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Body For Life Diet for Beginners

Firehawk734 Posts: 295 Joined: 2002/07/31	2003/03/21, 09:36 AM Do you think it is safe for someone that has not worked out in a long time or NEVER worked out on a consistent basis, who is overweight by 30% or more body fat, to jump into a highly intense workout like the BFL program??? Just curious on thoughts.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/21, 10:35 AM NO!! It is not ok for anyone just to jump into a workout program like that. You can start it and ease into it. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/03/21, 11:48 AM Actually, if you really read into the book, it is not as super intense as you put it firehawk. It all depends on how you gauge your intensity level. What is intense to you may not be intense to a seasoned lifter. Bill Phillips does not state that the beginning of the program has to be intense, it's all based on what you consider intense. The whole BFL program is laid out for somebody that is wanting to get back into shape or has never worked out before. I would recommend this program to anybody looking to achieve results and feel good about themselves and there bodies. Before I end, I want to stress this point for example, while he may recommend 20 minutes of interval cardio, it does not have to be an all out sprint/jog. Start out with walking intervals and progress from there.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/21, 04:54 PM I would have to agree with both of the above posts. Any exercise program should not start out at High end of intensity. Start it off at your own pace, where ever you are comfortable. I have the book, done the program and the hardest part is like any program, disipline. Good Luck -------------- Peace on earth Ivan Montreal Canada
Perrin Posts: 61 Joined: 2003/03/09	2003/03/21, 09:32 PM I agree with them. I am witnessing the effects of going too intense right now. I never really exercised or ate healthy till the beginning of this school year and am only now getting seriously into the workouts and cardio and am slowly working on eating healthy. And I just ran for 23 minutes.. not sure how far as well I don;'t have a odometer attached to my feet. I'll figure that out tomorrow with the four wheels of my car. But I tend to go all out with what I do and forget to ease into things. My point is .. I went all out and now my lungs feel as if they are somewhat labouring for air and just basically not the best feeling. Its getting better though. So just ease into the program. By the way .. what is the BFL Program .. and what does BFL mean? Perrin -------------- "There is no age limit on transforming your life. No rule that says that after a certain age you are simply the way you are and that's it. Change not only is possible at any time but is essential." Rick Pitino
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/03/21, 09:39 PM BFL stand for Body For Life. It is a program designed by Bill Phillips, you can get the book just about anywhere.
Perrin Posts: 61 Joined: 2003/03/09	2003/03/21, 09:41 PM Thank you! Maybe I'll look it up at the Library .. as I have no money to buy it. Perrin -------------- "There is no age limit on transforming your life. No rule that says that after a certain age you are simply the way you are and that's it. Change not only is possible at any time but is essential." Rick Pitino
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/03/21, 09:45 PM Here, check out the web site. www.bodyforlife.com
Kalanchoe Posts: 400 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/03/22, 03:21 PM I like the way that exercise program is structured. So it goes: day 1-upper body, day 2-cardio, day 3-lower body, day 4-cardio, day 5-upper body, day 6-cardio, day 7-rest. When you get back to the first day, the week starts with lower body, and so on. This way, you have 5 days rest in between each major muscle workout, but you're still doing something active every day, and you aren't over doing it cos of the rest day. -------------- *My body only feels good when it burns! *Little voice telling you to quit? Put your fingers in your ears! *"Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one's courage"
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/03/26, 12:06 PM I've never read BFL myself, but I was under the impression that it was geared towards beginners. A lot of folks that I know have read the book and didn't think much of the workout program, even for beginners. Personally, I'm not a fan of Phillips or anyone else that tells you that you've got to take 3 of his MRP's a day to lose or gain weight when we all know that's just not true. If you're looking for a great program that applies to beginners and more advanced lifters alike, check out the Testosterone Advantage Plan from Men's Health. I know guys with over a decade of experience that saw great gains on this program and it is not too intense for a beginner at the same time. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan