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2005/05/16, 09:20 AM
Saturday concluded my second FT program.
I'm really happy with the results but, of course, still have a ways to go, until I get to that happy sustainable level of fitness that I am seeking. I have lost about 8% BF down to 11-12% and about 18 pounds over the past 4-5 months. Rah, rah, rah. Anyway...
I am in the process of setting some new goals and I am looking at making weight training secondary in my fitness program to running. In other words, going from 4 days a week lifting to perhaps 3 days - maybe cutting even.
Okay, here is what I hoping for some direction on. This may be a stupid question, but true to form....
Do I really need to be on a "formal" FT program? Through the past 19 weeks, I have performed nearly 70 exercises and I have learned about the different muscle groups and which exercises apply to each. I also am confident that I can rotate the muscle groups appropriately. Lastly, I don't think I am at risk of not going to the gym.
The reason I don't want to use a formal program right now is that I am toying with the idea of using a formal running program and it is pretty exhaustive. I don't want to overload myself and to do both formally, I think I would be pushing it.
Can you experienced people give me some advice? Is it okay to go "free" at the point I am?
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I dont have to outrun the bear - just you....
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2005/05/16, 10:07 AM
if you feel you are confident to start a new program, by all means go for it. the FT programs are more of a template for the inexperienced to get on track with weight training, and to learn what exercises target what, etc.. if you are looking into starting a specific program, the FT templates may not be ideally suited to helping you reach your individual goals. congrats on your previous program, and good luck in the future! :big_smile:
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2005/05/17, 02:39 AM
I have to agree that I find it very difficult to stick rigidly to a formal weights and cardio program, I have to prioritise one or the other.
When I'm concentrating on cardio, I try to make the most of my weights workouts by going for compound exercises.
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