Haaaaaaave You Met Ted?

[Ted Mosby]

First questions: Do I have to wait for the next 6 week challenge to start in order to participate? Which class/challenges would best suit my goals as stated below?

 

So I just found this site while I am starting to get myself back into shape. I used to go to the gym 5-6 days per week and play hockey 2 times per week, then school/work/girlfriend got in the way. So about a week ago, I dropped one of those things after two years and am regaining focus on some of the activities that make me happy - going to the gym and striving to become a physical specimen(haha) included. I think this site is pretty interesting, and the idea of having a 'persona' with challenges and benchmarks to chase sounds fresh and motivating.

 

Just curious if anyone has advice. I have some goals in mind, and think the Ranger class might be best suited for me at this point. I'm 6'0" and used to weigh 175 with really good muscle tone. Now I'm at 194(!!!) and out of shape. My first goals are as follows:

 

Lose 14 lbs

Gain back muscle mass

 

Run 2 miles in 14 minutes

Bench 160 lbs

Squat 200 lbs

 

I honestly have no idea how long these goals will take. I just started going back to the gym last week and will hopefully pick hockey back up in a month when I have some more stamina/endurance.

 

So thanks for any future responses!

[Rinn]

Hey there,

 

The challenge ends in 4 days so at this point would probably be a good idea to prep for the next one.

That's what I'm doing anyway. I'm new here too and waiting for the next one to start but I have been trying out the Beginner Bodyweight Workout in the meantime.

Nice to meet you and welcome!

[Ted Mosby]

Oh, 4 days. Cool to know! Where do you find the beginner workout?

[Rinn]

It's on this page:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/resources/#resources-free

 

Lots of goodies there!

[INSAIYAN]

Hi Ted.

 

You start your first challenge classless and choose a class from your second challenge forward. With both running and strength related goals, you sound a good candidate for the rangers.

 

I'd recommend checking out a beginning barbell weight training program like StrongLifts 5x5 or Starting Strength to meet your bench and squat goals.

[Ted Mosby]

It's on this page:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/resources/#resources-free

 

Lots of goodies there!

Definitely a great link for more than exercise routines. Thanks!

[Ted Mosby]

Hi Ted.

 

You start your first challenge classless and choose a class from your second challenge forward. With both running and strength related goals, you sound a good candidate for the rangers.

 

I'd recommend checking out a beginning barbell weight training program like StrongLifts 5x5 or Starting Strength to meet your bench and squat goals.

Thanks for the advice. I'll read into Stronglifts 5x5 and Starting Strength.

I also read your challenge thread in your signature and really like the goals and format that you have posted there. They are short and to the point and define clear goals, which in think is so important when trying to motivate yourself over the long term. I might steal some of the format if you don't mind!

[Ted Mosby]

Double post

[INSAIYAN]

Thanks for the advice. I'll read into Stronglifts 5x5 and Starting Strength.

I also read your challenge thread in your signature and really like the goals and format that you have posted there. They are short and to the point and define clear goals, which in think is so important when trying to motivate yourself over the long term. I might steal some of the format if you don't mind!

 

Thanks! I like to keep things organized and working as a technical writer has taught me to be succinct. By all means borrow my format.