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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 04:29 pm: | 
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As a general rule, you should alternate days on your routine. If you are just getting started, here is what you might think about:
Mon-Wed-Fri - arms & chest
Tues-Thursday - legs & back
Getting started: do 4 sets of 12 reps. Use as much weight as you can to complete this. After 4 weeks, increase the weight by 10 lbs, and decrease the reps to 8.
Mind you, this will increase your overall strength tremendously. (do the math:10lbs in strength per month = 120lbs increase in your bench in one calendar year!) Also, muscle does weigh more than fat. However, it sounds to me like you don't really have a weight issue --- you have a fat issue. Does it really matter how much you weigh, if you are toned and physically fit? Notice, I used the word "toned" there for a reason. As with *any* physical routine -- if you are just beginning -- have a checkup with your physician and discuss your plans. Also, with your cardio, make sure that you are getting your heartrate to "fat burning", rather than "I'm training for the Olympics". |
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