mathew Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 wanting to change my training schedule as im gettin a bit bored with the present one. found this programme http://www.myprotein.co.uk/your-goals/muscle-and-size/?article=training this seems to contain a lot less than what id usually do but more times a week. should i be doing more or does this programme look about right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Goodmorning 3x6 What is a Goodmorning ? I'm sure it's not what I consider to be a good morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have just come off a strength program and now do a 10x10 routine, which consists of 10 sets of 10 reps with 1 minute rest it is hardwork comapred to the strength routine it is more toning work. I try to do 3 or 4 excercises of the major muscle groups i also try using different excercises each week. I also switch round the days i work the muscles as well so for instance on Monday i did chest and abs but this Monday will be shoulders and back. That seems to work for me, in 2 weeks i will be back to the strength work and i just keep rotating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 goodmornings hurt big time with 25kg each side..trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 What is a Goodmorning ? Is it anything to do with a morning glory??? goodmornings hurt big time with 25kg each side..trust me If it is.... then OUCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 a good morning is a long barbell exercise. In where you have the barbell across your shoulders and you bend forward as if to bow and say goodmorning..bloody hurts when you load the weights on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 .......so any views on the programme in post 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 not read it mate sorry... hang on..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 At a glance I'd say to much in one session.. i do two muscle groups a session. I:E bi and tri/shoulders and chest/back and abbs.. can't do legs cos of me knees so i do alot of cardio/cycleing and running to keep legs in trim.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 there is a type of training thats come over from america called 'Cross fit' its taken off over here and is expected to hear aswell, check it out http://www.crossfit.com It seems to have taken out the ritual of setting your posture whilst doin exercises and replacing it with combining a everyday movement to the certain exercises. (ie wide grip pull ups (lats) you would normally set you scapular and pull up but with cross fit you seem to swing when pulling up, to get the max amount of reps in 20 seconds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have just come off a strength program and now do a 10x10 routine, which consists of 10 sets of 10 reps with 1 minute rest it is hardwork comapred to the strength routine it is more toning work. Colin mate, you have to remember that he is a civvi and therefore can not do the tuff stuff like us military types conduct:rlol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Slightly off topic, sorry : For those of us who have spent our 20's on kebabs and vodka and no exercise, where can I go to find out what I should be doing at the gym to sort myself out?... If it's any help, I suffer from a condition similar to arthritis in my right knee (Since I was 4), so running (Impact) messes it up, but I used to race mountain bikes when I was 16 and that isn't an issue... At the moment, I'm at the gym 3 times a week, 30 mins at 7kph on the treadmill (A 'quick' walk), and 45 mins on the bike... I want to get onto the resistance machines too, but want to work to a plan... My gym whilst it's 'nice' (Good machines) does just seem to want to get your membership and let you do what you want, if I had a plan I'd have something to work for, atm I'm just going with what I know if that makes any sense?... If it helps, I'm 6'4" and 19 stone, but on the special K diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Slightly off topic, sorry : where can I go to find out what I should be doing at the gym to sort myself out? Buy a pair of trainers and get some running time in. I am afraid to say but there's not much better activity to strengthen the heart;) Take a gym bunny for a run and they'll be dead ater 2 miles:run:................. ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I suffer from a condition similar to arthritis in my right knee (Since I was 4), so running (Impact) messes it up, Buy a pair of trainers and get some running time in. I am afraid to say but there's not much better activity to strengthen the heart;) I would run if I could, but after a night of that I wouldn't be able to walk properly for a while... But if I stay away from non-impact exercise I'm OK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I would run if I could, but after a night of that I wouldn't be able to walk properly for a while... But if I stay away from non-impact exercise I'm OK... Go swimming in that case mate as its the next best thing. They'll be no direct impact pressure on your limbs and joints and yet a full aerobic workout will be achieved (the heart being the main area). Try and drop your calorie and fat intakes per day as that will help massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Go swimming in that case mate as its the next best thing. I've started that on a regular basis, instead of being the old splash at the pool in the summer... Is that better than sweating it out on the bike/treader in the gym?... Try and drop your calorie and fat intakes per day as that will help massively. As of the last couple of weeks, I'm on the 'Special K' diet, Eating the 'Purple Berries' version for breakfast and lunch (I can't stand the plain version)... Then at night, it's a grilled piece of chicken breast with a bed of lettuce, low fat ceaser salad sauce, if I want some variation I'll add onion or spring onions... Luckilly it's a dish I love, and could eat it night after night, as I now am... lol - Taking multi-vitamins too so everything else is taken care of too (I hope!) That's got to be better than a toasted bacon and cheese sandwich for breakfast, Subway for lunch, and a Dominos/Curry/Kebab for tea, with snacks... And no exercise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 way offfffff topic here but i just had a thought. do you sweat when you swim? so not only are you swimmin in other peoples pee but their sweat aswell. enough to put you off swimming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I've started that on a regular basis, instead of being the old splash at the pool in the summer... Is that better than sweating it out on the bike/treader in the gym?... As of the last couple of weeks, I'm on the 'Special K' diet, Eating the 'Purple Berries' version for breakfast and lunch (I can't stand the plain version)... Then at night, it's a grilled piece of chicken breast with a bed of lettuce, low fat ceaser salad sauce, if I want some variation I'll add onion or spring onions... Luckilly it's a dish I love, and could eat it night after night, as I now am... lol - Taking multi-vitamins too so everything else is taken care of too (I hope!) That's got to be better than a toasted bacon and cheese sandwich for breakfast, Subway for lunch, and a Dominos/Curry/Kebab for tea, with snacks... And no exercise??? You're a star in that case; well done indeed! You may see some weight drop off you in the first couple of weeks as your body will react quickly to your new health regime. Thereafter, it will take longer to loose weight but don't get discouraged. A good number of people will find that their body weight will 'step down'. This just means that your weight will stay constant for a few weeks and then it will drop a few pounds - this stepping behaviour will then continue until your body achieves its natural level of mass; against the level of exercise and the volume of calories that your are consuming! You are carrying a bit of weight at the moment but your heart will thank you when you begin to loose the pounds. Keep it up mate and a big well done for the hard effort that you have put in so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 .......so any views on the programme in post 1? It looks like a strength program to me. One thing i would add some hamstring excercises in to the lower body workout, you don't want to much strength in the quads as you will cause an in balance. Im no expert but i tend to read different articles and techniques and try them for a few months looking for what works for me, we are all different after all and what works for one wont work for others. I think the main thing is to mix it up if you do the same thing at the gym every day the body adjusts and gains aren't so great you also get bored and lose enthusiasm. You're a star in that case; well done indeed! You may see some weight drop off you in the first couple of weeks as your body will react quickly to your new health regime. Thereafter, it will take longer to loose weight but don't get discouraged. A good number of people will find that their body weight will 'step down'. This just means that your weight will stay constant for a few weeks and then it will drop a few pounds - this stepping behaviour will then continue until your body achieves its natural level of mass; against the level of exercise and the volume of calories that your are consuming! You are carrying a bit of weight at the moment but your heart will thank you when you begin to loose the pounds. Keep it up mate and a big well done for the hard effort that you have put in so far!! So true i remember my late teens when i was a fat boy (16 stone) i got sick of the piss taking and decided to lose the weight. I started running (more walking than running ) joined a gym and started doing CV and weights and got my weight down to 9 and a half stone and became very fit, that was just the beginning . Then after breaking my back and finally feeling up to it (after 2 years) i am starting on the road to fitness again. If you can get in to a routine it will become easy to you and you will notice that you start to feel so much better in yourself and this will spur you on more, good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 the upper body lower body is used a lot in the BodyForLife programs. Have a look at there .com site, have loads about food, training, etc. My program is slightly different, cause I get bored at gym really quickly, and if I have days off I get lazy. Try and keep it to short sessions. Start off with CV for 30 minutes. Then a large muscle group or 2 small ones. EG. cardio + chest cardio + triceps + stomach cardio + quads cardio + biceps + stomach cardio + back cardio + rest of legs + stomach cardio + shoulders Some days I will cut the cardio down to 10 minutes just for a warmup, and often only do back or legs in a single week. Really hate picking up size on my back or legs. So also tend to train them in a slightly different manner, higher reps, more sets, lower weight. The rest are all 3 sets starting at 10 reps, dropping to 8 dropping to 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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