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2002/04/08, 12:45 AM
Great Site for information!!
I am a 40yo Male, but I haven't really been doing much in the way of fitness for the past decade or so (I got the Keg not the 6 pack!!). Anyway, I have decided to get back into shape and I have read somewhere else (can't remember exactly) that a split routine shouldn't be started until you have been lifting for about 6 months. The FT programs seem to start you off on split routines from day one?
I was just wondering what is the better approach if any.
FYI I am lifting 3 times a week and doing cardio (mostly fast walks or recumbant cycle) folled up by Ab work for the other 3 days . One day of rest.
Any comments or suggestions about the split routine would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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2002/04/08, 10:25 AM
Welcome to ft! Please fill out your profile and tell us more about yourself so that we can provide better advice in the future.
I take it your goal is to lose weight and tone? The split training routine works well in any scenario as it reduces the chance of injury and overtraining.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced weight trainer, the best advice I can give you is to sign up for one of ft's programs. You won't be disappointed.
Continue with the cardio and ab work...but most importantly, work on your diet! Good luck...
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**_Robert_**
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2002/04/08, 08:18 PM
Thanks Robert.
I have updated my profile. I have already made changes to my diet and have been reading many of the posts on this subject. I have started on a Whey Proien powder from a NZ company called Horley's (Rppiend Factors). It has Fat reducing properties (contains carnitine) and is very low in Fat. I will keep at it.
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2002/04/08, 08:33 PM
It shouldn't be too bad.. I'm not too sure if these programs are too much just starting out as I was lifting a little bit before I started but if you set your level beginner then the reps and sets they give you should be something that would let you build up to doing some of the more intermediate or advanced plans.
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