Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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new member trying to lose some weight

danytoz
danytoz
Posts: 2
Joined: 2008/02/19
United States
2008/02/27, 06:03 AM
According to me I have to do more cardio than exercises with equipment. right now I am coming back from a motorcycle accident, I used to run 3 miles, now if I can run 1 mile it's a lot. When I stopped running(because of the accident), my legs were really sore, and I couldn't run a lot after that, even on the days that I rest, I think I was pushing myself too hard, like I said at the beginning I wanna lose weight, but at the same time I wanna be able to run 5 miles. What do you guys suggest, How can I start my training so I won't hurt myself (I really don't know how much I can push my body). Any suggestions please, Thanks.
returnofplex
returnofplex
Posts: 801
Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2008/02/27, 12:20 PM
You should focus on strength training first right now, and cardio second. Strengthen up those muscles that have atrophied
and work in a little cardio at the end. If you're trying to lose any fat, putting strength training first and cardio second is probably the best way to do it. If your dead set on just being able to run five miles, consider strength training for your legs to be a rehab of sorts. When I first started getting serious about my cardio, my legs were always first to give out. I started training them once a week, and it wasn't long before my performance significantly improved. Just a few thoughts to consider
danytoz
danytoz
Posts: 2
Joined: 2008/02/19
United States
2008/02/28, 02:54 AM
Thanks a lot for the help, I will follow that advise. to strengthen my legs first.