Unofficial Fitness Thread.

[super kid]

I'm starting this fitness thread to anyone who has any questions about general fitness, and nutrition.

I am a personal trainer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

My credentials are:
National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT
New Mexico Sports and Wellness Apprenticeship Program
Pursuing ACE weight management Certification

I will also be going back to school for Exercise Science.

So if anyone has any questions about fitness just ask!
I can write a work out plan for anyone of any fitness or any sports specific program. I am not a Registered Dietitian or anything of that sort, so legally i can not give you a specific meal plan. But, i can suggest foods to eat, and good supplements to take.

[Superfreak04]

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Awesome, my new years resolution was to lose weight and gain muscle. I weigh about 153lbs. I go to the gym everyday. I lift weights every 2 days, and I run everyday. I just need help on what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat it.

[super kid]

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Get your body fat checked. How tall are you? Also, what is your split like when you do lift weights? example; Mondays: chest tries shoulders. Wednesdays: back biceps legs
As far as nutrition for losing weight, you want to cut out fats, and limit your calorie intake.

[Superfreak04]

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I'm 5 foot 10 inches tall.
I don't really split when I lift. I do it all in one day, and rest for 2 days.

[super kid]

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so, you must be pretty thin to begin with. I would do a split if you can. Lifting weights will convert most fat into muscle. If you really want to lose fat, circuit train. Do you work out in a gym?

[Superfreak04]

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I do work out in a gym, and yeah I'm kind of skinny as most would say, but I do have a little bit of belly fat.

[HoneyMelonCalibrator]

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5'10'' 160lbs. Trying to gain more muscle, not too concerned with losing weight. I already have a solid training plan, but extra advice wouldn't hurt.

mon: chest, back and run
wed: legs, abs
fri: biceps, shoulders, triceps and run

I don't really have a strict diet, I just try to eat a lot. Right now I'm not using any supplements other than GS 100% whey. Thinking about switching to serious mass, lol.

What sorts of compound exercises do you think I should focus on?
Do you have any specific advice in terms of my diet?

[super kid]

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@superfreak: Since you work out in a gym, and if you want to continue how you're working out I suggest this; switch to working out three days a week, with two days dedicated to cardio. One day focus on all upper body and abs, day two focus on lower body and abs, and day three give a full body work out.

@honeymeloncalibrato: I would cut down on the running. That will cut your chances on gaining weight (muscle). If you could add another day, or do a five day split that would be better.

A good four day split would be:
Monday:chest and tri's
Tuesday: back and bi's
Wednesdays: legs, lower abs and obliques
Thursday: shoulders, middle abs, lower abs, and a mild run.

As far as supplements, i am taking optimum's serious mass. i just started so i will let you know as far as gains go. Another good supplement for muscle mass is Creatine. 2 to 5 grams of creatine monohydrate a day works perfect.

Edit: As far as sets, exercises, and reps go, if you're trying to build big muscle start off with a power month. for chest do 3 big sets of 2-6 reps. make sure you warm up first. then a fourth set of a cut set. usually flyes of some sort for 4 sets of 10-12 reps. The same goes with back and shoulders. For arms do 3 sets of 8, 6, and 4 reps. Not cut set necessary for arms. Always do pull ups on back days, and dips of tricep days.

[iironiic]

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I'm a couch potato. I hope to change that this year.

[bob bob]

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I'm a couch potato. I hope to change that this year.

although im the same lol

[Superfreak04]

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So you're saying my schedule should be like this?
Monday: Upper body and abs + cardio
Tuesday: rest
Wednesday: Lower body and abs + cardio
Thursday: rest
Friday: Everything + cardio
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest

[super kid]

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Working out is addicting once you see progress.

So you're saying my schedule should be like this?
Monday: Upper body and abs + cardio
Tuesday: rest
Wednesday: Lower body and abs + cardio
Thursday: rest
Friday: Everything + cardio
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest

That's a good schedule, or if you want add cardio into Tuesdays and Thursday. But, what you have there sounds go to me.

[Litodude]

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So you're saying my schedule should be like this?
Monday: Upper body and abs + cardio
Tuesday: rest
Wednesday: Lower body and abs + cardio
Thursday: rest
Friday: Everything + cardio
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest

30min run Sunday morning at a light but nonstop pace.

[Superfreak04]

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Alright, sounds good, thanks!

[25thhour]

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I have a weird question about eating habits.

I eat two meals a day; a small breakfast at about 7 AM, and a bigger supper at about 4 (Yeah I eat early) After my supper I try not to eat much untill the next morning. I dont eat the healthiest but I do eat fairly healthy. Why the heck am I gaining weight. I also workout for like 15 minutes a night and am involved in track, and cross country running.

Is it true that I need calories to burn calories/build muscle? Because if it is then this may be case ;P

EDIT: Btw, Im 6 feet tall 200 pounds