What is a good workout to start with, and also to work into? A link to a good workout routine would be great.
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you can train yourself or have a coach do it.\nIf you do yourself you only need to begin with a simple slow half hour session.\nConsisting of a warm up of 10 laps including kick, technique, and a few laps without stopping.\nHave a main which would one fast lap, one cooldown lap for about 20 laps.\nThen a cooldown of about 400m.\nThats if you want to get fit
222809
Start with some walking. Walk for a set amount of time, say 30 minutes. Pick up the pace after a week or so, add some more time on as you begin to feel more in shape. It's always smart and safe to start with something easy like this and work your way up to more strenuous exercise routines.
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I used to go to 24-hour Fitness. It's good because you may not want to work out during a certain time, so the gym being always open helps (for the most part.) The one around my area is pretty good, I payed about 150$ to start out including a trainer, and the monthly, I believe was 35$ or something. Not bad if you ask me. Then again, I'd check around a bit more (24-hour Fitness gyms vary by size by the way.) Compare rates - it's more accurate in my opinion. Good luck!
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I love working out on an elliptical machine. You can get one for cheap, but the more expensive ones have some nice features. I just go to the gym and use theirs. I like how you can get different workouts, and vary the intensity. I also love how you can make it uphill as well in order to give you a different work out and get past plateaus. I plan on buying one soon so I can fit in smaller workouts throughout the day at home while I am watching my favorite shows or whatever. \n\nI am also a fan of mixing pilates in with cardio. Lean muscle helps burn calories at a faster rate, and it also mixes things up so you never get bored. I try to aim for every other day with cardio 3-4 days a week and pilates the rest of the time. You can even fit it into 10-30 minute increments with some dvds. I enjoy it and it gets to the point I look forward to working out because you feel so relaxed afterward. \n\nIt also good to mix it up with other activities to work different muscle groups. I also enjoy dancing and swimming, and include those in whenever I get bored with the elliptical machine. 45 minutes of dancing, be it salsa or hip hop, can work many muscle groups and burn calories, so it is 2 for the price of 1!
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running does mess with you joints but it is one the best cardio work outs.  Swinning laps is also very good.  in addition watter arobices is very good.  weights are a great way to lose weight and to tone up.  low weights with lots of reps at least 20.  if you put lost of weight on you will gain mucel mass and that means weight and start to look like Arnold.
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Strength training and muscle endurance classes are the best way to get into shape. Aerobics is good to a point but doesn't work the individual muscles and/or groups enough to burn the fat. I would suggest a body sculpting class. I saw big results within a week-and-a-half when I began taking one. Also, trying a sport specific class, like cardio kickboxing or cycling, is a good choice. You still get the cardio aspect, but your muscles are targeted to a much greater extent.
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Running in the park & treadmill work best for me, along with a sensible diet. More vegetables than meat, along with lots of salids. we need the protein also, but watch fatty cuts. Swimming is also good if you can do several laps. I like to work my legs good. can burn caloties & help with the running. Any good work out that brings on the sweat will burn calories and that is really the name of the game. For me, counting all calories has been the best weight loss diet of all. Got to see yourself thin. Diet or workouts by themselves alone never work. It takes both in equal effort.
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I find that swimming after a workout helps a lot. A good idea to go to a gym that has a pool if possible.
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I suggest an excellent book called "The Miracle Seven" by John Peterson. It explains a very safe and weightless system for toning and strengthening your muscles that was actually used by Charles Atlas (a popular weightless body builder from the 30's). I know what your thinking "That's weak", hey I thought the same way until I did a full 20min workout. I have never sweat so much in my life. For someone who is overweight and just beginning I truly believe this is a great way to start.
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Start out doing some cardio daily start with 30 minutes, but now that youre 30, you will have to eventually work up to at least 45 minutes to an hour to see results - maybe walking or if you have access to the gym, taking an aerobics class or just using the treadmill or elliptical.\nAlso do some strengthening work too. If you cant go to the gym, pushups, situps/crunches, squats, lunges, leg lifts can help. If you have access to the gym, use the weight machines - start of light- 3 times a week\n\nStart eating healthy foods fruits for breakfast vegetables and a meat for lunch, vegetable and meat for dinner. Drink 64 ounces of water daily, cut out processed foods, soda, alcohol etc, take a vitamin  and get enough sleep each night. \n\nNot only will you lose weight, you will build muscle, releive stress and set a good foundation for the rest of your life. \n\nI'm the same age, and have recently started on this plan myself. If you'd like to discuss it further just email me at nikkis.island@yahoo.com
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elliptical trainers are my favorite machine to work out on. I started working out last year and after only two weeks of working out and only on the treadmill I wanted something more. So I opted for the elliptical. I think you can do what ever fills right to you. everyone advances at different levels. I started off doing about 30 Min's on a variation level. I was quickly doing about 180 strides per min with ease. Depending on what kind of machine you have depends on what you can do. Don't be afraid to really go at it hard. You sound like you are already in good shape, so it won't hurt you to go at it hard and fast. Good luck.
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Elliptical trainers are great because they don't feel so difficult as treadmills.  I do think, however, that the readouts for calories burned tend to be overly generous or high.  It might tell you that you burned 450 calories in 40 minutes, but I don't think that anyone really burns that many!\n\nI would work out for 30-40 minutes (including cool down and warm up) - pick one of the preset programs that incorporate some "hills."  Don't lean on the machine or rest your upper body while you work out - it's a common mistake.  Instead, try to pump your arms freestyle or pump with the skiing handblebars if they come on your machine.\n\nA few years ago, I lost about 10 pounds in about 9 months (I wasn't dieting at all), and I only used the elliptical at my gym.  If you work out 5 times a week, I think it's a very effective way to melt some fat and improve your cardio system!
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I've seen this workout before (see link below), and have thought about trying it out. I'm in the middle of a different routine I like, so maybe later. One area I find lacking with it is legs. I would add some strength training for the legs. You could add some bodyweight squats to the routine. Maybe start with 4x20 and increase it from there.\n\nAlso, to really maximize your results, make sure you are eating properly. Eat healthy and get a good balance of protein/carbs/fat (40/40/20). Avoid the junk food and fast food as much as possible.
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Must of the Gyms have Instructors that can set up a working out program suit for your needs, and they should guide you at the beginning of you work out sessions, first timers always get to walk trough out to Know the best machines that will work best for you..ASK and see if they have such programs on your GYM..  GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH...
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Listen to the Bigrman guy for the most part except for the reps.  Go for 8 - 10.  I have been a personal trainer for a while, trust me on this.  Bigrman**good exercises to recommend.  Your amount of reps is a little off.  3 or 4?  That will build the strength up in the legs, but it won't give muscle mass.  This is from one personal trainer to another.  You might have to look over you ACSM guideline book a little more, or take some more Kines. classes before recommending info.
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How fun of a workout do you want?\n\nOne game i play with my clients sometimes is with a deck of playing cards.\neach suite represents an exercise (hearts=jumping jacks, spades=squats, diamonds= pushups, clubs= crunches)\nJust flip through the deck and do the number of reps that are on the card.\n\nHave Fun
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The simple answer is that there is no "what is good."  Depending on where you start all you need to focus on is getting stronger.  Many people gauge their strength on their bench, but this is a lousy indicator.  Instead start out doing 12 reps to failure around 3 times (3 sets).  Do this one time per week to allow your body to recover from the workout.  Remember that muscle tissue needs time to recup and rebuild especially when you are beginning.  For most males looking to become "strong" for their weight I would recommend being able to press your body weight eventually, but that does not mean this fits your goal.  I know many guys who are 180lbs that are not able to do this amount (but they are still extremely healthy).  If you are looking to become strong in the bench press, then set a goal, and work hard for it.  Be careful of injury and have someone assess that you are using proper form.  If you are new to working out regularly then it is important just to learn to use your body, and then concentrate on building strenghth.  Good luck with your goals.\n\nTom