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Old 06-17-2009, 11:03 AM   #11 (permalink)

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Wow! Hostile people. The TS asked about GENERAL fitness. He made it clear that he isn't training for MMA or aesthetics. He is asking about getting into a healthy, fit lifestyle. I gave him my routine, which is on par with most military or LE academy programs. I has worked for me several times.
The routine you gave him didn't include any pulling exercises so based on that I would say it is inherently flawed. And I agree with others' comments about the running, starting at 3-5 miles might be too much. I would recommend running for 30-40 minutes at a challenging but comfortable pace, not worrying about the distance. As you get in better shape run a bit longer and/or a bit faster.

As for the weights and/or bodyweight exercises, look into Never Gymless by Ross Enamait or Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe.
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Old 06-17-2009, 01:42 PM   #12 (permalink)

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thanks everyone, im gunna go read the faq and the stickies for more information. is there a site with pictures or video on proper lifting technique? is that in the faq?
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Old 06-17-2009, 02:02 PM   #13 (permalink)

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Read the Strength & Power FAQ. Do not ask questions in there until you have read every link in the faq. You will be destroyed by the regulars. Also, everyone is going to recommend you buy more weight or join a gym and follow the Starting Strength program. The link is in the faq or you can google it.

Focus on getting stronger and eating right before you include long distance running into your life. There's no point in running if you are a skinny-fat guy. Get strong first then lean out so there is muscle to show. Only 16 year old girls like 140 lb 6'0 guys with six packs.
Lol... To the Op: my question is (and I don't mean disrespect) how is it that you floated on here for over 1,000 posts and never read the FAQ threads or anything else that would of helped you? I'm sure you float around to different threads so you must read them and learn from what people are saying.
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Old 06-18-2009, 09:23 AM   #14 (permalink)

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swim.....but a least for 30 mins
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Old 06-24-2009, 01:09 PM   #15 (permalink)

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swim.....but a least for 30 mins...with a weighted vest
Well, since he's looking for functionality I've corrected your post.
Just messin', TS. Please don't do that.

The later posts had great advice- start slow w/ any running, read FAQs, bodyweight excercizes like push ups, pull ups & dips, eat well...

And what I agree with most (& what will lead you to the best overall GPP info) is to check out Amazon.com: Starting Strength (2nd edition): Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore: Books
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Old 06-25-2009, 12:14 PM   #16 (permalink)

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my 2cents:

start with running and bodyweight squats and lunges, working up to 3 sets of 30 reps (running on alternate days). Once you can do that, use the bar and do lower-rep sets e.g. 5 sets of 5, and jog lightly as a warmup for 5-10 mins; you can also cut out the lunges here. Ideally you would start one of the strength training programs at this stage i.e. doing deadlifts, bench pressing, military pressing, bent-over rows, pull ups, etc. Personally I follow the stronglifts program, it is pretty simple although you would have to replace inverted rows with bent over barbel rows. You don't have enough weights for deadlifts, so you might want to think about getting some more - deadlifting is a key exercise, since you lift heavier weights than with the other exercises.
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Old 06-27-2009, 02:05 AM   #17 (permalink)

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all these are great but remember to stretch and warm up before you run if this was already posted sorry
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