Cardio, Endurance, Strength, Stamina...the WORKS!!

thewools

I decided that a fitness log on boards is a decent way to help motivate myself. I'm still in somewhat decent shape and play alot of football but during the off season I noticed that my general fitness has decreased dramatically this year.

I would normally keep going through the winter but a rib injury in October stopped me this year.

I think I'm ok now and ready to get SERIOUS..

Profile:

• Age: 29
• Weight: ~93 kg / 205 lb
• Height: 6' 3"

Aims:

• Get Leaner + Reduce Body Fat
• Increase Strength
• Increase Cardio Endurance and Stamina
• 3km in 12 minutes
• 5km in 25 minutes
• Run in a 5 / 10km road race
• Stay Injury Free

I have been a frequent gym goer over the years and followed many professional plans but as I have gotten older and gradually gotten bigger (fatter :rolleyes:) - I have found it tough to get the balance between decent cardio and strength capabilities.

This year I hope to get this balance! Any good advice is welcomed.

I will do a few fitness tests and record them here over the next few days to give me something to work upon.

thewools

30/12/2014

Distance: 3.64 km
Time: 18.39 mins

Done my first road run in months to see how good / bad the body was.. It was good to get out again but I didnt enjoy it much as the excess amount of food and drink nearly took its toll..

thewools

03/01/2015

Distance: 3.5 km
Time: 17.03 mins

Same route again today.. decent improvement. Also turns out it was actually 3.5 km..