Fitness regime to change body

Saint Sonner · 21-10-2014 11:15AM #1

I am currently working trying to become more toned using some cardio (I’m happy enough with the work I am doing here) and some weights.

I am about 6’ 1’’ and just under 15st – I wouldn’t say I’m overweight but I could do with trying to get rid of a bit of a soft middle.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what type of strength training I should be doing considering I don’t want to be massive like a body builder but well-toned/defined in the future.

My preference is to use free weights (dumb bells would be best) and I don’t mind things like sit ups press ups etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

syklops · 21-10-2014 11:25AM

Saint Sonner wrote: »

I am currently working trying to become more toned using some cardio (I’m happy enough with the work I am doing here) and some weights.

I am about 6’ 1’’ and just under 15st – I wouldn’t say I’m overweight but I could do with trying to get rid of a bit of a soft middle.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what type of strength training I should be doing considering I don’t want to be massive like a body builder but well-toned/defined in the future.

My preference is to use free weights (dumb bells would be best) and I don’t mind things like sit ups press ups etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Google starting strength.

Alf Veedersane · 21-10-2014 11:38AM

Improving your food will help.

Starting strength or stronglifts are decent programmes to kick off with. They're pretty straightforward.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 21-10-2014 11:51AM

Saint Sonner wrote: »

I am currently working trying to become more toned using some cardio (I’m happy enough with the work I am doing here) and some weights.

I am about 6’ 1’’ and just under 15st – I wouldn’t say I’m overweight but I could do with trying to get rid of a bit of a soft middle.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what type of strength training I should be doing considering I don’t want to be massive like a body builder but well-toned/defined in the future.

My preference is to use free weights (dumb bells would be best) and I don’t mind things like sit ups press ups etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

You won't accidentally become a body builder, I hate these comments. It makes it sound so easy.

stiofain2005 · 21-10-2014 12:00PM

Have a read of Joe Mangienello's book Evolution. I just completed the 6 week program and it has made a massive change to my physique. Have added muscle while staying very lean. I think it the type of thing that you are looking for.

Alf Veedersane · 21-10-2014 12:01PM

TiltedBrain wrote: »

You won't accidentally become a body builder, I hate these comments. It makes it sound so easy.

Unless protein shakes.

Oryx · 21-10-2014 12:50PM

Coming from nothing, anything you do is going to make an improvement. Set a schedule of x times per week for your strength program and stick to it until it becomes a habit. What generally happens is its great for the first while, then boredom sets in, you have to work past that.

syklops · 21-10-2014 01:14PM

TiltedBrain wrote: »

You won't accidentally become a body builder, I hate these comments. It makes it sound so easy.

A pet peeve of mine as well.

Me to OH: Take up weights.
OH: I don't want to get big arms.
Me: I wish it was that simple.

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