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Old 04-21-2006, 10:53 AM   #1
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Old Wreck In Need Of Renovation

Guys - I need help! Here's the story... I'm a 52 yo guy. Used to work out years ago but other boring life matter got in the way. Now, with a body closely resembling that of Jabba the Hutt, I have decided to get back into it.

I have started cardio using a cross trainer. At home I have free weights, dumbell bars and a bench.

I want to get the motivation back b4 i rejoin a gym - preferring to train at home to start with.

I desperately need a good routine and diet - basically I'm looking for help in a big way.

Rewards of my eternal thanks are waiting those who are willing to help this pathetic creature.

I'm male - 52 / 5'8 / 182lbs - incredible sence of humour (you need it with a body like mine - used to have a great bod - need re-educating!!
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Old 04-21-2006, 11:35 AM   #2
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Hiya nvr. In the nutrition forum are some good stickies about eating properly. As for workout routines, read some of the journals here to get an idea of what folks are doing. Welcome.
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Old 04-21-2006, 11:42 AM   #3
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thanks for all the support guys but if any of you have good routines or diets to share with me i would be really appreciative
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Old 04-23-2006, 09:45 AM   #8
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We're older now, my advice is to start a little slowly and work back into it.

Start walking every day. Try to get up to at least 30 minutes at a fast pace. I love an early morning walk on Saturday and Sunday, starts the day off right. Weekdays I get it in after work.

>>>>Buy good shoes.<<<<

I'm going to repeat that, buy good shoes.

After you get up to 30 minutes at a brisk pace start interval jogging. Walk a bit, jog a bit. I was so out of shape that 10 running steps hurt. I've had an interruption in training but I was up to a full block at one time.

You will need to start lifting weight. Again, start slow, give yourself a day or two in between. Don't try to jump the weight up too quickly, I blew my shoulder by jumping up too fast.

Take pictures of where you are now. It will give you incentive to compare when you start improving.

I don't really feel qualified to give you a routine. You will have to develop that based on where you are, what equipment you have and the time you have to put into it.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/...ideo_index.htm
http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html
Some good articles are on this site
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmaintrain.htm

Diet
Too big a subject to really cover in one post, read the nutrion and fat loss forum stickies, then if you have specfic questions someone could help.

good luck

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