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Question about losing my weight

SkullcrusherMT Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/05/20	2008/05/20, 04:44 PM Hey, Im 19 years old, 6'5 and roughly 350 lbs....so obviously I have alot of weight to lose =P Im a week into going back to the gym and I have a question. Because I have a substantial amount of weight to lose, should I be doing alot of cardio with a little bit of strength training? An equal amount of both? Just curious what my primary workout type should consist of. Thanks!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2008/05/21, 08:20 AM Start with a total body workout that will build the foundation and ease you into exercise. you could do a circuit style workout where you do one set of each exercise , then repeat the whole circuit 1-2 times more. After your circuit you should do 20-30 minutes of cardio - low to moderate intensity to begin with. As you get fitter add time or intensity. So a total body circuit routine might look like this: Warm-up (treadmill or elliptical, 5-10 minutes) push-ups or chest press 12-15 reps Squats 12-15 reps pull-downs or seated row 12-15 reps Deadlifts or leg press 12-15 reps shoulder press 12-15 reps abdominal crunches 12-15 reps low back extension on floor 12-15 reps go once through, then repeat. You will hit every muscle in your body :) -------------- Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they\'re yours. Richard Bach
SkullcrusherMT Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/05/20	2008/05/21, 01:24 PM Alright, Ill try that. Thanks :)