im a bit confused

[VinceVTS]

right then, im basicly starting to try and get fit and bulk up, i have a multi gym at home, a bench press, and a cross trainer, atm im normally doing 20mins on the cross trainer and then weights, but dont know whether i should have a proper schedule for this or not.

I have tried to have a look on the internet but everytime i get to somewhere that looks like its gonna offer good information, at the bottom of the page it then states a fucking price to pay for this info, fuck that lol

So what should i be doing, cardio one day then weights the next. plus what should i be eaiting if i want to get bigger with much more defined muscles such as chest, abs, back, and arms. i dont mind putting in the work and have been for the past 2-3 weeks, and its going allright i guess cus some of my favourite chavy polo shirts for going out in are allmost unwearable lol. but im wondering if i could build my self up better.

any help lads??

cheers vince

[carl]

it would be helpful if you post your height/weight and how much you averagely eat a day

[devilsadvocate]

I used this website for help when I started:

http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/

There is a home workout section, starting with beginner and loads of video tutorials as well as diet tips etc

[bcfc2]

To bulk up you dont want to be doing much cardio tbh, just lift heavy and eat heavy

[devilsadvocate]

Originally Posted by bcfc2

To bulk up you dont want to be doing much cardio tbh, just lift heavy and eat heavy

Surely that depends on how much body fat they have?

Eating loads and lifting loads is not going to make much difference if you are a fatty.

[VinceVTS]

im 6ft tall weight about 13 stone and eat normally a big dinner and an average lunch and miss breakfeast. thanks for you replies cus i am starting to get pissed off now due to the fact that i just dont really know where to start, the end result i want it to be well built alot stronger and good muscle definiton all round. im strating to think that atm i need to get rid of the fat i have on my belly and sides. its only a very little amount but its ddoing my head in and i have herd alot of people say that you wont develip muscle on top of fat.

So i think the best direction for me is to diet and do just cardio everyday with situps, crunch's and high repps low weight. the only thing is im not sure what to cut put in food, do i do a high protein low carb diet, or just eat low fat/calorie content food, ive also got some protein meal replacements that i could have for breakfeast and lunch to loose weight and then have a decent sized dinner.
i dont mind doing the work, working out doesnt bother me, ive just been in the gym for about an hour an a half and did 10 mins on the cross trainer and to warm me up and then tried working on my chest and tri's but only my tri's fell like they have been slightly worked and this annoys me cus when im using the bench press and doing lets say 4 sets of 7-8 reps, its hard around the 7-8 mark and after about 2 sets i struggle but even after im done i dont feel like my chest has been worked if you know what i mean. also at the same time i am using the multgym using the part where you bring your arms in from the sides to meet at the center of your chest (cant remember the name) but again it just feels shit lol

this is why i am gonna start with the "cut" phase i think its reffered as. does anyone have any advice on how to do this???

many thanks

Vince

[wheatley]

your not going to feel it doing one exersize on your chest =O

[carl]

Originally Posted by VinceVTS

im 6ft tall weight about 13 stone and eat normally a big dinner and an average lunch and miss breakfeast. thanks for you replies cus i am starting to get pissed off now due to the fact that i just dont really know where to start, the end result i want it to be well built alot stronger and good muscle definiton all round. im strating to think that atm i need to get rid of the fat i have on my belly and sides. its only a very little amount but its ddoing my head in and i have herd alot of people say that you wont develip muscle on top of fat.

So i think the best direction for me is to diet and do just cardio everyday with situps, crunch's and high repps low weight. the only thing is im not sure what to cut put in food, do i do a high protein low carb diet, or just eat low fat/calorie content food, ive also got some protein meal replacements that i could have for breakfeast and lunch to loose weight and then have a decent sized dinner.
i dont mind doing the work, working out doesnt bother me, ive just been in the gym for about an hour an a half and did 10 mins on the cross trainer and to warm me up and then tried working on my chest and tri's but only my tri's fell like they have been slightly worked and this annoys me cus when im using the bench press and doing lets say 4 sets of 7-8 reps, its hard around the 7-8 mark and after about 2 sets i struggle but even after im done i dont feel like my chest has been worked if you know what i mean. also at the same time i am using the multgym using the part where you bring your arms in from the sides to meet at the center of your chest (cant remember the name) but again it just feels shit lol

this is why i am gonna start with the "cut" phase i think its reffered as. does anyone have any advice on how to do this???

many thanks

Vince

I could write pages of advice but from what you've written i'd advise;

Never skip breakfast - this will fuel your day and after the nights sleep your body will be craving protein/carb's.

Forget all them meal replacements and such, just buy a basic whey protein as them meal replacements are just sugars and chemicals acting as carbohydrates they really don't do much good!

Eat 4 decent meals a day - snack or take a protein shake after the gym or cardio. You want to be eating 2/3 carbohydrates 1/3 protein as a basic foundation. Eat as much as you like but keep it as clean as you can! Tuna, chicken, peanuts, rice, pasta, potatoes etc.

Don't over do the cardio, your not obese so ease your body into fat burning slowly and it'll be able to grow and maintain muscle at the same time. I'd say run only 2-3 times a week and lift weights 3 days a week (day on day off working different muscle groups each day) I find people lose more fat weight lifting than cardio if their just looking to lose a few percentage of bodyfat.

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/ you should try a 3 day lifting routine from this website, they are pretty good and if you keep a good form you'll see gains!

Good luck. If you've got any more questions feel free to ask