Max Knight
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Read the book "Beyond Brawn" and the associated exercise form book by Stuart McRobert. Everything you need to know is in there.
Ok to do them every off day, or just twice a week?I only lift twice a week & only 1 day for each muscle group (1 day lower body, 1 day upper). I have a 3rd day of circuit training which is more cardio oriented (vs. maxing out on weight). If you use proper form and train to failure then this is enough (cardio 4 times a week). Do NOT lift every day... this is overtraining and will cause either injury or slower results. You will want to slowly work into a routine over 4-6 weeks (i.e. start maxing out at the end of that time). This will allow your joints to build up and take the strain (plus it allows you to practice proper form).
Good luck!
Just remember those guys in the commercials for things like Bow Flex work out with free weights, then get the job to 'pose' for bowflex.they're mostly just fluffed muscles from steriods, not real power giving muscles anyway
"bowflex" style commericals.
basically just guys with very low body fat"just". This from a resident of a country whose obesity rate is being labelled a national crisis.
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What sort of diet is most recommended while doing this sort of workout? Not building huge mass, just toned/cut. Is it a low-carb protein diet, or the standard low-fat?A high-protein, low carb, and low fat diet would work to get you on your way. 40%P/40%C/20%F.