2ndaccord

2 days a week strength training should be fine. I would do either 2 full body training a week. Squats, Lunges, Deadlifts, Presses, Rows, Planks, and Stepups should consist of the majority of the exercises using free weights as much as possible. No more than an hour per workout and start light but try to lift a little…

You should be eating to replenish and refuel after each workout. I typically and snack before and immediately after all my workouts. It will usually be close to what I burned but sometimes less. It is just a good way to make sure each workout is as beneficial as possible.

Definitely eating. I exercise 4 to 5 times a week for about an hour or longer but eating still gets me. It's just so easy to slip up and overeat. Even with healthy food.

You don't need to worry about VO2 max. Your VO2 max helps determine what heart rate zone you can safely train at. Just take it easy for the first couple of weeks and you should be fine. Your heart rate is all that you really need to monitor. Your VO2 max doesn't determine your calorie burn so you should be fine without it.…