Is it me - How do you begin?

[aphexish**]

I have read a TON of shit from both the S&P forum, and Conditioning forum, to help me develop a beginners workout routine, that involved getting stronger (maximal strength), losing some fat, and getting decent cardio (basic conditioning).

I figured that the 3 day a week strength training program was the best, and a HIIT program for cadio would be the best bet. I can't seem to find ANY information on total system like this, OR any total system for that matter.

Anybody have a decent beginner's guide or something to a conditioning and s&p program that I could use. Or point me in the right direction.

I definitely don't want to over train.

 

[Jubacat]

Have you checked out ross's site? Look at his books.

http://www.rosstraining.com/

 

[Dan's Knuckles]

I wouldn't start out with HIIT for cardio. I would build to 30 minutes continuous running first before you start with HIIT, then I would work HIIT into your cardio training.
If you're 3 day a week resistance program is one day of exericising every body part three times per week with at least one day in between then I'd say you've got a good starting program. After a period of time when you have a decent base level of strength and fitness is when you should find a good split program over in S&P. Cardio on the other hand, you don't need much more than burpees, LSD and HIIT, but that's just my oppinion.
A lot of people worry about over training, but just listen to your body, if it tells you it needs rest, then give it rest. Expect DOMs though, since it sounds like you're just starting out.

 

[zfolwick]

step 1) do some workout you know will help you.

step 2) make it a habit.

step 3) then you can worry about tweaking it.

I hate people (especially girls) who are like "I don't wanna work out hard/lift heavy/diet because I don't wanna get huge. Like you're SUDDENLY going to get an olympian bodybuilder's body???????

Shit. just get off the couch. After that, then you can do special stuff.

 

[aphexish**]

I wouldn't start out with HIIT for cardio. I would build to 30 minutes continuous running first before you start with HIIT, then I would work HIIT into your cardio training.
If you're 3 day a week resistance program is one day of exericising every body part three times per week with at least one day in between then I'd say you've got a good starting program. After a period of time when you have a decent base level of strength and fitness is when you should find a good split program over in S&P. Cardio on the other hand, you don't need much more than burpees, LSD and HIIT, but that's just my oppinion.
A lot of people worry about over training, but just listen to your body, if it tells you it needs rest, then give it rest. Expect DOMs though, since it sounds like you're just starting out.

lol, i was actually thinking about the Bill Starr 5x5, Rippetoe, or Westside Skinny Bastard program as the 3 day strength.

 

[m5killa]

Start out with 3x a week full body work outs with no more than 2-3 exercises for each body part.
A rest day in between those 3 days.

Monday = Day1
rest
Wednesday = Day 2
rest
Friday = Day 3
rest
rest

Gradually build up your cardio by implementing 30 minutes continuous running every day. (rest days). Just make sure to get one full day off of everything. If your body says it can't handle the load, reduce it. Listen to your body.

 

[bfdtuck]

step 1) do some workout you know will help you.

step 2) make it a habit.

step 3) then you can worry about tweaking it.

I hate people (especially girls) who are like "I don't wanna work out hard/lift heavy/diet because I don't wanna get huge. Like you're SUDDENLY going to get an olympian bodybuilder's body???????

Shit. just get off the couch. After that, then you can do special stuff.

its a little crude but true, bust your ass for 30 minutes a day with pushups, burpees, sprints, couple of days run for an hour. when all that is easy then add things