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2005/03/21, 09:51 PM
First of all let me say....what a wonderful site! It is interesting to see so many different viewpoints on getting in shape, although a bit confusing as well. Now my dilema...I am 5'11, 185 lbs and 31 years of age. I play volleyball about 3 times a week so my lower body is in decent shape. I am rather skinny except for my midsection and like i always say, "nothing sexier than a man with a pot belly....not". I know it is not possible to spot reduce and that a flat midsection is built in the kitchen and not the gym. I play in quite a few tournaments as far as volleyball is concerned and usually against people younger than i. I'm not really concerened about an "ideal" weight, i just want to get rid of the flab and get some lean muscle on me. I have never really worked out before. I would start but i would get confused on the amount of reps, weight...pyramids? I don't have access to any pricey gym equipment...just a bench and some free weights. So ....the question is..where do i start? Does anyone out there have a bare knuckles, basic, good for whatever ails you workout? And i mean from head to toe....also, what about nutrition...how do you stay out of the kitchen when your stomach is growling and you hear peanut butter cookies calling you....? I know i have rambled here and there with this so please forgive me. I would appreciate any help.
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2005/03/21, 09:59 PM
First, welcome to FT...
Secondly, fill out your profile so we can learn more about you.
Third, grab a home plan from FT. Lots you can do with a bench, bands, free weights, a stability ball and your own body weight.
As for the food... best suggestion is to eat five or six smaller meals during the day... this will help keep you out of the pantry looking for said peanut butter cookies...
There is also a nutrition tracker on FT.. just input the food you take in and follow the guidelines it sets up and you should do okay...
Again, welcome!
t
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This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
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2005/03/21, 10:11 PM
You can do shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps,fore arms, back and abs with your bench and Dbells, and also your legs. If you have stairs at home, you can also do your calves.
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Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet!
Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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