Need fitness advice!

[wolvesjr34]

Okay folks some ideas on some good ways to get fit would be appreciated.

I'm needing to lose some kilos and I want to increase my fitness and thus my ability to round the bases in softball (and perhaps so I can start playing basketball too).

I was thinking of joining the local PCYC and using their gym facilities.

But I would be open to any ideas. I was thinking exercise bike would help me develop greater lung capacity.... but I also wanna develop leg strength.

Any suggestions appreciated. I'd like to have it sussed out before I go to a gym though.

Cheers.

 

[Billyhoyle]

I think from memory you said you are in mowbray/invermay check out the uni they used to have very cheap usage of their gym. May only be for students though

 

[nexxus]

For basketball I was told by a trainer to do 40 minutes Cardio (on a bike or treadmill) and 20 minutes weights per 1 hr work out, 3 times a week.

I'm 6'6, and am back to 95kg from 110 so yeah it kinda helps

 

[ljandkg]

Stop parking your ass in front of a computer!!!

JK - don't ask me I'm the most unfit guy inthe world....

 

[wolvesjr34]

For basketball I was told by a trainer to do 40 minutes Cardio (on a bike or treadmill) and 20 minutes weights per 1 hr work out, 3 times a week.

I'm 6'6, and am back to 95kg from 110 so yeah it kinda helps

what sort of weights - just those little hand ones that work on your arms?? Thats probably all I could use LMAO

but its good to know. Weights first or second?

 

[postgsl]

You should do the weights first then the cardio.

After a few weeks the exercise becomes second nature. You will find that your muscles may feel sore for the first few days, do not give up when that happens like some people tend to do. Just don't overdo it.

The hardest part is to stop eating all the junk food (why does it have to taste so bloody good)

 

[HBM]

In all honesty, don't join a gym.

Start walking six days per week, a minimum of 30 minutes at a time, at a decent rate, preferably with a hill involved (UP, not down! )

Drink water and eat what you usually eat, but just have a bit less than usual. Smaller portions.

That is the perfect way to start. You don't over do it, you don't have this enormous shock to your system, but you will drop a bit of weight in short order. Try it, and save a bit of money on the gym.

 

[DGCollectables]

Id start off slow like this guy said, and then ramp it up later on when you have a routine.
Look at his avatar, the results speak for themselves

In all honesty, don't join a gym.

Start walking six days per week, a minimum of 30 minutes at a time, at a decent rate, preferably with a hill involved (UP, not down! )

Drink water and eat what you usually eat, but just have a bit less than usual. Smaller portions.

That is the perfect way to start. You don't over do it, you don't have this enormous shock to your system, but you will drop a bit of weight in short order. Try it, and save a bit of money on the gym.

 

[jimboiitmac]

I think with basketball + baseball they are more endurance than actual strength.

That being said after many years of experience, but as a high school starter I've never really been out of shape in the last 3-4 years so I'm not sure what to do to get back on track.

Generally after a long offseason or short slump in which I eat unhealthily and fail to appear at optional trainings I find cardio sesions the best.

For leg strength, your looking more at endurance than actual strength. Look at Allen Iverson's legs, they aren't too big.

I'd say bicycling, treadmilling it up, generally push yourself to make your goals. When you've run 5 minutes, make a goal to run 2 extra, and so on etc etc.

 

[wolvesjr34]

I think with basketball + baseball they are more endurance than actual strength.

That being said after many years of experience, but as a high school starter I've never really been out of shape in the last 3-4 years so I'm not sure what to do to get back on track.

Generally after a long offseason or short slump in which I eat unhealthily and fail to appear at optional trainings I find cardio sesions the best.

For leg strength, your looking more at endurance than actual strength. Look at Allen Iverson's legs, they aren't too big.

I'd say bicycling, treadmilling it up, generally push yourself to make your goals. When you've run 5 minutes, make a goal to run 2 extra, and so on etc etc.

Yeah I was thinking leg strength for push off the mark when running to first and from each base etcetera... cos at the moment i feel I am a bit slow of the mark (ok ok I know I am lmao)....

I def wanna get the endurance though - upper body strength will be good cos I am a batter that uses more arm swing than good skills (ie using my legs with a forward step too).

But basically the jist is start slowly

 

[wolvesjr34]

Id start off slow like this guy said, and then ramp it up later on when you have a routine.
Look at his avatar, the results speak for themselves

I'm sure the dude in the avatar is a wrestler

 

[33WING]

It never hurts to take some expert advice from the man himself Uncle Chop Chop. Here's a little fitness video from his health retreat. Apoligies to those that might find this offending.
[video=metacafe;545254/mark_chopper_reid_pisstake/]http://www.metacafe.com/watch/545254/mark_chopper_reid_pisstake/[/media]

But on a more serious note, stetching is the most important before & after exercise as well as diet especially this time of the year. I always have a laugh at the Gym junkies jumping straight into their routines and pumping like there's no tomorrow.

 

[HBM]

I just noticed that as of midnight, avatars need to be changed. I certainly don't want to be stranded on an island with Ravishing Rick Rude!!!

 

[ace e]

Wolvey my wife is a dietitian and for the losing weight part (from what i have learned and remember ) you need to start looking at what you eat and when you eat. It is recommended to eat 6 smaller meals a day. Its not easy and start with cutting the fat out of your diet (ie go from full cream milk and full fat cheese to low fat). Also eat heart smart meat. Snack on fruits and low fat yohgurts. Basically avoid creamy pasta's , sausages (any fatty meat) , chips (any kind). As for exercise , i would start walking to get started and slowly up the tempo. If you find it too easy then consider a gym or even swimming. Another good thing is a bike (exercise bike or real). I hope this helps and Good luck .

 

[Pierce34]

if you wanna get fit, the best way is running. start off walking for say 25mins around your house. and when you are about 5 mins away from your house run the rest. then just add to that, then soon you will be running the whole thing. once you are a bit fitter you will be able to do some sprint training to help with your running between bases. it really depends on how unfit/fit you are at the moment.

 

[Chris_paul]

In all honesty, don't join a gym.

Start walking six days per week, a minimum of 30 minutes at a time, at a decent rate, preferably with a hill involved (UP, not down! )

Drink water and eat what you usually eat, but just have a bit less than usual. Smaller portions.

That is the perfect way to start. You don't over do it, you don't have this enormous shock to your system, but you will drop a bit of weight in short order. Try it, and save a bit of money on the gym.


This guy hit the nail on the coffin.

Personally I would also say running but if your like me and absoloutley hate running try swimming this is prolly the best workout you can get because it improves your lung capacity works all your muscles improves flexiblilty and yeah the whole lot. If I could I would swim every day. Time is always a factor. When I was peak fitness every second day I used to hit the punching back for like 5 mnutes 2 break and punching (boxing style) no hay makers just swift flat fast punches. Its better to go hard for a short time on the boxing bag than to do 5 min of soft punching , now thats hard work. Every second day with weights I did that plus 3 days a weak of surfing. But now im a fat one day a week basketball player surfs when its good who eats to much bull dust.

 

[chadjaja]

Alot of stuff being said out here Wolves and honestly a lot of it misinformed. I'm a qualified personal trainer and athlete so hit me up via pm and I'll be able to help you out and maybe even a training partner to make it easier in your area.

These sort of questions are better left to other places not a sports card board where the response comes from the pages of magazines and hear say.

 

[wolvesjr34]

Alot of stuff being said out here Wolves and honestly a lot of it misinformed. I'm a qualified personal trainer and athlete so hit me up via pm and I'll be able to help you out and maybe even a training partner to make it easier in your area.

These sort of questions are better left to other places not a sports card board where the response comes from the pages of magazines and hear say.

Hmmm yeah, well wa shoping I'd find some sort of trainer who could give some tips - we have that many diff people on the forums!

I'll send you a PM.

 

[yellows2k]

it really depends on what your goals are.
for general fitness, a consistent walking regime and improved diet might be all u need.
for sport specific fitness, then u will definitely need to increase ur intensity.
if u r thinkng of joining a gym, then a gym partner is an added benefit, especially if u have never been. motivation is the key.
i believe consistent physical activity as well as a lifestyle change is one of the most important aspects for a healthy mind and body. if ur the type of person that lieks to sit at home after work, then its going to be hard to change that mindset to one where u go for a run instead of watching tv.
hit up chad, getting personal training advice is important as they can set u up with a good foundation to work off of.
otherwise, u will be mucking around for a long time with no gains