Mendoza wrote:Which model do you have?
I use this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LFW104
It's the 1800
Mendoza wrote:Which model do you have?
RyaNtheSlayA wrote:Luke wrote:gtmtnbiker wrote:Do pushups, pullups, and situps.
This, and jogging. Stretch, warm up, work out, then cool down. Weights aren't really even necessary.
Exactly. I'm in great shape, and haven't spent a dime on any weights (although I did get a treadmill for the winter months)
Hobie-wan wrote:See if you can score some free weights off craigslist or a garage sale. There are always people who buy them and then stop using them after a few weeks.
s1mplehumar wrote:OK, how serious are you? If you're looking to casually lose weight, forget it. Disregard the prior "forget weights" posts and start kicking some tail with combined regiment of cardio and some free weights. If you can swallow the up front costs of grabbing a set of dumbells, a pullup bar, and a set of pushup handles go for it.
In no particular order...
1. Write down your goals. If you can't commit to your goals you'll find excuses to cheat. STAY ACCOUNTABLE!
2. (Optional) Get a workout partner. Not necessary but helpful for a spotter. It's also great for someone to push you. Start telling friends and family you're working out...again accountability.
3. A diet of lean low-fat meats. Chicken breasts, turkey breasts, fish, etc. One of my favorite quick meals is Tilapia with a little cinnamon, curry, and thyme - delicious, cheap, filling! Brown rice, and whole wheat pastas for complex carbs. Slow digesting carbs like sweet potatoes are great after 5:00 P.M. Don't skimp on veggies!
4. Supplementation! Invest in a good multivitamin. Make sure you're getting in some good pharmaceutical grade fish oil too. For sake of cost I'll just stop there.
5. Take some pictures of yourself to chart your progress.
6. Train like a beast! Push yourself to failure EVERY TIME! You can google the pros and cons of high reps, or lifting heavy with low reps.
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Mendoza wrote:s1mplehumar wrote:OK, how serious are you? If you're looking to casually lose weight, forget it. Disregard the prior "forget weights" posts and start kicking some tail with combined regiment of cardio and some free weights. If you can swallow the up front costs of grabbing a set of dumbells, a pullup bar, and a set of pushup handles go for it.
In no particular order...
1. Write down your goals. If you can't commit to your goals you'll find excuses to cheat. STAY ACCOUNTABLE!
2. (Optional) Get a workout partner. Not necessary but helpful for a spotter. It's also great for someone to push you. Start telling friends and family you're working out...again accountability.
3. A diet of lean low-fat meats. Chicken breasts, turkey breasts, fish, etc. One of my favorite quick meals is Tilapia with a little cinnamon, curry, and thyme - delicious, cheap, filling! Brown rice, and whole wheat pastas for complex carbs. Slow digesting carbs like sweet potatoes are great after 5:00 P.M. Don't skimp on veggies!
4. Supplementation! Invest in a good multivitamin. Make sure you're getting in some good pharmaceutical grade fish oil too. For sake of cost I'll just stop there.
5. Take some pictures of yourself to chart your progress.
6. Train like a beast! Push yourself to failure EVERY TIME! You can google the pros and cons of high reps, or lifting heavy with low reps.
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How serious am I? What exactly is that supposed to mean?
elmagicochrisg wrote:I did hear kettlebells are really interesting too though. Anyone have any experience with these?...