A Good Workout Plan?

[TallDarkAndShy]

Does anyone have any good tips for body fat burning workouts? I'm about 6'2 195lbs and I really want to get ripped by next Summer. I'm starting a diet next week, but I need a good workout to lose body fat and to tone my body. Thanks for any suggestions.

[ScruffyNerfHerder]

Find out your BMR so you know how much food you need to maintain/gain/lose weight.
Calculate your body fat % so you can set realistic goals.

Lift weights and do cardio. I do a push/pull/leg split and HIIT cardio. If you're just starting out, HIIT cardio may be too extreme, but something to add in later. Lifting weights is really important. If you aren't in the best condition, start by going on a brisk walk, about 45-60 min, first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach) as your cardio, and then lift weights later in the day.

This is what I do for my workout (I workout at home, by the way):
www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1196719-how-many-times-a-week-do-you-lift-weights

But if you aren't exercising yet, you should speak to a doctor first, then do a few sessions with a personal trainer just to make sure your form is correct and that you have appropriate exercises selected for both your current conditioning level and making sure you are hitting every muscle group.

Best of luck.

[TallDarkAndShy]

This is great, I calculated my BMI a few days ago and I need to take in about no more than 2100 calories a day. Also, I've been doing a few 45-minute cardio workouts each day but I really wanna program that'll push me to get where I want to be in the next 8 months. I don't have access to a gym right now but I might play a sport for my school so that I can use theirs.

[ScruffyNerfHerder]

Sounds like you're off to a good start. If you don't have access to a gym and/or weights, definitely look into body-weight exercises like burpees, mountain climbers, etc.

[TallDarkAndShy]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

[Joshua2332]

It's called weight lifting. You have to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight/burn fat. I've been lifting for 20 months now and most would probably consider me "ripped." It's better just to research your workout routine on bodybuilding. com as that website has TONS of information to get started. I can't stress it enough, you have to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight or burn fat.

[TallDarkAndShy]

Thanks, I've read about the caloric deficit and I've been working on that for the past two weeks. Also, I don't have access to a gym for now so weight lifting is gonna have to wait but thanks for the tip.

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[Athleticbroo]

I suggest joining misc.

Start off slow. Low intensity training, walk fast for 45 mins three days/ week then switch it upto 5 after 3 weeks then after 2 months. Throw in HIIT twice/ week, High intensity interval training. Run 15 secs highest speed, jog 45 secs. Repeat 15 times and end with 5 min jog with low intensity training thrice/week

[TallDarkAndShy]

Thanks, I've been jogging around my school's basketball gym for about 8 minutes a day and end up doing about 18 laps each time, but I can only go on Tuesday's and Thursday's. I usually do 45-minute cardio workouts on the other days besides Monday. Is this a good start?

[Athleticbroo]

Hell yea it is good start, everyone starts somewhere. Keep goin

[WeaponZero]

Circuit training. A good example of which is the Spartacus workout available on YouTube for free. All you need is a few pairs of dumbbells.