Which Exercise routine?

[siby]

Dear All,

I have a dilemma and would like to follow one of three routines below only. I am 35 and overweight (not obese) male and principle reason is to get toned and reduce my lower back pains in a few months and most importantly benefit me in 10 to 20 years time also:

1. Weight training + fast walking -Will this benefit or hurt me and my joints in the long run, as the sacrifice is a touch of agility and cardio. Though in the past it has helped my lower back.

2. Rebounding(mini-trampolining) + light weights -Google is full of re-cycled NASA (which was done on full trampolines) material by certain partial companies stating it's benefits, though I enjoy it, I'm not sure whether it will tone give me some muscle, and it hasn't helped my lower back in the past.

3. Punchbag 1 day/rebounding next/ Full weight training next/ and back to punchbag again etc etc -Enjoy the punchbag much but worried about my joints in my hands in 10 years time and also seems a bit a of everything with a possible result of minimal of everything ....if that makes sense.

Opinions please...and sincere thanks in advance

Rgds
Suki

[VacMan]

siby,

It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but this is a pretty good documentary of someone who is trying to trim down at the moment and is doing so by cardio/weights/nutrition.

Lots of good info to learn by real life example:

Toned and Trim - The Community for Excellence Forum

[C0282736]

I wouldn't do any of those excercises if you're experiencing lower back pain. I would suggest visiting a physiotherapist. There are lots of excercises that can be done to help correct that. Once you have a good base then I would move on to some weight training followed by cardio. The best time to burn fat is in the morning before eating or after a weight training session. some cardio for 25-35 minutes would be sufficient. But seriously, head to a physiotherapist first. You could very easily compound the problems if you move on to big motions and heavy weights first.

[VacMan]

C0282736,

Thanks for the catch my friend!

I think I was spacing out a bit when I read siby's post, and I didn't notice there was back pain involved.

siby,

My apologies, yea, heavy compound lifts probably are not the best idea at the moment, but looking on the bright side, once you feel better you can work up to do workouts like that. And if done correctly they can strengthen your core and actually prevent back injury in the future.

Obviously with anything, you must use your own common sense and judgment.

But man... that girl is strong huh?

[jdub]

siby, if I were you I would stay away from high impact exercise such as running and punch bag, because they are bad on your joints. swimming is a great exercise, its highly recommended by doctors/therapists/trainers. before getting into any lifting, you should talk to a trainer. If you have back problems, there are specific exercises that you shouldn't do, and some that would be better.

[siby]

Sincere thanks Guys....more opinions the better.

I recognize my back needs a check up, though the reason I included weight training was due to exercising my lower back in the past via extensions and deadlifts etc, which I found very helpful in strengthening my lower back.

Anyway, that lady certainly lifts quite a load, though I lost focus on her excellent thread, since I prefer my women all feminine and less Arnie orientated!

[AdamKayce]

Definitely get your back checked out... a Chek practitioner would be a good call. (Paul Chek's work... just Google his name, and his site will come up)

Then, once you're back up and running - CrossFit. The best of the best. (I looked for a long time...) Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness (Work/Family Safe)

[eblight]

I have just been introduced to the Pace Fitness programme by a friend who is having great results with this type of workout. The emphasis of this type of exercise programme is to build lean muscle tissue and reduce fat.
It is the research of a medical doctor, Dr Sears. You'll find all the necessary info if you search on Google.
Go well.