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Working out.......

I'm just sorry I didn't develop this drive early in life and i just hope i can reach my goals at my age (30) as if i was in my early twenties. At my worst I've been floating between 250 to 300 lbs and i'm only 5'10/11. So yea i looked like a butterball. Through the years I've slowly been gaining ground on having a body that i want and need..........not to mention the current stresses I have now.............I dipped down to (as of this morning) 214 lbs with my body tone coming in nicely cuz of the cardio/weight training and weight loss.

When my stimulus check came in from the government and i was taking a walk to clear my head i saw a sale banner from this dinky hood gym and took advantage of the deal hoping it wouldn't turn out like my last membership to the fancy N.Y.S.C. in Manhattan and going once a month for a few months then canceling the membership. It was the best investment i've put towards myself. It gets me out of the house so i don't have to choose between working out and sitting on the couch on the computer and watching TV, cuz no matter what shit you say the TV will always win out while you generate excuse after excuse to tell yourself you will work out tomorrow.

I'm amazed at how my body has responded quickly to the workout regimen I've made for myself and its helping me clear my head and make some positive mental space.

If you're going through some tough times, don't lash out at other, yourself or do something that is not in your character and will regret later.

Find your space and plan something out and work yourself out. I read a few things where working out helps with the body chemistry and you feel less stressed. What can be negative about helping your body get stronger and mind relaxed? You will be too tired to deal with the bullshit going on and know that its not worth letting the stress destroy your body.

This is by no means is a bible to a good workout; it is only a template that i hope you can use and switch up to your preferences with what is available in your area. You can even plan a good workout without having a memebership to a gym and use the world as your gym.

Since i have a mix of moderate body fat, but still have a decent muscle structure I am able to start my work out like this:

Please have the proper clothes and workout sneakers; like i said i joined a hood gym and people are working out correctly, but you do have the people who work out with jewlery, shit i've seen dude work out with jeans!! So do yourself a favor and get proper gear before you work out. Focus especially on sneakers cuz you can really hurt your feet if you dont have proper footwear.

Start
1. Stretch - Most important, never start a workout without this.

2. 5 to 15 minutes cardio (or more*) - I prefer the stair master, but find your zone with whatever equipment.

3. Stretch again - always helpful if muscles tightened up slightly.

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*Stop here if you are really over weight you should really focus on a ton of cardio mixed with different cardio machines and your diet before you add weight training to your regimen.
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Work with a trainer or do your research on how to approach weight training and tone/ strengthening your muscle structure. Develop a nice set/rep (i do 3 sets of 10 repetitions) situation for the weights and equipment you use. You want to gradually grow your body to something wonderful, it will not happen quickly.
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4. I split my visits with upper and lower body workouts. Alternating working your structure from waist down and waist up helps so that if one part of you is sore from yesterdays workout you can work the other half instead of insanely working out your whole body and having to take a long rest away from the gym because your whole body is too sore or wrecked to visit.

5. Stretch again and take a 5 minute breather and always have plenty of water with you. Take a quick walk to keep your body warmed up if they have an big enough area that is not in use.

6. 3 to 5 minutes cardio.

7. Cool down & stretch again.

Break that laziness barrier and do something positive for yourself and you will see that it will be positive for the people around you and affect them as well. Lead by example.