Yeh, travelling around while trying to stay in a routine is a killer. I went to some back street dodge city gym in phom penh. The weights were scrap iron with holes drilled in. I'd like to say it felt hardcore, but it was just pretty terrible.
GordyR's Beginners Guide to Bodybuilding
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Yeh, travelling around while trying to stay in a routine is a killer. I went to some back street dodge city gym in phom penh. The weights were scrap iron with holes drilled in. I'd like to say it felt hardcore, but it was just pretty terrible.
Caporegime
meal plan for what? bulking, cutting? do you want high fat or low carb or what? whats your current weight (both total and lean)?
people need a lot more info before they can just give you a general meal plan
meal plan for what? bulking, cutting? do you want high fat or low carb or what? whats your current weight (both total and lean)?
people need a lot more info before they can just give you a general meal plan
My weight is 160lbs. I am looking to start bulking. High carbs and protein meals.
Caporegime
Whats your current diet like and whats your routine like?
Going to start training tommorow using the training plan on the front page.
I am eating oats and scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Jacket potato and tuna with fruit for lunch.
I will have some sort of pasta dish for dinner.
I just need some ideas of meals so I can get some variation in there, without going for the same thing over and over.
I also need to put extra meals in to up the calorie count.
Caporegime
yes extra meals, 3 times a day is not enough.
What can I add and how many more meals?
Man of Honour
Guys what's the best protein off of MP to start off with
As with my previous post, I'm not wanting to bulk all that much, I would just like some extra protein for post workout
Cheers
As with my previous post, I'm not wanting to bulk all that much, I would just like some extra protein for post workout
Cheers
Guys what's the best protein off of MP to start off with
As with my previous post, I'm not wanting to bulk all that much, I would just like some extra protein for post workout
Cheers
http://www.myprotein.co.uk/bulk-supplies/unflavoured-protein/impact-whey-protein-(unflavoured)
On the main page price matcher thing, put in
www.bulkpowders.co.uk
then you get 5kg of Impact Whey Protein [TUBBED] for £31.95 which is a bit more then the 10lbs above
If its your first order on MP, then use code MP9167 to get 5% off
Man of Honour
That's great, thanks for that mate
Soldato
Not sure if Gordy checks the forums these days at all but ive just had a quick scan of the first post, seems sound advice to me and will be printing it out to get all the facts and tips in my head.
Starting to hopefully gain muscle mass again after about 12 months of not really doing it much at all.
Ive worked out i weigh exactly 200lbs, so should be eating 3600 cals per day along with 200g of protein! Seems LOADS! Now I realise I need to rest as well as work out, but will I not put on lots of fat if I eat 3600 cals in a day when not training?
Im probably missing the link here, does my maths sound right?
Also am I right in thinking lower No's of reps on a heavier resistance is better than higher No's of reps with lower resistance?
Is training daily a bad idea? Even if only just a little bit?
Should I be looking at doing cardio along with weight training to lose the fat I have or do I not bother with it at all?
Any other tips are much appreciated and if someone could answer some of my quiestions Id be very very grateful!
Starting to hopefully gain muscle mass again after about 12 months of not really doing it much at all.
Ive worked out i weigh exactly 200lbs, so should be eating 3600 cals per day along with 200g of protein! Seems LOADS! Now I realise I need to rest as well as work out, but will I not put on lots of fat if I eat 3600 cals in a day when not training?
Im probably missing the link here, does my maths sound right?
Also am I right in thinking lower No's of reps on a heavier resistance is better than higher No's of reps with lower resistance?
Is training daily a bad idea? Even if only just a little bit?
Should I be looking at doing cardio along with weight training to lose the fat I have or do I not bother with it at all?
Any other tips are much appreciated and if someone could answer some of my quiestions Id be very very grateful!
Caporegime
if you are looking to add mass then you want to be hitting 6-12 reps, but also look into time under tension.
If you are worried about overeating on days off you can work the calories a little differently (though it really wont matter).
for example, add 300 calories on a training day and take 300 off on a non training day
that could be as simple as an extra shake on a training day. :]
If you are worried about overeating on days off you can work the calories a little differently (though it really wont matter).
for example, add 300 calories on a training day and take 300 off on a non training day
that could be as simple as an extra shake on a training day. :]
Soldato
Cheers mate, I just feel upping my calorie intake by 1000 per day when Im just doind a bit of personal training at home seems a lot. Does working out with the weights burn lots of calories?
Caporegime
yes, it can do 
not just during the exercising but also over the next 24 hours as well :]
not just during the exercising but also over the next 24 hours as well :]
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if youyr skinny, its great if your fat its evil.
Yeah here I am again. It's been over 3 and a half years since I properly attented gym and did any sports. Ever since then I only have some brief spells in the gym not one of them lasting more than 6 weeks. I've left my job so now have a perfect chance to start gym and get into routine without any distractions.
Diet wise I know what I need to eat and sleep is good now too that I have very few commitments.
Exercise is where I could probably could do with little help. I was thinking of something on these lines:
Day 1 - Chest (Bench press, incline bench press, standing fly, dumbell flies)
Day 2 - Arms (Curls, cable pushdown, preacher curls,) I'm actually thinking it might better to split it into biceps and triceps and combine it with some other days but that way can't think making a 4 day split.
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Shoulders (Shoulder press, upright row, lateral raise, front raise)
Day 5 - Legs/Back (I think I'll keep it simple, squats, deadlifts and leg presses)
Day 6 - Rest
Day 7 - Rest
I'll be going for 3x8 sets with all of those and hit heavier weights, however, like I said I could do with some help in this area so suggestions welcome.
Supplements wise I still have some stuff left over the last time I started including whey protein, taurine, maltodextrin and I have creatine (however, I had it for almost 2 years don't think it's any good anymore). I've also been taking zinc, iron, vit B complex, cod liver oil and glucosamine sulphate for the last 2-3 months. Taking into account that I'm only just starting is it worth me getting things like l-glutamine, BCAAs, ZMAs and so on?
Diet wise I know what I need to eat and sleep is good now too that I have very few commitments.
Exercise is where I could probably could do with little help. I was thinking of something on these lines:
Day 1 - Chest (Bench press, incline bench press, standing fly, dumbell flies)
Day 2 - Arms (Curls, cable pushdown, preacher curls,) I'm actually thinking it might better to split it into biceps and triceps and combine it with some other days but that way can't think making a 4 day split.
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Shoulders (Shoulder press, upright row, lateral raise, front raise)
Day 5 - Legs/Back (I think I'll keep it simple, squats, deadlifts and leg presses)
Day 6 - Rest
Day 7 - Rest
I'll be going for 3x8 sets with all of those and hit heavier weights, however, like I said I could do with some help in this area so suggestions welcome.
Supplements wise I still have some stuff left over the last time I started including whey protein, taurine, maltodextrin and I have creatine (however, I had it for almost 2 years don't think it's any good anymore). I've also been taking zinc, iron, vit B complex, cod liver oil and glucosamine sulphate for the last 2-3 months. Taking into account that I'm only just starting is it worth me getting things like l-glutamine, BCAAs, ZMAs and so on?