Just a few questions.

[Ripper Roo]

G'day people. I'm very new to this fitness caper, so take it easy on me!

My names Michael, prefer Mic, cannot stand Mick :P and would like to get some advice on a couple of things.

I'd like to improve my general fitness, as well as my physique but know I have to start and square one. I would also like to do kick boxing as a part of my fitness regime (however I have a slight disability in the fact that I am as flexible as a piece of 4x4).

- Flexibility

Can anyone give me advice on some stretching routines that I can use to get flexy flexy? The biggest problems is my legs.

If possible, links to some diagrams would be great.

- Weights Routine

I have done some weights when I was younger, but after signing up at a gym recently they've given me a basic routine which I am none too happy with.

See, I don't mind going to the gym each day, so in my mind it'd be good to target certain areas each day, with cardio thrown in as well.

Anyone have some advice on some good routines I could do? Upper body is my biggest priority.

I know my post is a little vague, however I am just leaving work so please forgive me.

Cheers.

G'day Mic. Welcome to DF.

Try this link for different exercises and routines. It should help answer some of your questions.

As for stretching, I'm not very good at that so I can't give you any hints.

[CF-OC_gal]

This site has good basic stretches.

[candyass]

Going to the gym every day will be too much for you; you should leave this type of a routine for later when you're more advance and know your body (its really easy to over train).

From what you worth you are a beginer to the world of weight lifting. So start with a simple ful body routine. Do 3 sets of squats, 3 sets of bench press, 3 sets of deadlifts (you can throw in one or two other moves, bent over rows would be great for example). Do this three time a week. Concentrate on big movements that will incorporate as many muscle groups as possible. I wouldn't bother with isolations moves (bicep curls ect.), at least for now. This should work as a good start for you. And for god's sake, dont follow those silly routines made up by high school gym employees. They're just trying to show off a hot piece of equipment they got, or just plain dont care.