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 Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:34 am
To start off, I didn't invent this technique. I'm not a doctor, I'm not a professional athlete, and I'm not a workout instructor. I'm just a guy who wants to share what he knows. Everyone has to find that workout that works best for them.
When you're in the gym, play it safe, especially with weights. If you don't know something, ask someone who does. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Now if you saw me you might not think I know my way around the gym. But I first started working out when I was about 12 years old on my Jr. High football team, and later the wrestling team.
I learned a lot from my coach, and I still use the methods I learned today. When I lift weights, I don't do it to build bulk, I'm big enough.
I go with the less weight, more reps system.
I'll start off with a weight, which differs with the equipment I'm using, and go for 10-15 reps.
If I can't get 10, then I know it's too heavy, and I'll go a bit lighter on the next set.
If I can blast through 15 easy, it's too light, and I'll go heavier on the next set.
I tend to work move from machine to machine working different parts of my body at different times. Instead of working my arms or legs all at once I'll do a few sets with my arms, then move to my legs.
Sometimes I'll break and work my abs in between, then go back to arms and legs again. This keeps me from getting a section of my body tired all at once, and allows me to stretch out my workout.
You have to rest a bit between sets, or you'll do too much too fast and you'll get tired faster. I try not to rest too much in between either, because I don't like to start and stop, then start again.
As you work out more, you'll get into a groove that you like. Remember to pace yourself and don't blow out all at once.
I like to get on the treadmill to warm up if they're not all taken. It's a good way to get your heart going, and your blood pumping before you get started. I walk at a pretty good pace, but I'm not a runner. But hey if you like a good run go for it.
But be careful with one thing. Some people find it disorienting when they first get off the treadmill. Walking in place and then stopping all at once can feel pretty weird especially when you step off the machine. I find that it's easier if you slow down first.
After a good workout and a shower I feel great. Often when I come out of the gym I feel better than when I did when I went in.
That's all I have for now, remember to stay with it, and keep on keepin' on.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:57 am
Here's a link to Trish Stratus's site, it has some good workout tips.
http://www.trishstratus.com/training/
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:54 am
One thing I want to know is:
Can you lift weights without getting bigger muscles?
I'm a large-framed girl, on top of being overweight. I really dont want to gain any more muscle mass because I'm a big enough girl already, but I've lost a bit of weight, and also became very un-toned.
So what I need to do is get toned up without gaining a lot of muscle. Is there a way to do that?
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:50 pm
Um, sweatdrop
I think you can get more tone by working out with resistance.
Like rubber bands.
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