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Perhaps this isn't the correct forum, but quick question. For 2 months I've been doing 50 minutes of cardio M-F at 6AM before breakfast, before work. So far I'

by gxs 15y ago

Perhaps this isn't the correct forum, but quick question. For 2 months I've been doing 50 minutes of cardio M-F at 6AM before breakfast, before work. So far I've lost about 12 lbs, but most importantly my energy level and focus throughout the working day is vastly improved. I would like to incorporate strength/weight training into my routine. What would be the best way to go about this? Do I have to stop doing the cardio? Can I do both (as I would prefer to)? Can you point me to some good routines to get started? I posted on /r/fitness but didn't really get any valuable responses.

kek 15y ago
This is a great article for people who are unfamiliar with weight training, including 2 plans to get started: http://www.greatist.com/fitness/weight-training-for-beginners/ http://www.greatist.com/fitness/weight-training-for-beginner... No need to give up cardio completely, just swap it for a few strength training days.
jacques_chester 15y ago
Did you read the fittit FAQ? Because that question gets asked a lot.
dredmorbius 15y ago
Dittos on the fittit faq: http://code.reddit.com/wiki/help/faqs/Fitness http://code.reddit.com/wiki/help/faqs/Fitness Another good basic primer: http://www.liamrosen.com/fitness http://www.liamrosen.com/fitness If you're looking for a good solid strength program, buy Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength and do the program. A slightly more varied, and less hardcore program is in Schuler & Cosgrove's The New Rules of Lifting. I find the texts complementary. SS has the better (IMO) beginner's program, TNROL has more complete information on overall fitness and diet. SS is also going to benefit more from access to a proper gym with power cages, chin bars, and bumper plates (ideally). TNROL can be done largely at home with fairly a bit of equipment. Once you pick a program and start doing it, re-read the FAQs and basics, then post any specific questions you've got to a decent forum (/r/fitness is pretty good).

by gxs 15y ago

kek 15y ago

This is a great article for people who are unfamiliar with weight training, including 2 plans to get started: http://www.greatist.com/fitness/weight-training-for-beginners/ http://www.greatist.com/fitness/weight-training-for-beginner... No need to give up cardio completely, just swap it for a few strength training days.

jacques_chester 15y ago

Did you read the fittit FAQ? Because that question gets asked a lot.

dredmorbius 15y ago

Dittos on the fittit faq: http://code.reddit.com/wiki/help/faqs/Fitness http://code.reddit.com/wiki/help/faqs/Fitness Another good basic primer: http://www.liamrosen.com/fitness http://www.liamrosen.com/fitness If you're looking for a good solid strength program, buy Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength and do the program. A slightly more varied, and less hardcore program is in Schuler & Cosgrove's The New Rules of Lifting. I find the texts complementary. SS has the better (IMO) beginner's program, TNROL has more complete information on overall fitness and diet. SS is also going to benefit more from access to a proper gym with power cages, chin bars, and bumper plates (ideally). TNROL can be done largely at home with fairly a bit of equipment. Once you pick a program and start doing it, re-read the FAQs and basics, then post any specific questions you've got to a decent forum (/r/fitness is pretty good).