Hello, anyone who sees this.
I've peeked in here a bit from time to time and just recently joined. I'm coming out of the shadows because I'd like some advice on new directions for my training.
For most of my adult years (I'm 50 now) I was largely inactive; however, I used the Nordic Track on and off for a number of years, have done walking with my wife, and perhaps the occasional pushups and situps.
For about the past five years, I have been following pretty much the same routine as follows.
Monday & Friday: Cybex circuit, followed by treadmill program for 15-20 minutes
Wednesday: Concept II rower for 20 min - half hour
Weekend: A 3 mile run.
My biggest motivation has been largely to not get too fat and stay somewhat healthy and fit. I push myself somewhat hard in what I do.
I've gathered that there is value to moving over to a weight training routine that uses free weights. Also, I don't think that I've progressed a whole lot in terms of strength on the Cybex circuit.
During some Amazon searching, I came upon the book Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. It was well reviewed and sounded intriguing. I subsequently found it was also well received by a number of online commentators. I ordered it.
Having reviewed it a bit, I find it would most definitely be very different than what I am doing.
However, as I am getting older, I find myself somewhat intrigued with the notion of getting stronger. Exchanging boxes of Christmas items for boxes of books in the attic these past holidays might have been a key inspiration.
I am also getting somewhat bored with what I am doing, and also have wondered if I am making the best use of my time. Also, due to work and schedule considerations, I might prefer to begin exercising at home, so I would be purchasing what I need to follow any particular program.
Thank you for any comments or suggestions you have!