want to start training

hardtarget · 04-22-2006, 07:59 PM

is this the right time for me to start training now?
im 19 next month,
5 foot 6, 8 stones in weight!!

im pretty sure i wont gain anymore size so i thought i'll start now as i heard somewhere that "dont train till ur body is fully developed".

so could someone give me any tips basically i want to get more muscle and strength,
im generally quite fit as i am still one of the fastest runners around all my mates but since i left school my speed has generally come down cos i used to play sports nearly everyday back then during break times

(im sick and tired of not being able to hold off opponents during football)

**P-funk** · 04-22-2006, 08:08 PM

you can defenitly start training. A a matter of fact, if you ask around you will find that you are actually way late to the party!

**P-funk** · 04-22-2006, 08:09 PM

oh for tips be sure to check out the stickies at the top of the forum. especially training 101. it will help you set up a basic program.

welcome to IM.

TJ Cline · 04-22-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtarget

is this the right time for me to start training now?
im 19 next month,
5 foot 6, 8 stones in weight!!

im pretty sure i wont gain anymore size so i thought i'll start now as i heard somewhere that "dont train till ur body is fully developed".

so could someone give me any tips basically i want to get more muscle and strength,
im generally quite fit as i am still one of the fastest runners around all my mates but since i left school my speed has generally come down cos i used to play sports nearly everyday back then during break times

(im sick and tired of not being able to hold off opponents during football)

Lifting weights has no effect on bone growth, you couild have started lifting at 11 if you wanted to.

**P-funk** · 04-22-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Lifting weights has no effect on bone growth, you couild have started lifting at 11 if you wanted to.

weightlifters in china, russia, bulgaria, etc....start around the age of 9 as a matter of fact.

hardtarget · 04-22-2006, 08:18 PM

basically i dont want to get to weights just yet cos i cant afford all the weights at the moment due to college fees and travel costs!!

at the moment i just want to do stuff like, pushups,situps, chinups and exercises which strengthen my legs, arms, and chest,
but i cant work out what "sets" "reps" mean
and the routine aswell!!
so could someone just give me a sort of routine help on what to do so i can build myself up,

TJ Cline · 04-22-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtarget

basically i dont want to get to weights just yet cos i cant afford all the weights at the moment due to college fees and travel costs!!

at the moment i just want to do stuff like, pushups,situps, chinups and exercises which strengthen my legs, arms, and chest,
but i cant work out what "sets" "reps" mean
and the routine aswell!!
so could someone just give me a sort of routine help on what to do so i can build myself up,

99.9% of colleges have weight rooms bro.

**P-funk** · 04-22-2006, 08:26 PM

go to a local gym. in every town there is a YMCA that is usually really cheap for a membership.

MyK · 04-22-2006, 08:34 PM

wow weve got a fresh one here!

welcome to IM bro!

Seanp156 · 04-22-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyK

wow weve got a fresh one here!

welcome to IM bro!

Try not to scare him off.

hardtarget · 04-22-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

99.9% of colleges have weight rooms bro.

im in the united kingdom and my college doesnt have a gym in it,

TJ Cline · 04-22-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtarget

im in the united kingdom and my college doesnt have a gym in it,

Start a protest movement to change that......Power to the people.

ablc · 04-23-2006, 08:43 AM

There might be a hole-in-the-wall type gym, or even a garage gym around if you look hard enough. The first is usually very cheap, the second is usually free

Bakerboy · 04-23-2006, 09:08 PM

What's wrong with getting him started on a kick ass bodyweight program???

Weights are not the only way!!!!!!

Come on people, body weight exercises are the best way to start off in my opinion. He can learn a lot and get very strong just learning how to move his own weight..... Just get a pull up bar and you are good to go....

Pushups (so many to choose from)
Hindu squats, single leg squats, sissy squats
Bridgework
Chin ups and pull ups

Dorms are perfect places for doing bodyweight routines because you don't need a lot of space and you can do them any time of day or night (between drinking and studying).

04-22-2006, 07:59 PM	#1
hardtarget Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 10	want to start training is this the right time for me to start training now? im 19 next month, 5 foot 6, 8 stones in weight!! im pretty sure i wont gain anymore size so i thought i'll start now as i heard somewhere that "dont train till ur body is fully developed". so could someone give me any tips basically i want to get more muscle and strength, im generally quite fit as i am still one of the fastest runners around all my mates but since i left school my speed has generally come down cos i used to play sports nearly everyday back then during break times (im sick and tired of not being able to hold off opponents during football)

04-22-2006, 08:08 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,574	you can defenitly start training. A a matter of fact, if you ask around you will find that you are actually way late to the party!
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-22-2006, 08:09 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,574	oh for tips be sure to check out the stickies at the top of the forum. especially training 101. it will help you set up a basic program. welcome to IM.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-22-2006, 08:26 PM	#8
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,574	go to a local gym. in every town there is a YMCA that is usually really cheap for a membership.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-23-2006, 08:43 AM	#13
ablc Girly Girl Lifter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 83	There might be a hole-in-the-wall type gym, or even a garage gym around if you look hard enough. The first is usually very cheap, the second is usually free
	CAKE is a bad influence. You are just it's minion. --Gazhole

04-22-2006, 08:18 PM	#6
hardtarget Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 10	basically i dont want to get to weights just yet cos i cant afford all the weights at the moment due to college fees and travel costs!! at the moment i just want to do stuff like, pushups,situps, chinups and exercises which strengthen my legs, arms, and chest, but i cant work out what "sets" "reps" mean and the routine aswell!! so could someone just give me a sort of routine help on what to do so i can build myself up,

04-22-2006, 08:34 PM	#9
MyK Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: consumerville! Posts: 10,201 Photos: 1	wow weve got a fresh one here! welcome to IM bro!

04-23-2006, 09:08 PM	#14
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	What's wrong with getting him started on a kick ass bodyweight program??? Weights are not the only way!!!!!! Come on people, body weight exercises are the best way to start off in my opinion. He can learn a lot and get very strong just learning how to move his own weight..... Just get a pull up bar and you are good to go.... Pushups (so many to choose from) Hindu squats, single leg squats, sissy squats Bridgework Chin ups and pull ups Dorms are perfect places for doing bodyweight routines because you don't need a lot of space and you can do them any time of day or night (between drinking and studying).

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