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Originally Posted by jbb
As a newbie to strength training, it's hard to know what goals are realistic, but here goes:
Goal 1: Do 10 consecutive chin-ups
Current level: 3 chin-ups
Goal 2: Do 30 push-ups with good form
Current level: 10 push-ups
Goal 3: Run a 10K in under 45 minutes (7:15 average pace)
Current level: 50-55 minutes
Goal 4: weight 145 lbs.
Current level: 155 lbs.
Goal 5: reduce waist size to 32"
Current level: 34"
Pretty lofty goals for me.
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Is there a way to edit posts here? I wanted to add how I plan to reach these goals.
Exercise:
I've always done a lot of aerobic endurance exercise, and I plan to continue that, but at a lesser level, and concentrating more on speed than on distance. I will run a couple of times a week, swim once or twice a week, and maybe bike once a week or so.
I will start the NROL workouts, beginning with Break-in, then probably go to Strength I, Fat Loss I, and Strength II. My overall strength and especially core strength are pretty weak, and I think these workouts will improve my posture and reduce my chronic back pain, and hopefully increase lean muscle mass and reduce fat. I plan to lift 2 or 3 times a week.
I became a new dad a year ago and my job schedule is pretty crazy, so it's hard to fit in workouts, but I am making it a priority.
Diet:
I want to lose fat, but I need to eat enough to repair my muscles after hard workouts. I will concentrate on clean eating, mostly eliminating sugar and processed foods, eating good proteins, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables.