Working out tips?

[Anonymous]

Ok.. So I started working out recently.. I want to build muscle and lose a little bit of weight. But that's not my main concern. I'm happy with my weight really but I want to be physically more fit. So I worked out today and I know it'll be a process and results aren't immediate. However I was wondering if anyone had some tips? And also kind of a random question but for squats.. How many is a good amount? I did 50 today..

[Nadidarleen]

Add weights when doing squats. It intensifies it. A tip for weight lifting is that if you can finish your reps without breaking a sweat then the weights are too light. And If you can't make it half way through your reps then it's too heavy. Do cardio and strength training. Since you're not looking to lose a lot of weight, go easy on the cardio and use strength training to tone up. You'll still lose weight because as you build muscle you're breaking down fat at the same time. Since you just started working out, don't work out too hard because you're body isn't use to that amount of stress yet. Oh and most importantly, eat clean. I can't stress that enough; 80% of your ability to lose weight or get the body you want will depend on what you eat. Remember to always eat breakfast and before you workout and not to skip meals. If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)

[Asker]

Thank you this helps a lot ^.^

[Climber]

If you are in a gym, tell them your goal and they will make a dedicated program for you.

[Justsomeguy9814]

U might be happy with ur weight but u started training now so don't be thrown off when it fluctuates up and down, most likely u gain weight cause muscle weighs more than fat, u should do some weight training and cardio, improving ur fitness. Say u want t o improve ur mile endurance for example u should run 2 mile thus increasing ur fitness. increasing fitness
(Aerobic zone or "target heart rate zone"
Most effective for overall cardiovascular fitness. Increases your cardio-respitory capacity: that is, the your ability to transport oxygenated blood to the muscle cells and carbon dioxide away from the cells. Also effective for increasing overall muscle strength. 70-80% 152 – 166) (from www.runningforfitness.org/.../hrzone)

[Figleaf]

An old saying... "feel the burn". The burn is lactic acid. As long as you feel it by the end of the set, reps don't matter.

And no deprivation diets. Eat a lot of everything and drink a gallon of water a day, no shit.

You'll get a lot of cap from people sometimes, but who pays your gym membership?

[LeviWolfgang]

Wow that's a lot of squats! Make sure to allow your muscles to heal before you do them again.

[Asker]

Is it? I was sweaty and a little sore already but it wasn't too bad.. Do you think thats good? How many is an average amount? o. o I'm sorry I ask a lot of questions

[LeviWolfgang]

An average amount? 3 sets of 10 squats, with about a minute or so of rest between sets. Also Do Not add extra weights until you are accustomed to your own body weight.

[Justsomeguy9814]

I disagree that that's a lot personally especially if that's without weight but it's all personal preference

[LeviWolfgang]

@Justsomeguy9814 It all depends on how new the individual is to the movement, as well as their own body weight. She proclaims to have just started, my advice? Allow yourself to grow accustomed to the motion of the squat, as well as your own body weight... then add weights.

[Justsomeguy9814]

Didn't argue with what u said just saying 50 isn't a lot

[LeviWolfgang]

You sir, must have what are called Thunder Thighs.

[Justsomeguy9814]

My leg day training includes pyramid training of 50 squats then u drop to 40 and increase weight then 30, 20, 10, then 1 all increasing weight then u go back the other way back to 50

[LeviWolfgang]

That sounds intense man, just out of curiosity, what's your overall weight in Lbs? I'm 140 Lbs and squat 3 sets of ten reps of a total of 90 Lbs on top; I feel like I need a new workout plan