retired_sander

thats what you think mister my leg hurts a bit so i might need it myself now

retired_supafly32

Lads does doing a type of cardio aid fat lost in a certain area? For example Iv lost a few pounds more noticably on my legs/bum through jogging. But Id rather lose it on the upper body but i have read there is no way to spot reduce fat. But will swimming where the upperbody is more active be more helpful then jogging?

retired_jennjenn

As you say there is no way to spot reduce fat.

However, by building muscle it gives the illusion of less fat. That's not to say you'll look toned.

retired_supafly32

As you say there is no way to spot reduce fat.

However, by building muscle it gives the illusion of less fat. That's not to say you'll look toned. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Basically my regime is as follows.

40 min treadmill, then followed an hour on weights working arms and chest. I have a muscular back and shoulders so dont work them, which is the same with legs after years of football.

I was thinking to bring in a swimming session once a week to get a cardio which works the upperbody or would i be better just carrying on jogging and building my stamina for the new football season?

retired_jennjenn

As you say there is no way to spot reduce fat.

However, by building muscle it gives the illusion of less fat. That's not to say you'll look toned. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Basically my regime is as follows.

40 min treadmill, then followed an hour on weights working arms and chest. I have a muscular back and shoulders so dont work them, which is the same with legs after years of football.

I was thinking to bring in a swimming session once a week to get a cardio which works the upperbody or would i be better just carrying on jogging and building my stamina for the new football season? </BLOCKQUOTE>

Even if you have a muscular back and shoulders I still think you should work them otherwise you'll get imbalances. An hour on just chest and arms is overdoing it. You don't need to spend that much time on two body parts imo. After 40mins of cardio you won't be able to put in 100% effort on your chest and arm exercises anyway.

It really depends what you want. To be stronger and more muscular? To increase stamina? To be more toned? Then you can decide which training regime you should get into.

retired_jesenia

Right, now I've started the whole fitness thing, now it's time to adjust the diet/what I eat. I eat a ridiculous amount of *****, constantly snacking when I'm home, will think nothing of going through a 6 pack of cadburys buttons, then other ***** on top of that. Really need to stick to this, sick of feeling and looking like a fat bastard, gonna scour the web for simple/healthy recipies once I get paid.

BobbyK

BBB, any linkage you find over msn would be pure brilliance and I'll do the same if you wanted anything I found because I've been looking to do the same tbh. I eat way too much *****.

retired_jesenia

Yeah will do mate, no probs there.

retired_supafly32

Just been through the bodybuilding website to look at diets. Went through the transformation pages and i have to say, its unbelievable the change they make to their body.

Looking through their own personal diets and workout regime it seems a very precise set up.

The diet is what amazes me, they have 5/6 meals but its meant to keep your metabolism going throughout the day. Do any of you guys on here have such a diet?

Loo

Start straight away then, don't wait for a long list of things to try out. Go out tomorrow and just buy a load of different things. If you find you've problems during the snacking hours, then stock up on fruit/nuts/etc. You'll find that once you get your diet sorted you won't feel the need to snack as you'll have improved your metabolism.

It's easy at the end of the day if you put your mind to it. But if you care any little bit about what goes in to your body then it shouldn't be too hard anyway. Try and eat as little processed food as possible too.