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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

      https://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....le=body_129per

      The link will take you to an article outlining liner periodization, it will finish by telling you that this an outdated methodolgy, however I belive it is a good way to start.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


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      My question is this: should I concentrate on cardio and light weight high rep workouts to get the fat off?
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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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      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 stuff
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      Yeah I actually have that book already. I'll take a look at it. Thanks

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