Need new workout program

[C.Edwards]

Hey guys. I need a new at home workout program. I stepped on the scale and I'm up to 206 should be around 180 and my pants keep shrinking

I did p90x about a year ago and had great results, but I lost my motivation and let my self go back. Right now I'm only running about a mile 3 times a week with my daughter to help her get ready for a fun run this fall and I will ocassonally do a p90x workout here and there but i'm bored with it.

I want something for functional strength and fitness. I've done the heavy lifting mass building thing in the past, but do not have the desire for it now.

What should I look into?

[5cary]

Are there any activities you are currently engaged in that you can use as motivation for a workout? If motivation for "vanilla" workouts is a problem, then targeting fitness for a specific activity can help.

You can mix things up with some great workouts with sandbags, slosh bars, kettlebells and all kinds of homemade stuff for functional fitness. Throw in a TRX and you have 3 or 4 days a week of varied core and functional strength training right there. No running shoes required.

[WillBrink]

Hey guys. I need a new at home workout program. I stepped on the scale and I'm up to 206 should be around 180 and my pants keep shrinking

I did p90x about a year ago and had great results, but I lost my motivation and let my self go back. Right now I'm only running about a mile 3 times a week with my daughter to help her get ready for a fun run this fall and I will ocassonally do a p90x workout here and there but i'm bored with it.

I want something for functional strength and fitness. I've done the heavy lifting mass building thing in the past, but do not have the desire for it now.

What should I look into?

See:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=28226

[C.Edwards]

Not really any thing I actually "need" fitness for since all the shooting I do is fat guy friendly as they call it. I will look into getting some sandbags and maybe a big A$$ tire and some other gear.

Thanks for the link that was a really good post. I doubt I will get into another 6 day a week program, but who knows. It gave me some good ideas anyway. I like that you have everything covered including the HIT. PLYO used to kill me, but it helped me make quick progress in my cardio ( I smoked for 15 years ) and quit last year.

[bwhamilton]

+1 for HIIT, sandbags, and plyo.

If you really wanna get in shape (and get something out of it) - find a local gym that teaches legit muay thai. Best workout on the planet - and its always fun to hit things.

[C.Edwards]

Will - Nice blog you have!

Martial arts is definetly a good work-out. I actually have a business selling martial art gear. Not personally active any more but have been a student in Kyokushin. Amazing how wiped out you can get after a few 2 min. rounds.

[Altoids]

I've been having great results with the Wendler cycle. It seems too easy but it works and helps me stay motivated.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_..._pure_strength

[WillBrink]

Will - Nice blog you have!

Thanx

Martial arts is definetly a good work-out. I actually have a business selling martial art gear. Not personally active any more but have been a student in Kyokushin. Amazing how wiped out you can get after a few 2 min. rounds.

Quality over quantity every time.

[WillBrink]

+1 for HIIT, sandbags, and plyo.

If you really wanna get in shape (and get something out of it) - find a local gym that teaches legit muay thai. Best workout on the planet - and its always fun to hit things.

True, but not so much fun when you get hit! "Oh sh%& that hurts!"

Just sayin'

[WillBrink]

Not really any thing I actually "need" fitness for since all the shooting I do is fat guy friendly as they call it. I will look into getting some sandbags and maybe a big A$$ tire and some other gear.

Thanks for the link that was a really good post. I doubt I will get into another 6 day a week program, but who knows. It gave me some good ideas anyway. I like that you have everything covered including the HIT. PLYO used to kill me, but it helped me make quick progress in my cardio ( I smoked for 15 years ) and quit last year.

Brother, everyone needs fitness. Everyone.