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Help with routine

theduse2002 Posts: 9 Joined: 2002/03/11	2007/03/07, 03:25 PM I have been weightlifting for about 3 years now, I have got bigger since I started but not by much, I now am looking to get a bit more ripped, but the problem I have is I already feel fatigued as soon as I start my workout no matter what muscle I am training, and this is causing me to get fed up with the gym in general, I do work long hours, but I doubt that makes any difference, Any suggestions on why I feel fatigued at the beginning of my workout, and how to loose this fed up feeling?
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/03/07, 03:27 PM How much sleep are you getting? What are you eating before a workout? How often are you working out? What's your routine? -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol Sometimes I feel I type just to read my own words. - Me
theduse2002 Posts: 9 Joined: 2002/03/11	2007/03/07, 03:57 PM I get about 7 hours a night, and I only eat a banana before I workout, because of work thats all i have time to eat, I workout 3 days a week, this is my routine, monday, chest and biceps, 5 exercises, 3 sets of 7 to 8 reps Wednesday, back and triceps, 5 exercises, 3 sets of 7 to 8 reps Friday, little bit of chest/legs and shoulders, 4 exercises, 3 sets of again 7 to 8 reps, and i do abs after every workout, crunches, 3 sets of 26, leg raises, 4 sets of 18, and side crunches, 3 sets of 14 I have tried changing my routine around, which didn't make any difference, I am constantly tired which is slowly putting me off going to the gym, even though i do enjoy it
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/03/07, 04:07 PM You many wanna consume more than just a banana. I think you'll need to figure out a way to get more food in. What's the rest of the day like food-wise? Have you swapped the time of day you work out?
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/03/07, 05:32 PM Definitely need to eat something more substantial an hour or so before workout. It's like how would you expect to race a car if you didn't put any fuel in the tank? Try drinking more water also. I've found that it helped me out a lot. If nothing else, caffeine can help for an energy boost before a workout if done correctly.
theduse2002 Posts: 9 Joined: 2002/03/11	2007/03/08, 01:54 PM yea i know a banana aint enough but between finishing work and going to the gym thats all i have time to eat, my diet is ok in general, i can only eat 2 times a day tho, i never used to eat that much wen i first started training years ago and always had energy, just the past few months i have been struggling. I can't train at different times cos of work, i start work at 6am and finish at 5pm, my gym opens at 6am and closes at 10pm, thats why i have to go after work. I drink water all through the day cos they got free water machines at work so i make sure i drink a lot of that, but i dont drink anything with caffeine in it, that's something i will have to try
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/03/08, 02:01 PM You NEED to eat more. If you have time to peel a banana and eat it, you have time for a sandwich or something. Pre-make meals before hand. Something. Eating twice a day just ain't gonna cut it. t -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol Sometimes I feel I type just to read my own words. - Me
theduse2002 Posts: 9 Joined: 2002/03/11	2007/03/09, 06:43 PM ive got to sort out my diet, looks like its more of a problem than wot i thought, i try to eat as much protein and carbs as i can, also i am lookin to get ripped now, would i still need to eat more than twice a day?
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/03/09, 06:45 PM Likely. Check out the diet forum. -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol Sometimes I feel I type just to read my own words. - Me
theduse2002 Posts: 9 Joined: 2002/03/11	2007/03/11, 01:49 PM aiite will do man, nice one for your help