I'm Overweight and i need help?

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thread starter SixxAM Apr 28 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

So im new to lifting and i wanted to start can anyone give me a guide that i could do at home without weights and one i could do at a gym with weights. My main priority is to build muscle so i need some strenght training workouts and some workouts that could help me lose a little weight. Another question should i buy my own set of weights or should i go to my schools weight room or should i go to a local gym? Also could i get any advice on lifting and weight lose? All i want is to lose some weight and to look flat so i mean pecks and some upper arm strength thanks

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Rhekett 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

To lose weight, you have to do cardio. Cardio is when your heart rate is within a certain are that depends on your age. Good cardio is nonstop running for 30-60 min a day. As for building muscle, do different workouts 3 times a week. For example day 1, Monday: biceps, triceps, shoulders. Day 2: Wednesday: chest, shoulders, upper back, and friday: legs, core. You need days of rest, so your body has time recuperate.

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SixxAM 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

@rhekett ive been doing cardio cause ive been doing track but could u explain wat workouts i should do 3 times a week?

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qqtan36 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

run, run, all the way!

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Boss + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

As you are overweight, pushups and other bodyweight exercises will definitely benefit you. However, if you find you are overweight but are strong, the gym is a must. There's really nothing wrong with being large aside from having a more difficult process getting girls, but that comes after. Get strong, get fast, and THEN cut weight.

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acm180 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

If you are overweight, you should do mostly cardio exercises with only some strength training

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Effinjoog 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You need to do the rocky balboa workout too get real results.

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windseer1 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] SixxAM : @rhekett ive been doing cardio cause ive been doing track but could u explain wat workouts i should do 3 times a week? [/quote] Is this high school track? Just wondering

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Torchalan 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

1. You don't need cardio to lose weight. 2. Just do a Starting Strength (Mark Rippetoe) style program to develop basic strength all over, add in isolations and chin ups or whatever else you please. 3. Research nutrition via John Berardi's articles.

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lumster45 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

How overweight are you? I'm overweight too technically but only because of my muscles (football workouts)

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SixxAM + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

@windseer1 yes it is high school track so i should gain muscle before losing weight? im overweight by 40 lbs

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Supportive 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Run for an hour every day. At least. Or play a game of basketball, 2 on 2, 1 on 1, anything and go full out, it's so much work. Once your arms start to sweat, you know you're working hard

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Torchalan 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Oh yeah, there is no overweight. Overweight does not exist, scale numbers mean nothing. There is only high body fat percentages and low body fat percentages. You want a low body fat percentage. Who cares how much you weigh if you look good?

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Boss 04/28/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] SixxAM : @windseer1 yes it is high school track so i should gain muscle before losing weight? [/quote] Yes! You won't regret it. Honestly, once you're a skinny guy like me, it's impossible to get back up (I've seen it happen). This one guy, who had been squatting 700 lbs in high school, had decided to lose weight when he was far into his powerlifting career. His strength had never been quite the same. He just couldn't get himself back to that level of athleticism.

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Rhekett + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] SixxAM : @windseer1 yes it is high school track so i should gain muscle before losing weight? im overweight by 40 lbs [/quote] You should work on both, you can gain muscle as you lose weight, and by weight i mean fat. Scooby is a bodybuilder, use his page, he knows what he's talking about.

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