Lifting Weights.

[CyBer]

Haven't done this in a long time (since I played basketball), I figure since I'm on a diet already and seem to be stalling I need to throw some lifting in to the mix. Does anyone know any good weight lifting routines? I'm doing cardio about 3X a week for about 30 minutes (jogging). I'd really like to start losing again because I have been stalled at my current weight for about 2-3 weeks now.

 

[Cycl1]

Haven't done this in a long time (since I played basketball), I figure since I'm on a diet already and seem to be stalling I need to throw some lifting in to the mix. Does anyone know any good weight lifting routines? I'm doing cardio about 3X a week for about 30 minutes (jogging). I'd really like to start losing again because I have been stalled at my current weight for about 2-3 weeks now.

Yes, go to the gym and pick up weights, then set them down again. Repeat.

 

[brianhos]

Why not just try one of the p90x or other at home workouts? They work if you stick with it.

 

[Cycl1]

Why not just try one of the p90x or other at home workouts? They work if you stick with it.

maybe he lives in an apartment. I would love to do p90x or insanity, but my downstairs neighbors would probably be less excited..

 

[CyBer]

Why not just try one of the p90x or other at home workouts? They work if you stick with it.

I have insanity, but my knees were killing me.

 

[Doc]

Haven't done this in a long time (since I played basketball), I figure since I'm on a diet already and seem to be stalling I need to throw some lifting in to the mix. Does anyone know any good weight lifting routines? I'm doing cardio about 3X a week for about 30 minutes (jogging). I'd really like to start losing again because I have been stalled at my current weight for about 2-3 weeks now.

Since you're lifting casually and not trying to build mass, I'd just do 3 sets of relatively high reps (8-12) of the main exercises that work multiple muscle groups to get more bang for your time. Bench, Pull-downs or Pull-Ups, Rows, Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, etc. The leg stuff like deadlifts and squats are great, but they may affect your jogging, especially at first

 

[CyBer]

Since you're lifting casually and not trying to build mass, I'd just do 3 sets of relatively high reps (8-12) of the main exercises that work multiple muscle groups to get more bang for your time. Bench, Pull-downs or Pull-Ups, Rows, Squats, Deadlifts, Military Press, etc. The leg stuff like deadlifts and squats are great, but they may affect your jogging, especially at first

Exactly, I'm trying to lift to burn fat and to make sure I'm not losing lean muscle mass. I'm thinking about lifting 2 times a week while running 3.

 

[isubeatle]

i've been doing the strong lifts 5x5 workout. i like it. I felt kinda dumb doing squats with only the bar, but i was sore for the first week. I'm up to 195lbs 5x5 which is really good for me. I've never been a lifter and have always had weak legs. I weight 187lbs, 6'2".

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[cyhawkdmb]

just do plyo type training.. Like squat jumps, lung's squats's. Also throw in some straight arm planks, pushups, situps, 2 leg press down, single leg press down etc.. No need for much weight.. on the squats you could add in some 10 pound weights if needed. Im a member at a gym were all the workouts are made up for you.. we hardley ever use weights! We use anything we can around town that can assist..

 

[isufbcurt]

I would put as much on the bar as you can lift and then do one rep and call it a day!!

 

[ogie4ISU]

the best cardio is high intensity interval training or hiit. start off sprint as fast as you can for 1 minute then walk for 2 then sprint again then walk do that for 20 minutes and you'll losing body fat fast

 

[josh777]

I recommend giving Crossfit a try. CF provides a great combination of strength training, endurance workouts, and metabolic exercises. Workouts vary from day to day and can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as an hour. Can do them at home, with the right equipment, at the gym or at a CF facility. Daily workouts (WODs) are posted here: Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

 

[Cydar]

Yes, go to the gym and pick up weights, then set them down again. Repeat.

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[isubeatle]

the best cardio is high intensity interval training or hiit. start off sprint as fast as you can for 1 minute then walk for 2 then sprint again then walk do that for 20 minutes and you'll losing body fat fast

i think i need to start doing this. I don't mind running longer distances, but my lower back starts to hurt and i can't run through the pain.

 

[CyBer]

the best cardio is high intensity interval training or hiit. start off sprint as fast as you can for 1 minute then walk for 2 then sprint again then walk do that for 20 minutes and you'll losing body fat fast

This is what I do, though I rest for 5 minutes and jog for 2.

 

[CYphyllis]

Lift all weights with your back, that is where the strength is.

 

[CyBer]

Lift all weights with your back, that is where the strength is.

This is solid advice, I also make sure to jerk sharply upward while doing this.

 

[CycloneErik]

Make sure to scream as you lift. You want people to know that you're working hard. It commands respect and opens the door to dominate the gym. Great way to attract lackeys/ It might suit you.

 

[Boxerdaddy]

Your number one job as a spotter...scope the place for babes so you can let the guy lifting know when a chick is looking.

 

[isufbcurt]

I forgot to mention curls, if you just do curls you will be golden!

But you have to do them while watching yourself in a mirror.