flamatrix99
Well-Known Member
Health is 10% gym, 90% diet/rest. Period.
You don't need to work out more than half an hour a day, but consistency is key. Also, don't worry about lifting heavy weights. Lighter weights, more reps, more body weight exercises. A million guys can bench press a million pounds, but very few of those guys can do pull ups, push ups, burpees, sprints for reps without rest. Also, don't fall into the gym or nothing mentality. Go to the park, do a couple of miles and do pull ups, situps, lunges, squats, etc. Focus on eating clean, drinking a lot of water, and watching your form when you lift weights. Don't weekend warrior it. Build your strength and endurance over time. More is less until your body adjusts. Make sure you are getting enough rest, as it is easy to over-train and tax the body if it's not repairing. You don't have to run either. Walking distance, jogging, swimming, biking, boxing, etc. are all good exercises for the heart and the mid section. Eat complex carbs, cut sugars, take a multivitamin, and get a physical and blood work done at your docs to make sure everything is line.
I have lost 100# doing just this. I used to dread burpees but tonight I did 45 and it wasn't so bad. Body weight exercises are awesome. I used to not be able to do 10 push ups without looking like a limp snake but now I can do alot more then that. Pull ups I still struggle with. They are my nemesis but I need to get the rest of this weight off.
Also if you can find a tire store you can get a big truck tire and flip it over n over. I have one at the house. I may look silly but it is a full body work out and it will kick your butt. Its basically a squat then using your upper body to finish the movement. Will these type of exercises make you look like Arnie? No but I look and feel 100% better now then two years ago.
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