GEEK2FREAK
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I am 23 years old, rookie firefighter, 6'2" and quickly realizing how out of shape I am. :embarrassed: My previous full time job, which is now my part time job was a office job. Made me lazy.
Problem: I have gained 60lbs in the last year to laziness and poor eatting habits (super, super sized portions)
1 yr ago- 5 years ago: good conditioning, and weight training.
1 yr ago - 6 mo. ago: I worked out sparatically
6 mo ago - last wk: I worked out 0 times
1 wk ago - current: I worked out 2 times to get my average maxes to create a routine to begin working out again.
Before Stats:
230-235 lbs
15-17% body fat
51" chest
36" waist
18.5" arms
Bench: 6 reps @ 325 lbs
Squat: 10 reps @ 315 lbs
Curl: 6 reps @ 125 lbs
no weight dips: 30 (?)
Current Stats:
285-290 lbs
30-31% body fat
52" chest
43" waist
18" arms
bench: 6 reps @ 285 lbs
squat: 10 reps @ 285 (struggling)
curl: 6 reps @ 90 lbs
no weight dips: 5
Objective: I am manning up to commit myself to Loose 50 lbs in 6 months and TONE UP. I dont plan on putting on bulk. Nor using any bulk/strength supplements. Only cutters.
I know how to eat right, I am going to begin out slow at first so my body does not go into "fat-storing hard to loose anything including water weight" status. And go back to a well balanced meal plan.
Questions:
Is 4 days of 30-45 minutes of low to medium intensity cardio suffice?
If not, please recommend.
I know while bulking, I focused on cardio before my strength training, but I honestly prefer it after my training. Is this a NO NO? Remember I only plan to TONE UP.
I have trained using the 5x5, 10x10, 3x6, 2x10...you name it. Should I go back to basics with a 3x10-12 split using the schedule below?
Monday: Chest, Tri's, Calves
Tuesday: Back, Bi's Traps
Weds: Legs, Calves
Thursday: Shoulders, Traps Tri's and Bi's
Saturday: Back, Legs, Calves <--- Need opinions here.
I plan to do alot of swimming as well. To teach me to control my breathing.
Thanks in advance for the help, support and suggestions.
Problem: I have gained 60lbs in the last year to laziness and poor eatting habits (super, super sized portions)
1 yr ago- 5 years ago: good conditioning, and weight training.
1 yr ago - 6 mo. ago: I worked out sparatically
6 mo ago - last wk: I worked out 0 times
1 wk ago - current: I worked out 2 times to get my average maxes to create a routine to begin working out again.
Before Stats:
230-235 lbs
15-17% body fat
51" chest
36" waist
18.5" arms
Bench: 6 reps @ 325 lbs
Squat: 10 reps @ 315 lbs
Curl: 6 reps @ 125 lbs
no weight dips: 30 (?)
Current Stats:
285-290 lbs
30-31% body fat
52" chest
43" waist
18" arms
bench: 6 reps @ 285 lbs
squat: 10 reps @ 285 (struggling)
curl: 6 reps @ 90 lbs
no weight dips: 5
Objective: I am manning up to commit myself to Loose 50 lbs in 6 months and TONE UP. I dont plan on putting on bulk. Nor using any bulk/strength supplements. Only cutters.
I know how to eat right, I am going to begin out slow at first so my body does not go into "fat-storing hard to loose anything including water weight" status. And go back to a well balanced meal plan.
Questions:
Is 4 days of 30-45 minutes of low to medium intensity cardio suffice?
If not, please recommend.
I know while bulking, I focused on cardio before my strength training, but I honestly prefer it after my training. Is this a NO NO? Remember I only plan to TONE UP.
I have trained using the 5x5, 10x10, 3x6, 2x10...you name it. Should I go back to basics with a 3x10-12 split using the schedule below?
Monday: Chest, Tri's, Calves
Tuesday: Back, Bi's Traps
Weds: Legs, Calves
Thursday: Shoulders, Traps Tri's and Bi's
Saturday: Back, Legs, Calves <--- Need opinions here.
I plan to do alot of swimming as well. To teach me to control my breathing.
Thanks in advance for the help, support and suggestions.

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