Any fitness gurus out there?

[jamblix]

Ok, so recently I've been working out a bit because seriously I look like a freakin twig right now. Anyways here's my routine so far, I've only been doing this routine for about a month now and I'm gonna get my lazy ass up and buy some weights soon but for now I want to know if this is even helping:

Routine:
30 crunches
rest 15s
30 crunches with knees in the air
rest 15s
10 toe touches
rest 30s
do as many push-ups as I can in 1 minute which is usually around 60-75
rest 30s
50 bicycle sit-ups
rest 15s
and I finish with 30 more crunches

I do the above routine 3 times a day every other day, is this a good routine? I didn't find it anywhere just kind of came up with it myself but, in the beginning I felt it in my muscles and there was a nice burning. Now after a few weeks, I'm not getting the same burn I used too. I seriously can't do more push-ups either that 1 minute push-up set takes A LOT out. Maybe weights need to come into the picture?

[rsot]

Before jbluntz chimes in for the fitness tips, I will add that if you are not feeling the burn, you have a few options - 1) increases reps (after few weeks, your body gets used to it) 2) SLOW your movements and concentrate on technique - you will cut the muscle up nicely 3) Yes, add resistance.

3 times a day every other day is good but over time you're body gets used to it and to achieve what you want, you will have to increase duration or resistance.

[oge]

good point overtime i would suggest the same........ you can also look for a app for your smart phone to help you as well also try adding in the bridge... lounges ...squats j...umping jacks.... jack knifes....get a medicine & stability ball.....

[jbluntz]

I would throw in some squats, 1 legged squats, handstand pushups against the wall and 1 handed pushups to your current routine then if you can do some weighted dips, weighted pullups and weghted pushups, that would get you alot bigger.

[aspkin]

Just to add, if you're wanting to increase your weight, you'll need to start eating more.

Track how many calories you're eating in a day. An average person eats 2000 to 3000 calories a day. You'll want to eat 3000-3500 calories a day to gain 1-2 pounds a week.

Exercise is great, but focus on resistance training rather then cardio.

[GTB]

if you want to build some muscle you should only be hittin the gym 3-4 times a week max

your muscles need time to repair after a grueling sesh in the gym

overwork them and you aint gonna build no muscle

and squats are a good workout,supposed to increase testosterone levels too

[jbluntz]

And as far as nutrition goes, just get yourself a blender like a ninja, which is what i use, throw in some dark leafy greens like kale, collards, spinach and some fruit, rotate the greens. You can pretty much get all the fruit and greens you need for the day in 1 glass.

Also if you're tapped on time you can always just do some burpees which is a full body workout in itself basically, ecspecially if you throw in a couple dumbbells or a med-ball.

[GTB]

for building muscle you should buy a whey-protein shake

eat plenty of high protein meals like chicken and fish,throw in some nuts for snacks

eat six small meals a day instead of 3 main meals

always keeping your body replenished for maximum muscle growth

[jamblix]

Sweet, yeah I'm eating A LOT but, I'm too lazy to cook so I'm not eating very healthy. Lots of meat and fruit though, I'm not really keeping track of how many calories. If I must I guess I'll start to but, damn at this rate keeping track of my calories along with all the other things I need to keep track of my head is gonna explode soon.

[GTB]

LOL

it`s a lifestyle change man

hard at first but then it will become second nature

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GTB

LOL

it`s a lifestyle change man

hard at first but then it will become second nature

We're waiting like

[GTB]

errr waitin for what like

[jbluntz]

Originally Posted by jamblix

Sweet, yeah I'm eating A LOT but, I'm too lazy to cook so I'm not eating very healthy. Lots of meat and fruit though, I'm not really keeping track of how many calories. If I must I guess I'll start to but, damn at this rate keeping track of my calories along with all the other things I need to keep track of my head is gonna explode soon.

If you eat all natural foods, you don't really need to worry about counting calories, just eat when you're hungry, you don't want to get yourself fat.

It's real simple to eat more natural foods with a juice blender and a steamer, not much cooking involved with a steamer just it chop it all up with some garlic, onion little olive oil cilantro and just drink smoothies in the daytime add some protein powder, that's it

Also fast twitch muscle fibers are bigger than slow twitch, so if you focus more on sports conditioning like plyo's you'll get bigger quicker. Here's what I do at the gym mostly: pushup claps on a med-ball, med-ball burpees, lunge hops, jump squats, one legged hops just to name a few.

[beneysz]

Yeh Whey is most definatley a good idea....if your gonna buy any get Gold Standard 100% its been rated the best protein for many years now

In addition to this you should be getting lots of natural lean protein into your diet through tuna fish, grilled chicken, steamed fish

Ofcourse get lots fruit n veg into your diet as well, plus raw nuts for snacking for the healthy fats, omegas

In general try to follow the 6 smaller meals a day plan, will keep your metabolism up

If you start hitting the gym and doing quite intensive sessions regularly also recommend the following supplements to help repair your muscles and supercharge your workouts:

pre-workou: Jack3d
During/After: Scivation - Xtend
Post: Whey

Juicing the greens is also a great idea to make sure your getting a good healthy dose of vitamins in your diet..

[rsot]

Ah someone is on the Jack3d - interesting.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GTB

errr waitin for what like

Stopping smoking,

Getting out of ya dressing gown

Making it to teh gym.....

all that stuff

[GTB]

yeah well if your gonna do it GB you gonna have to do it now

now or never

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GTB

yeah well if your gonna do it GB you gonna have to do it now

now or never

So tha's you hitting the treadmill?

[GTB]

yeah after xmas

why you comin

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GTB

yeah after xmas

why you comin

Depends which year's Chrimbo

[GTB]

this year of course....GB ya so slow

[bigbill]

Hit the weights 3/4 times per week, split your workouts eg 1- back/bi 2-chest/tri 3-shoulders 4-legs, with some core work in there each day. you can do most of this at home if you want with just some dumbells!

Nutrition is a major part of it, if your diet is poor there is no point working out. If you are wanting to get bigger do 3-5 sets 6-8 reps of each excersise. Depending on how skinny you are and what type of body type you are a good thing to try is weight gainer/bulker, a few of my mates who are skinny and hit the gym take Mutant Mass and you can bulk up really quick on that stuff!!

Just do some reading on the fitness/bodybuilding forums though, I also like to throw in work on the heavy bag, boxing keeps you fit as well as lean!