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I worked out religiously for about a year..year and a half. Well, I hurt my shoulder and took some time off and never seemed to get the fire back to resume my workouts. Now it has been over a year and I have gotten out of shape and fat. I am 27yoa 5'8" and weigh about 180lbs. With the new year coming up, I have made my mind up to get back on track with my eating habits and working out. My question is this: should I concentrate on cardio and light weight high rep workouts to get the fat off? I am looking more for a thick lean look rather than going the BB route. I have just found this board and can tell that I will be spending alot of time here reading and searching. Any advice on workouts and eating would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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I'll try to write more later, but yes start with cardio and light weight/high reps, but not becasue this is the key to weight loss, do this because it is a good way to build endurance and re-condition your body without exposing you to injury.
I suggest that you begin with a linear periodization method
The link will take you to an article outlining liner periodization, it will finish by telling you that this an outdated methodolgy, however I belive it is a good way to start.
I also suggest that you follow the routine outline in the book "Body for Life" I find that it is a great way to get back into shape. You will out grow the routine, but that is okay, it will be time to move on to a new stage anyways
Originally posted by tn94zR.I.P. GearedUp
Lord, make me strong, and let the weak find comfort in my strength.
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I have the "body for life" book and liked some of the recipes on the website... I actually should do that work out again...it seemed to work!----------------------------------------------------------------
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Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starch into aches, pains and cramps! (that's why I don't do 'em LOL) Comment
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you don't have to buy the book either, go to your local bookstore and just look at it, most library's have it also, most of the book is motivational, just skip to the important stuffR.I.P. GearedUp
Lord, make me strong, and let the weak find comfort in my strength.
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Re: Just starting back
Yeah I actually have that book already. I'll take a look at it. Thanks"He woke up because I kept punching him in the face." --Thiago Alves
"I'm telling you, once your car's been stolen, it never runs the same again. It's like a guy sleeping with your girl. He leaves his mark all over her."- Drama (Entourage)Comment
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