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BJones · 05-26-2008, 04:25 PM

I'm just starting the NROL program and have completed the first Workout A of the Break-in proram. I classed myself as a beginner and am trying to take it slow to avoid some of the injuries and other setbacks I've encountered over the years (and no serious workouts in the last three years). I'm 52 yrs old, 5' 11" and 200 lbs. I'm probably 37 lbs overweight (163 lbs was my weight back in triathalon/marathon days)...but it's probably worse when you consider body fat percentage.

Since NROL has been out a while, I thought I might find some advice here - I'd appreciate your comments, insights, and/or witty remarks.

1) I couldn't believe how wiped out I was from the first workout. Especially when I'd done every exercise at some previous time in my life and thought the workout looked easy. This compounded by the fact that I took it a little slower than I should as I experiemented with weights. I get the impression this (exhaustion) is a common phenomenom with all the workouts. Is it?

2) Any advice on avoiding lower back/hip pain? This has sidelined me in the past.

3) I am trying to rein in my tendencies to rush ahead (I'm already wondering if I could go ahead and workout 3 times a week instead of two as recommended for beginners). I'm not as sore as I thought I'd be yesterday after the workout.

4) Any general warnings or words of advice?

Thanks.

05-26-2008, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
BJones Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 My Profile	Break-in (Newbie Questions) I'm just starting the NROL program and have completed the first Workout A of the Break-in proram. I classed myself as a beginner and am trying to take it slow to avoid some of the injuries and other setbacks I've encountered over the years (and no serious workouts in the last three years). I'm 52 yrs old, 5' 11" and 200 lbs. I'm probably 37 lbs overweight (163 lbs was my weight back in triathalon/marathon days)...but it's probably worse when you consider body fat percentage. Since NROL has been out a while, I thought I might find some advice here - I'd appreciate your comments, insights, and/or witty remarks. 1) I couldn't believe how wiped out I was from the first workout. Especially when I'd done every exercise at some previous time in my life and thought the workout looked easy. This compounded by the fact that I took it a little slower than I should as I experiemented with weights. I get the impression this (exhaustion) is a common phenomenom with all the workouts. Is it? 2) Any advice on avoiding lower back/hip pain? This has sidelined me in the past. 3) I am trying to rein in my tendencies to rush ahead (I'm already wondering if I could go ahead and workout 3 times a week instead of two as recommended for beginners). I'm not as sore as I thought I'd be yesterday after the workout. 4) Any general warnings or words of advice? Thanks.