Workout tips?

[Penguin]

Here's the deal. I'm going to see somebody I haven't seen in a while during the OU-tx weekend.

#1: I want to look as good as possible.

#2: I haven't been in a gym since high school. I'm 32.

#3: I know I'm expecting a miracle, but I have heard of Hollywood stars getting buff in just a couple of months for a movie role.



Any tips? Should I go get a personal trainer? Should I just forget the whole thing and show up with my beer belly?

[StoopTroup]

Quit eating.

[Harry Beanbag]

Quit drinking.

[Hatfield]

if you are serious i would get a trainer and get on a very structured diet...or get a trainer to write you up a very structured diet and exercise program and then phase out said trainer

[mrowl]

hire a trainer for 2 months.

[etouffee]

2 months is about the same length as army basic, and that'll get you in shape. do a few hundred pushups and situps a day, run a couple miles a day, and walk another 5 or 10 miles a day carrying a bunch of stuff on your back. that should pretty much do it. ywia.

[SoonerWood]

Join the Marines

[Hatfield]

just get a men's full body girdle.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/5462/2h/girdlebound.safeshopper.com/images/bk0sn89x.jpg

[soonerhubs]

If I recall correctly, Soonerboarder is an expert on physical fitness. I'd say try body for life, but I'm the wrong one to get a testimonial from regarding the LIFE part of this. See I was in awesome shape after 2 months, but then Ice Cream kicked my butt again. It was for me, body for month.

[Oldnslo]

Either get a personal trainer or get a heart rate monitor and study up on zone training.

Or do both.

Oh, for a short-term diet which sheds a great deal of weight, you cain't hardly beat Atkins. Sure, it's got its detractors, but it's just dandy for short term weight loss.

[mdklatt]

Here's the deal. I'm going to see somebody I haven't seen in a while during the OU-tx weekend.

#1: I want to look as good as possible.



That's sweet, but you know I'm not just about looks.

[sanantoniosooner]

High doses of gamma radiation and lots of anger.

[Okla-homey]

tapeworm. Tried and true since the Middle Ages (ever seen a fat guy's suit of armour?)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8827/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaai1082tapew ormhe4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Penguin]

That's sweet, but you know I'm not just about looks.


You wish, fart knocker.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

crystal meth will shed the pounds...and your teeth

[NYSooner1355]

check your pm penguin

[85Sooner]

Yep, NO alcohol, none, nada and then workout with personal trainer and maintain a reasonable diet.

[Hamhock]

Either get a personal trainer or get a heart rate monitor and study up on zone training.

Or do both.




Should I really be running slower to keep my heart in Zone 3? I've been running for a while, but my average, over 3 to 5 miles is at the upper end of zone 5. A friend is telling me to slow the heck down. I've tried it a few times, but I'm nearly walking part of the time to keep the rate in Zone 3.

Thoughts?

[Penguin]

I meet with a personal trainer on Monday. If everything works out, this will be my last sore-muscle-free weekend for a long time.

[Penguin]

check your pm penguin


Thanks for the tips. I think I've found exactly what I'm looking for.

[Hatfield]

you are going for the girdle aren't you

[Penguin]

you are going for the girdle aren't you


Yep. I just got fitted today. It should arrive in 6-8 weeks.

[SoonerStud615]

Rock climbing is a really good way. Plus, it doesn't feel like work.

[oumartin]

you know they say intercourse burns alot of calories.

I dont' know how many u can burn in 45 seconds but I don't seem to be losing any weight.

[Penguin]

Damn it! The personal trainer said that he's going to need a medical release from my doctor. I haven't seen a doctor in over a year! I know that she isn't going to sign off on it until she sees me.


Great. Now I'm going to get another "Your heart and liver are about to explode" lecture. :mad:


Oh well. At least this is the most serious I have ever gotten with making a lifestyle change. No, I don't mean that sort of lifestyle change.

[NYSooner1355]

Damn it! The personal trainer said that he's going to need a medical release from my doctor. I haven't seen a doctor in over a year! I know that she isn't going to sign off on it until she sees me.


Great. Now I'm going to get another "Your heart and liver are about to explode" lecture. :mad:


Oh well. At least this is the most serious I have ever gotten with making a lifestyle change. No, I don't mean that sort of lifestyle change.

that is probably a good sign - maybe he takes his training seriously and you aren't just another buck passing through the door...he also has to watch out for his liability

[Penguin]

Ugh. My BP is too high. The doc put on some medicine to lower it.


If the BP is lower in 2 weeks, she'll sign off on it. I guess my lifestyle change will have to wait a bit.

[NormanPride]

High BP? you? Nahhhh....

;) Keep with it, man. If you feel discouraged, let Dean know and he'll give you something to be discouraged about.

[tbl]

Dude... just do body for life (basically eating small healthy portions 5-7 times a day instead of 3 big meals), get a membership at a local gym, and work out every day but Sunday. Cardio 3-5 times a week until you're about to pass out, and light weights with a lot of reps. That plus a good diet will get you in shape in two months. Once you get started, you'll probably keep it up b/c you'll be surprised how much better you feel overall. Being healthy is awesome once your body gets used to it.