Best Work Out Schedule?

[throwittoblythe]

Seems like many of your are really experienced in lifting so I'll pose a question for anyone to give advise...

I've always wanted to get into free weights, but I guess I'm afraid of killing myself because I don't ever have a lifting partner.

Does anyone have suggestions on the best way to get into free weights (incline/decline/standard bench). I usually do machines because I don't have a lifting partner, but I feel I would get much better results if I went to free weights.

Any suggestions on how to get started, safely?

 

[cyclonenum1]

Anyone have any tips for cutting body fat?

Easy. If it tastes good...don't eat it. If it tastes bad or has no taste...eat it. Reduce your portions by 2/3 and eat 6 times per day rather than 3. Excercise with an elevated heart rate for at least 45 minutes daily working large muscle groups.

Just kidding (a little) about what to eat. I have found the nutrition plan in the South Beach Diet very "doable" and quite tasty.

 

[cybsball20]

Seems like many of your are really experienced in lifting so I'll pose a question for anyone to give advise...

I've always wanted to get into free weights, but I guess I'm afraid of killing myself because I don't ever have a lifting partner.

Does anyone have suggestions on the best way to get into free weights (incline/decline/standard bench). I usually do machines because I don't have a lifting partner, but I feel I would get much better results if I went to free weights.

Any suggestions on how to get started, safely?

Use dumbells, they are safer and you will build up the smaller muscles too. Don't go too heavy too soon. Once you get the stableizer muscles built up you can work to failure and still be able to lower the weight safely.

 

[brianhos]

Seems like many of your are really experienced in lifting so I'll pose a question for anyone to give advise...

I've always wanted to get into free weights, but I guess I'm afraid of killing myself because I don't ever have a lifting partner.

Does anyone have suggestions on the best way to get into free weights (incline/decline/standard bench). I usually do machines because I don't have a lifting partner, but I feel I would get much better results if I went to free weights.

Any suggestions on how to get started, safely?

Any good gym is going to have everything you need to do it by yourself. They will have a squat cage for you, and then just use dumbells for everything else. If you really get stuck you can just toss them to the side and not hurt anyone. I only have to use a spotter for 1 exercise, bench press. And I never max out on it, I just keep progressing by 2.5 lbs every workout.

 

[saf]

http://WWW.CROSSFIT.COM

Check out Crossfit. Great program to develop all-around strength and fitness. The exercises vary greatly--from a 10k (longest run) to a circuit of Olympic lifts to a circuit of sprints, pullups, back extensions, etc. 3 days on, 1 day off. A lot of firemen, police, and armed service guys and gals do the program. Pretty basic for equipment--can get started w/ just a pullup bar and go from there.

I have been doing it for 5 or more months w/ great results--until I broke my wrist/arm that is. Can only run and do pilates now, but the cast comes off in 2 weeks!