kihon_gent Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry for the uninspirational title, but bodybuilding's about changing your body so I guess it applies... Also not sure if this is the right section to post this topic, but here goes. For several reasons (not immediately relevant in this particular topic) I've been struggling with my weight and fitness-level for years now. It's gotten to the point where for the last few years I weigh a bit above 100 kg. My "normal" weight (late teens and early + mid twenties) has always been around 72 kg. I'm 36 now, and to get back to that I'd have to lose about 30 kg. And no, the gained weight has nothing to do with muscles - most of it is FAT. I've always been attracted to bodybuilding, but lately I've more & more come to fully realize that that's not what I want. Yes I want to be muscular. Yes I want a six-pack, and muscles and veins showing. But no I don't want to bulk up at all - I'd love to get back to my skinny self. I love weights, but don't have to look like Arnold (just to name one monument). Wat I'm interested in is to get back to a healthier life-style, lose all the excess weight, and have the body of a: gymnast-yogi-dancer-martial artist-contortionist-circus acrobat-and so on... And not instead of but next to lifting weight: how to use my own body to work out, stay lean and muscular, and of course be as flexible as possible. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Books, dvd's, sites, persons, training routines, bodyweight-exercises,... All help's welcome! You can even post some inspirational pics of people who possess these qualities (can't find any right now, just writing this down in one go before I'm (sadly) off to the couch)... THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kihon_gent Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 You can even post some inspirational pics of people who possess these qualities (can't find any right now) The last words aren't entirely true, I was very impressed by brahmanya devi ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Google "bodyweight workout" and you'll probably find some stuff. That's the best I got, I'm sure someone else has more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I was doing these workouts fairly often this spring. They may be a bit advanced though. The idea though is to build functional stength, endurance, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kihon_gent Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'll be shaping up (yet again, lol) starting tomorrow morning! Now let's hope the gym will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Don't let anything stop you. If this is that important to you its the only way you'll get what you want. If the gym is closed do what you need to to get a workout in. You've gotta make exercise a routine to the point that you feel your really missing something if you don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Veganpotter has said it very well, don't let anything stop you. I missed several workouts last week due to the holiday, and I was so miserable! Fitness is the most important thing in my life, I consider being a vegan part of that, and it is the most important thing too, besides my family of course. But they get very annoying, and my workouts don't lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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