Serious Training

[Jonny]

I'm just looking for as much help as possible with regards to training. I'm 6ft 1" and weigh about 12stone. I am not really overweight in general, however I am a semi-professional football (soccer) player in England, and am really out of shape at the moment.

I am generally strong, but my body is hardly a masterpiece. My breasts are beginning to sag a little, and I am developing a slightly larger gut than I should have. For a 19 year old football player, I'm not exactly in top notch shape.

Thing is, since Christmas I have been drinking heavily and not really watching what I eat. I was not incrediby fit before hand (I've always been a big lad) but I now find myself really lagging.

If someone could perhaps give me some information in what I should be looking for in terms of diet, what I should be doing in training etc. I'd really appreciate it.

I have seen advertisements in magazines about pills that 'supposedly' cause a pretty large decrease in body fat. Anyone know if things like that actually work?

Finally, someone suggested I should try creatin in order to improve the buliding of muscles. Is this a good idea?

Any help appreciated,
Thanks

 

[Tank316]

1st...welcome..2nd take a look at some of articles that they have,theres alot of good info in them.personally,as young as you are dont try the THERMO supps just yet.get on a good wt program get your diet in order.go a good 1-2 months before trying creatine too.let your muscle's build on there own with out the assistance of creatine. drink plenty of water,eat right train hard,and get alot of sleep,and in all honesty[beer doesnt do the body good]sorry.once in a great while wont hurt,but if your serious,chill out on the cold ones keep asking ?????? too,all the mods here are fantastic,they really know there stuff

 

[Jonny]

Thanks for your help.

Just another thing, I just got back from the gym where I had one of the really concentrated on the aerobic side of things, e.g treadmill etc. I spent around two hours running etc. before going for a quick swim.

However, I felt completely knackered. That's not a problem, and to be excpected, but I found the only way to bring myself back to life again so to speak was by eating a few sugary biscuits and drinking a sugary drink. I then realised this was perhaps defeating the object, obviously with sugary porducts having a high calary-count.

Is there anything else I can do to bring my energy levels back up?

 

[Scotty the Body]

I agree with Tank, don't fall into all the hype over sups, proper diet and a good weight training program should be your first priority.

Welcome to the board.

 

[Scotty the Body]

Originally posted by Jonny
Thanks for your help.

Just another thing, I just got back from the gym where I had one of the really concentrated on the aerobic side of things, e.g treadmill etc. I spent around two hours running etc. before going for a quick swim.

However, I felt completely knackered. That's not a problem, and to be excpected, but I found the only way to bring myself back to life again so to speak was by eating a few sugary biscuits and drinking a sugary drink. I then realised this was perhaps defeating the object, obviously with sugary porducts having a high calary-count.

Is there anything else I can do to bring my energy levels back up?

Your doing WAAAAAY to much cardio, sure your gonna burn cals but your also gonna use what muscle you have as well for energy so keep your cardio to a max of 40 min of whatever you like doing.
And YES eating stuff with sugar is BAD, get some protein and good carbs in you to get your energy back. Check out the nutrition board for some good food ideas.

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by Jonny
If someone could perhaps give me some information in what I should be looking for in terms of diet, what I should be doing in training etc. I'd really appreciate it.
Please read some of the Diet & Nutrition articles, there is some good info.!

I have seen advertisements in magazines about pills that 'supposedly' cause a pretty large decrease in body fat. Anyone know if things like that actually work?
Focus on your diet & training.

Finally, someone suggested I should try creatine in order to improve the buliding of muscles. Is this a good idea?
Cretaine is a good supplement, but you still need to have your diet in order before you worry about supplements.