brand new to "working out"

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I heard walking and running are for cardio health but losing fat is done by weight lifting and "working out". I have an Weider 2100 down in my basement collecting dust in the corner. It was given to us by a co-worker that was moving and has never been used by us. Maybe I should get it out and dust it off and see what I can do with it? I really don't even know where to begin with it. I know when I used to work out strenuously(when I was in high school) I would get severe low blood sugar. What do I eat and when do I eat before a work out to keep my blood sugar from plummeting?
I really don't even know where to begin with this equipment. Any advise would be welcome.
Deb

horndave

Deb,
Losing lbs is 80% to 90% nutrition and 10 % working out and all of that is 100% mental. "working out" is not just weight lifting per se. Good exercise regimens include both strength training and cardio, with recommended cardio every other day 4 times a week and strenght training 2 x a week.

I notice when I eat 5-6 times day and workout my blood sugar does not plummet. However, an apple and some peanut butter or a glass of chocolate milk after an workout does wonders.

Have you googled "weider 2100" excercise routines?

ahamm002

Theoretically losing weight is a simple mathematical formula (calories burned - calories eaten). But, in reality it can be a little more complex. Initially, you'll probably lose some weight no matter what type of exercise you do as long as it's good exercise and you don't eat back all the calories. But if you don't also eat healthy, then your weight will reach a new equilibrium point pretty quickly (i.e., you'll platuea fast). So make sure to keep a food journal and log what you eat on here, it'll help a lot.

The best type of workout is the type that you'll do. Exercise that can be done outside tends to be a lot more fun than indoor IMHO, So if I were you, I'd start with walking, then do some walking jogging intervals, then jogging, then jogging/running intervals. Make sure to keep pushing yourself to go faster or longer, never let yourself do the exact same intensity exercise every time. Or maybe you'd prefer spinning or aerobics classes. Really, to each their own. It's whatever you find yourself enjoying, or if you have friends exercising, go with them. Just remember that at first any type of exercise sort of sucks if you're out of shape. Once you get into better shape you'll find yourself liking it more and more.

In general, resistance training and interval training (like running/jogging intervals) will burn fat more effectively than long endurance cardio. But really, it's most important to find the type of exercise that you like. You can lose plenty of weight with any type of exercise provided you eat fewer calories than you burn.

In regard to the home gym, it wouldn' t hurt using it. But after you've used it for a couple months, I'd recomend then joining a gym. You'll get better exercise that way due to using better equipment. Also, you can do a lot with body-weight. Look up body weight squats, lunges, bulgarin split squats for your legs. Then push ups, pull ups, planks, etc for your upper body.

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Deb,
Losing lbs is 80% to 90% nutrition and 10 % working out and all of that is 100% mental. "working out" is not just weight lifting per se. Good exercise regimens include both strength training and cardio, with recommended cardio every other day 4 times a week and strenght training 2 x a week.

I notice when I eat 5-6 times day and workout my blood sugar does not plummet. However, an apple and some peanut butter or a glass of chocolate milk after an workout does wonders.

Have you googled "weider 2100" excercise routines?

I did just now and printed off a list of exercises it will do. But I need to set them in place for me. That I know nothing about either. I'll put the word "routine" in and see what it says.
Thanks for relpying. I'm so excited to get started. Any advise is welcome.

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Thanks ahamm,
I can't run, I have two knees with complete ACL tears. That is why I thought the weight equipment would add a new level to walking. What ever I do it must be stable on my very unstable knees.
Thanks for the advise and I welcome any other ideas you might have for me in the way of starting this process.
Books, videos and such will help me I suppose.

You guys are a great resource.
Thanks
Deb