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I have recently lost over 100 lbs and am trying to tone up and get into shape. I joined a workout program that utilizes exercises like the Curves circuit. They also have free weights and other equipment available. I would like to know how to set up a good program to build muscle and do overall body toning. Should I alternate circuit days with just weight training and cardio days? How do i go about setting up a good program? I am a 48 yr old woman if this affects the type of training I should do. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me! Thanks!

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then our sessions are the bridge between thoughts and results.
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With our specialist exercise programs, nutritional advice
and passion for your well-being,
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we are both keen football players who both have a real love for all aspects of health and fitness and this is something we always look to share with others.
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Hi folks, Daniel here. I am 32 years old and am in my master's degree for clinical psychology and soon to be my PhD. I was a 5k runner with one marathon under my belt but I have fallen out of shape completely. I want to lose 30 pounds and tone up while adding some definition. I also want to work on duathlons. I did one last year and am in love

I would say my biggest issue is diet. I have the hardest time keeping on track with appropriate foods

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A couple of years ago I weighed 230lbs, lost it way too fast & dropped to 175. My weight went up & down for a couple of years & I recently got it under control, I am now 175lbs. Only this loose skin remains, any advice on how to lose it without surgery? Attached Thumbnails  

Hey forum world, I'm Mike & yes I'm the new guy here. I am like I said in my profile & will say it again... a comedian at heart. I love family guy even though I know I shouldn't but that comedy is right up my alley.

Hi guys my name is Jarred! I work at a gym in Mayberry(Mount Airy NC.) I am currently trying to tone/ get in shape for beach season. I used to bodybuild and since then I have took up running, 30 miles a week. I love running so much but I dont want the runner apperence(stickman) I have recently taken a class at our gym called functional fittness which I absolutly love! Does anyone know where in these forums I could look to learn more about toneing using the non-convential functional type regiment?

Nice to join btw!!
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Hi there my name is Sean and im 19 (20 in April) and I've recently started getting interested in sorting my fitness out after not really doing this at school.

Im looking forward to getting involved with the community a bit sharing things that I find good, while learning from others where possible.

Just bought some new clothes to help me with my goal as im starting to look better in them anyway hah.

I currently weigh 11 stone 4 pounds (do we do this all in KG's?) and im about 5' 10" and I play basketball with my mates but im wanting to get better here also. If possible I think I want to be around 10 stone and more toned than I am.

Well that's my intro! I look forward to meeting some of you, and reading the articles!

Sean.

Hi there my name is Sean and im 19 (20 in April) and I've recently started getting interested in sorting my fitness out after not really doing this at school.

Im looking forward to getting involved with the community a bit sharing things that I find good, while learning from others where possible.

Just bought some new clothes to help me with my goal as im starting to look better in them anyway hah.

I currently weigh 11 stone 4 pounds (do we do this all in KG's?) and im about 5' 10" and I play basketball with my mates but im wanting to get better here also. If possible I think I want to be around 10 stone and more toned than I am.

Well that's my intro! I look forward to meeting some of you, and reading the articles!

Sean.

hello all Im michael Im 50 years old I from dublin Ireland 2 years ago I had a stroke it was a very big wake up call Iv lost nearly 8 stone and been going to my local gym 4 to 5 times a week for the past 18 months

hello all Im michael Im 50 years old I from dublin Ireland 2 years ago I had a stroke it was a very big wake up call Iv lost nearly 8 stone and been going to my local gym 4 to 5 times a week for the past 18 months

Just to say hi.

Glad I found this place, looks like a great forum.

Looking forward to giving where I can and taking advice where I need it.

Cheers

Steve

I have read two separate thoughts on this training. One is to do max reps like 20-30 at a normal lift speed or the other is to do like 10-12 reps with at least 4 seconds for the contraction with a quick drop. Which is the better way? Should this type of training be cycles like maybe do for 6 weeks then do something like density training? Read one article that said to do this training on a empty stomach. I always thought you fueled your body before workouts. So empty stomach or not?

I picked up a HRM and am giving zone training a try. My 80% mark is 144bpm, supposedly a good target. But my hr settles at 160-165 on my slowest jog. My fastest walk puts it at 128-133 and that won't get me close to a sweat. Both are well outsize the HRM's set "zone" and the durn thing beeps at me constantly. Resting hr is 65.

I'm 41, not particularly athletic but run 3 miles a couple times a week without much trouble. Goal is mainly to prevent weight gain as I love to cook and that inevitably leads to eating.

Is there something I can do to get my jogging heart rate down to the high 140's? Am I a genetic freak? Is the 165 level dangerous?

With cycling I am able to maintain a 150 rate. Will that lower my running hr over time or are they completely different?

I've perused lots of threads here but haven't quite found my situation. I've always just used my gut size as a guide to how much I should be running (with mixed results).

Cheers--ts

Hi everyone,

I have recently started a weight loss program which consists of 30-45 minutes of cardio 5 days a week. I am 24 years old female, weigh 140lbs and about 5'5". I was wondering if I can increase the length of my workout to an hour? On top of that, I am also looking into reducing fat and increasing lean muscle. How can I accomplish that and what diet (in terms of pre-workout and post-workout food) should I eat? I am very new to bodybuilding and workingout, so i really appreciate your help. Thank you all so much for replying!

the harder it is to loss weight! I am starting to feel like this is true! I have tried everything: personalized running program to P90X to Pole dancing! I joined this forum in hopes that some personal trainers or experienced people could help me or at least be motivated by others!

Here is to a new me!

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Hy guys I just wanted sone opinions on this circuit training routine. I am going to split my circuit training into a lower body one day and upper body another day. Upper body routine I have is Benchpress, Pulldowns, situps, pushup(diamond), seated rowing, skull crushersm bicep curls. I perform alll exercises with no rest, wait 1- 1.5 min then repeat the routine. Let me know what you guys think Should I be going to failure on each exercise and how many reps would I be doing for each exercise?? Thanks guys!!