mattyaccies Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Ok, for a 5'5 guy weighing in at over 12 stone what do the masses reckon is the best way to lose at least a stone in the quickest time possible? Sedentary desk job, 42 years old, no gym work but half decent diet...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 53 minutes ago, mattyaccies said: Ok, for a 5'5 guy weighing in at over 12 stone what do the masses reckon is the best way to lose at least a stone in the quickest time possible? Sedentary desk job, 42 years old, no gym work but half decent diet...? Buy fat burners of the Internet, sit back and watch the magic work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Buy fat burners of the Internet, sit back and watch the magic work. 30 pounds lost without leaving the house. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Ok, for a 5'5 guy weighing in at over 12 stone what do the masses reckon is the best way to lose at least a stone in the quickest time possible? Sedentary desk job, 42 years old, no gym work but half decent diet...? Join a gym 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Been choked with the cold so haven't been to the gym since last Thursday. I was just a couple of pounds away from my biggest main target too. Christ, do I hate having the cold. Hopefully get back to it over the weekend at some point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Not sure if appropriate for this thread or not......I've just done 5 weeks without booze (almost-had 3 slip ups), that coupled with a more intensive work regime which involved more physical work, ladder climbing, heavy lifting etc, in that time I've shed 5 kilos which I thought was decent considering I was eating 3 square meals a day- every day, including cooked breakfast most days.Anyway, now I'm back into my normal regime, will playing darts assist my weight loss? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Not sure if appropriate for this thread or not......I've just done 5 weeks without booze (almost-had 3 slip ups), that coupled with a more intensive work regime which involved more physical work, ladder climbing, heavy lifting etc, in that time I've shed 5 kilos which I thought was decent considering I was eating 3 square meals a day- every day, including cooked breakfast most days.Anyway, now I'm back into my normal regime, will playing darts assist my weight loss? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 As an aside, I've started using Creatine again after a couple of years off it. 2 days and I can already tell I've stuck a couple of pounds of water weight on, but I'm looking a bit better. Definitely helping with the tail end of those heavy rep sets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) I started going to the gym 3 times a week about 9/10 weeks ago. Monday is chest/arms, Wed is legs and Fri is core. Before every session I do 24 mins HIIT cardio, 1 min at 11.5km/h and 30 secs at 14.5km/h with a warm up and warm down. I'm 6"2, was 14st 3lbs before i started going, now down to about 13st 9lbs, but still got a bit of a beer gut when relaxed. Diet is strict through the week but tend to be a bit daft at the weekends with takeaways etc. Hopefully if I rein it in i can get shot of the gut. Edited October 12, 2016 by Marsh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I started going to the gym 3 times a week about 9/10 weeks ago. Monday is chest/arms, Wed is legs and Fri is core. Before every session I do 24 mins HIIT cardio, 1 min at 11.5km/h and 30 secs at 14.5km/h with a warm up and warm down. I'm 6"2, was 14st 3lbs before i started going, now down to about 13st 9lbs, but still got a bit of a beer gut when relaxed. Diet is strict through the week but tend to be a bit daft at the weekends with takeaways etc. Hopefully if I rein it in i can get shot of the gut. I used to do cardio before hitting the weights but I felt I was blowing my load and not hitting my full effort after the cardio. If it works for you then stick to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I was the same, hence i got banned from all gyms in Edinburgh. I should have known you'd twist that turn of phrase, you deviant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liviguy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) What is the best routine when you first start going as i have recently joined the gym? Edited October 12, 2016 by Liviguy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 What is the routine when you first start going as i have recently joined the gym? What are you trying to achieve? Cardio fitness? Muscle Gain? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liviguy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just now, SweeperDee said: What are you trying to achieve? Cardio fitness? Muscle Gain? Muscle Gain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forfinn Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 On 08/10/2016 at 00:24, mattyaccies said: Ok, for a 5'5 guy weighing in at over 12 stone what do the masses reckon is the best way to lose at least a stone in the quickest time possible? Sedentary desk job, 42 years old, no gym work but half decent diet...? Start walking as much as possible - to and from work, at lunchtime, in the evening, whatever. It's easy, it's good for you and you'll lose a surprising amount of weight surprisingly quickly. If you've got a competitive streak or just like stats, buy a Fitbit as well to track your steps and distance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Muscle Gain Dedicate each day to a muscle group; take 2 days off per week from the gym, not in a row though. I usually do a Wednesday and Sunday as my off days. Start on the machines to get a feel for what your muscles can comfortably cope with, then once you feel you are ready, look online for a variety of free weight exercises. Pay close attention to tutorials on how to perform the free weight exercises, or ask a trainer or friend to show you how to do them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liviguy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 minute ago, SweeperDee said: Dedicate each day to a muscle group; take 2 days off per week from the gym, not in a row though. I usually do a Wednesday and Sunday as my off days. Start on the machines to get a feel for what your muscles can comfortably cope with, then once you feel you are ready, look online for a variety of free weight exercises. Pay close attention to tutorials on how to perform the free weight exercises, or ask a trainer or friend to show you how to do them. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Having not been fit in around 6 years and losing weight to a dangerous level (I'm about 5"6 and weigh roughly 8 stone at the moment, but I weighed less a few months ago), I've now started going to my mate who is a personal trainer. Started last week so I'm not bawdeep yet, but I can't wait to get stuck in. I've been keeping a food diary for the last week and it really is scary how little food I go through on a daily basis, the only thing I've got right with my diet is the amount of water I drink, my food intake (both amount and type) and exercise is terrifyingly bad. Genuinely don't know how I'm going to manage eating so much every day, but I've prepared myself for a long road. I'm getting a weight bench this weekend too, which should be extremely handy for me as I'm quite busy throughout the week and I wasn't sure I'd have time to get to the gym. Enjoying some of the tips in here, should really have been on this road long before now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Marsh said: I started going to the gym 3 times a week about 9/10 weeks ago. Monday is chest/arms, Wed is legs and Fri is core. Before every session I do 24 mins HIIT cardio, 1 min at 11.5km/h and 30 secs at 14.5km/h with a warm up and warm down. I'm 6"2, was 14st 3lbs before i started going, now down to about 13st 9lbs, but still got a bit of a beer gut when relaxed. Diet is strict through the week but tend to be a bit daft at the weekends with takeaways etc. Hopefully if I rein it in i can get shot of the gut. That's not HIIT but I don;t suppose it matters. Train back/shoulders on Friday instead of whatever you're doing as a core workout. If you're interested in HIIT for fat loss/fitness then find something suitable and do it on days in between gym sessions rather than hitting your CNS shortly before lifting weights. Edited October 12, 2016 by Fat Joe da Gangsta 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Liviguy said: What is the best routine when you first start going as i have recently joined the gym? Starting Strength and Stronglifts are excellent programmes for beginners. You'll build strength quickly and learn good habits that'll stand you in good stead for years to come. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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