Getting Into Shape!!!

[fieldsb200]

Hello,

Im new here.

Im a senior in high school and I just dropped alot of weight. From about 250-185. And im trying to tone up alot. I do 400 crunches and 200 pushups a day. I want to start lifting weights. But I would I would like some advice about what I could do. I run track also. But I dont want track to sneak up on me. Any advice would help.

Thanks

[MAURER]

so you're trying to gain weight now or build some muscle and get even thinner?

[fieldsb200]

Im trying to really tone up!!!

Im in good physical shape, but that baby fat is still there. And im trying to get rid of it. That I know which is going to be hard. But im really trying to tone up my body, and tighten my body up no exactly get bigger.

[F_Mac]

If you're trying to drop fat, your major concern should be diet. It sounds like you're fairly active, which is good.

If you want to train with weights do a search on the site for some full body routines, there are lots to choose from. A full body workout, 2-3x per week would definitely help with fat loss assuming your diet is in check.

[fieldsb200]

I dont really want to lift weights. Unless I absolutely have to!!! I whether stick with body exercises such as pushups, pullups, crunches etc.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by fieldsb200

I dont really want to lift weights. Unless I absolutely have to!!! I whether stick with body exercises such as pushups, pullups, crunches etc.

Check out pierini's journal, he is a body weight guy and the cross fit website. You can do a body-weight only workout, but you need to work all your muscles and that will mean doing more than just push-ups and crunches.

[navyblue]

You could also try books like:

THE NAKED WARRIOR

and

COMBAT CONDITIONING

which I heard are fairly good. Not sure about them myself, since I have not read them.

As far as burning fat goes, I would think heavy weights 5-10 reps and a good bit of sprinting would be best.

I once had a friend who was calvin klien model tryouts, and was cut to the bone. His workout: 6 400m sprints 3x/week along with heavweights and ab work.

Hope this helps.