A basic work out question

[BIG DAN]

Hi everyone..long time sice ive posted. im looking for a workout to get me beck in the groove of working out. its been about 3 yrs and ive lost all i had so im basically starting over.
Im 42 yrs old..weigh way to much..291lbs, bf is way to much..not even sure howmuch. Due to a long hospital stay. Just got a new gym membership and am ready to get onlwith life.
any help would be great..thanks
Danny

 

[P-funk]

Big Dan, if you are just starting back and very deconditioned. I think the best thing you can do is a total body workout. focus on compound movements and keep the volume low for right now.....2 sets x 12-15 repetitions. Work on developing a solid base level of conditioning. Set up some cardio for a few days a week too and just get back to moving around. If you are that overweight, I would stay away from treadmills and anything with impact. Get on the bike.

 

[BIG DAN]

thanks for your input..
I shall begin thsi tomorrow.
Danny

 

[P-funk]

good luck. Stick wth it!

 

[Witchblade]

And progessively clean your diet. Good luck.

 

[mrmark]

Work on developing a solid base level of conditioning. Set up some cardio for a few days a week too and just get back to moving around. If you are that overweight, I would stay away from treadmills and anything with impact. Get on the bike.

P-funk - what's your opinion on the bike compared with the cross/eliptical trainer?

 

[P-funk]

P-funk - what's your opinion on the bike compared with the cross/eliptical trainer?

whatever gets you up and doing something.

I am not an eliptical trainer guy. I find the motion strange. It is tough to get a good feel on it IMO and it is even tougher to do interval work on it because it always feels like you are rolling one leg over the other more.

I like the bike. I like bikes with the moving arms as part of them (dual action).

I don't like treadmills so much.

I do like rowers and versa climbers the best though.

The stairmill is okay.