and carbs. Keep the fat to a minimum.[/QUOTE] Don't drink protein drinks, that's shit. Eat food that has lots of protein(meat,beans,...) it's more healthier.
But can't I just do steroids instead? This way I can be buff [I]and[/I] play video games.
[quote]7. Energy drinks? Fuck that: Don't drink enegry drinks or some stupid shit like that, drink normal bottled water. Water was made for humans to drink and give us energy thought that. If you get used to the water, you will see the result very quickly. [/quote] [img]http://imgkk.com/i/68zf.gif[/img] This and similar stuff helps you a lot as long as you exercise properly
[QUOTE=Bassplaya7;23138179]Try to find a workout buddy. Having someone else to work with is great motivation.[/QUOTE] I have a friend that ran with me sometimes, but it's annoying when we run, for example he gets tired and stops, while I still want to run.
Also eating directly after your workout is most beneficial especially if you eat something with high protein, there is a lot of flaws in this "workout tips" guide, i don't believe you know anything about the right workouts OP
[QUOTE=Kai-ryuu;23138200][img]http://imgkk.com/i/68zf.gif[/img] This and similar stuff helps you a lot as long as you exercise properly[/QUOTE] I hardly see that necessary for runners, correct me if I wrong. Unless you training to be an Olympian or some shit. lifting weights on the other hand yeah, I have that in Cookies n' Cream, it's yummy.
[QUOTE=BackOnCrack;23138236]Also eating directly after your workout is most beneficial especially if you eat something with high protein, there is a lot of flaws in this "workout tips" guide, i don't believe you know anything about the right workouts OP[/QUOTE] It depends of what kind of workout you want to do. Lose weight or gain muscles or both. You don't need to eat proteins after workout. My friend is drinking water and eating fruit/vegetables after workout and he's quite good looking and he feels very good. Energy drinks, protein shakes, all that fitness crap you find in a store...you don't need that. You can get energy and proteins out of food. But as I said, if you want to be a professional bodybuilder or a professional sporter, use those things if you need them. I know I won't.
[QUOTE=Greendead;23138011] [B]4. Equipment:[/B] I always carry a small bottle of water in my hand. And in my other hand, I usually have my home keys, so that I don't lost them, while I'm running. If it's cold or warm or hot outside, I always wear a t-shirt and shorts. Your body gets warm and sweaty after a while, so don't worry about being cold. [/QUOTE] Wow this is something you screwed up too, you can run much better if you have nothing in your hands, find a spot outside or around your house, or just plain leave your house open for when you get back, running with water isn't at all necessary for training runs and you shouldn't be drinking too much water while running, you get side-aches, anyone who is a runner knows this also, you should be using running shoes for equipment, I'm sure most people make a mistake here and wear flat top shoes which are bad for your joints and bad for your feet. This guide is not good at all I'm sorry next time do your research.
I don't want to workout outside, I don't want to subject the world to my horrible grotesque body. [QUOTE]Water was made for humans to drink [/QUOTE] No, Humans can drink it, but It wasn't made for us to drink. (I suppose it depends what viewpoint you look at it from, I suppose if you believe in God (or Gods) it was made for us, but from my viewpoint (I prefer the evolution theory) Water wasn't made for us, we were made based around water.)
[QUOTE=Greendead;23138315]It depends of what kind of workout you want to do. Lose weight or gain muscles or both. You don't need to eat proteins after workout. My friend is drinking water and eating fruit/vegetables after workout and he's quite good looking and he feels very good. Energy drinks, protein shakes, all that fitness crap you find in a store...you don't need that. You can get energy and proteins out of food. But as I said, if you want to be a professional bodybuilder or a professional sporter, use those things if you need them. I know I won't.[/QUOTE] Yes, this is true, but you don't want to starve yourself after a workout is what I was getting at, that is unhealthy and the OP directly stated to not eat anything. [editline]12:29AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Greendead;23138011] [B]2. Try to workout everyday:[/B] [B]When you will go running for the first time, it will be easy.[/B] [/QUOTE] This is also untrue, the first time is hard, but it gets easier after that.
[QUOTE=BackOnCrack;23138319]Wow this is something you screwed up too, you can run much better if you have nothing in your hands, find a spot outside or around your house, or just plain leave your house open for when you get back, running with water isn't at all necessary for training runs and you shouldn't be drinking too much water while running, you get side-aches, anyone who is a runner knows this also, you should be using running shoes for equipment, I'm sure most people make a mistake here and wear flat top shoes which are bad for your joints and bad for your feet. This guide is not good at all I'm sorry next time do your research.[/QUOTE] What? You need water and you don't get any side-aches while drinking it? And running much better without having nothing in your hands? Is that some sort of big obstacle for you for having a bottle of water in your hand? I seriously don't feel any different with or without having anything in my hand. Also about the shoes, you probably know what you need to wear.
This guide is painfully inaccurate and quite simply awful. This guide really isn't going to help anyone I'm sorry you have done very very little research and it will really show to anyone who is a true runner
It's bad to workout every day for most people. Elite level athletes can do it because their bodies are used to it, but for the average high school student, 6 days is more than enough. Without a rest day, you overwork the body and you'll injure yourself more. Not to mention that if you overstep your mileage, you'll see very little results because your muscles don't have enough time to recover.
I've actually heard you should actually wear flat-top shoes or something bare-foot like because it's actually better for your feet.
[QUOTE=BackOnCrack;23138347] This is also untrue, the first time is hard, but it gets easier after that.[/QUOTE] I felt very good after running the first time and it was quite easy to run, even though I couldn't run very far. But it was easy and I felt like I can do this everyday. But ofcourse, it's not that easy after that.
[QUOTE=Greendead;23138420]What? You need water and you don't get any side-aches while drinking it? And running much better without having nothing in your hands? Is that some sort of big obstacle for you for having a bottle of water in your hand? I seriously don't feel any different with or without having anything in my hand. Also about the shoes, you probably know what you need to wear.[/QUOTE] If you drink a lot of water before a run you will get a major sideache, I guarantee it. I run with my iPod in my hand and it can restrict how far you move your arms while running which is vital, and it is just unnecessary to hold a water bottle while running, go walk down the street, you will see noone carrying a water bottle while running unless they are trainging for a marathon, and even then they will probable have a holder for it
[QUOTE=BackOnCrack;23138319]Wow this is something you screwed up too, you can run much better if you have nothing in your hands, find a spot outside or around your house, or just plain leave your house open for when you get back, running with water isn't at all necessary for training runs and you shouldn't be drinking too much water while running, you get side-aches, anyone who is a runner knows this also, you should be using running shoes for equipment, I'm sure most people make a mistake here and wear flat top shoes which are bad for your joints and bad for your feet. This guide is not good at all I'm sorry next time do your research.[/QUOTE] You're wrong, not drinking water during a workout dehydrates you. Drink water as you workout.
[QUOTE=matark;23138437]It's bad to workout every day for most people. Elite level athletes can do it because their bodies are used to it, but for the average high school student, 6 days is more than enough. Without a rest day, you overwork the body and you'll injure yourself more. Not to mention that if you overstep your mileage, you'll see very little results because your muscles don't have enough time to recover.[/QUOTE] yea you should run for 5-6 days at most, and always have a rest day or two [editline]12:36AM[/editline] [QUOTE=GamerKiwi;23138480]You're wrong, not drinking water during a workout dehydrates you. Drink water as you workout.[/QUOTE] Not while you run, it is different for lifting weights [editline]12:36AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Greendead;23138463]I felt very good after running the first time and it was quite easy to run, even though I couldn't run very far. But it was easy and I felt like I can do this everyday. But ofcourse, it's not that easy after that.[/QUOTE] for most people this is not the case
[QUOTE=Sporkfire;23138458]I've actually heard you should actually wear flat-top shoes or something bare-foot like because it's actually better for your feet.[/QUOTE] I suppose it is a more natural way of running, but thin soled shoes are quite weak to sharp objects on a path (I.E stepping on glass) there would have to be some thickness about them, or made from some material that would stop objects from penetrating the shoe and into the skin.
[QUOTE=Greendead;23138463]I felt very good after running the first time and it was quite easy to run, even though I couldn't run very far. But it was easy and I felt like I can do this everyday. [B]But ofcourse, it's not that easy after that.[/B][/QUOTE] Can you explain this to me? after running for a period of time it gets WAY easier, you can run farther in less time and have more endurance, it shouldn't be getting harder for you
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