GYM and Diet Advice for a Newbie (needed)

[KillerCharm]

I've been going to the gym for 3 times week almost 2 month now with no real intention other then familariazing myslef with some of the equipment and keeping generally fit.
Yesterday, I met up witha fireind of mine who is an experienced builder to get on a real routine. He want me to up to 5x a week. Focusing on a diffent part of the bopdy each day.

here are my stats: 5' 8'' 125Lbs, fast metabloism.

I generally eat healthy, Lots meats,nuts, veggies fruit.simple carbs.

I don't necessarily want to bulk up as much become more toned and firm.
What sorts of excerizes and foods can you reccomend, any advice would be appreciated.
I also do about 25 minutes of cardio a day.

 

[stronglifts]

I've been going to the gym for 3 times week almost 2 month now with no real intention other then familariazing myslef with some of the equipment and keeping generally fit.
Yesterday, I met up witha fireind of mine who is an experienced builder to get on a real routine. He want me to up to 5x a week. Focusing on a diffent part of the bopdy each day.

here are my stats: 5' 8'' 125Lbs, fast metabloism.

I generally eat healthy, Lots meats,nuts, veggies fruit.simple carbs.

I don't necessarily want to bulk up as much become more toned and firm.
What sorts of excerizes and foods can you reccomend, any advice would be appreciated.
I also do about 25 minutes of cardio a day.

Start with 3 times a week & concentrate on learning technique on the execises. No need to go 5times a week at your level.

Check this beginner strength training program

 

[blackbelt2k]

Start with 3 times a day & concentrate on learning technique on the execises. No need to go 5times a week at your level.

Check this beginner strength training program

Hey strong, I think u have a great beginner program there, and i know many of the members here use it. But I think you should add in time periods for newer people, and also incorpate triples and doubles. For instance, first 2-3 months, 5x5...then 1-2 months 5x3, then 1 month 5x2... then cycle again...what do you think?

 

[KillerCharm]

Start with 3 times a day & concentrate on learning technique on the execises. No need to go 5times a week at your level.

Check this beginner strength training program

waht exactly do you mean by 3 times a day?

 

[Apollo]

I'd strongly suggest looking at Starting Strength - Ripptoe's program.

I started about a month and a half ago with some baby weights and I'm close to doubling what I started with. The results are starting to show too. Plus I feel a lot better overall. Now, I just need to keep working out consistantly. I can't believe I waited till I was this old.

 

[Kerpal]

I think he meant to say 3x a week.

 

[stronglifts]

Hey strong, I think u have a great beginner program there, and i know many of the members here use it. But I think you should add in time periods for newer people, and also incorpate triples and doubles. For instance, first 2-3 months, 5x5...then 1-2 months 5x3, then 1 month 5x2... then cycle again...what do you think?

What I think:
-As long as the weight goes up: don't change anything.
-5x3 & 5x2 is less volume than 5x5 (15 & 10 reps vs 25 reps). Volume is what stresses your body. If you've been doing 5x5 squats 3 times a week for 3 months & next drop to 5x3, it will feel very very easy. Admitted, the weight will go up. But for the beginner who usually wishes muscle mass before strength, the 5-rep range is a better tool to get him what he want
-cycling makes the program to complicated

Feel free to give me more feedback, appreciated.

 

[stronglifts]

waht exactly do you mean by 3 times a day?

3 times a week, typo - fixed.