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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:44 am    Post subject: need some advice! Reply with quote

hello,

my name is david. i've just started jogging and have a few questions you might be able to help me with.

should i keep track of my jogging by time or distance?

i'm eating a lot of protein based foods to gain weight will jogging make me loose the muscle mass i'm trying to gain or will it just be the fat that i'll loose?

will jogging help me tone my stomach?

and finally.........

can you set up a programme for me based on this info >>>>>>>> although i've never been jogging/running before, i've always played football and kept fit. i can jog without stopping for 25 mins and keep up a conversation meaning i don't get out of too much out of breathe.

thankyou for any help!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:23 am    Post subject: Re: need some advice! Reply with quote

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should i keep track of my jogging by time or distance?

Unless you can come up with a reason why it matters, I would say it doesn't.

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i'm eating a lot of protein based foods to gain weight will jogging make me loose the muscle mass i'm trying to gain or will it just be the fat that i'll loose?

In general, running will simply trim you down. It doesn't know what to target... If you're doing aerobic work, the tendency will be to slim down muscle, but it can be countered by lifting heavier and keeping the running more on the anaerobic (high intensity) side.

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will jogging help me tone my stomach?

Yes, but not as well as a good diet will.

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can you set up a programme for me based on this info >>>>>>>> although i've never been jogging/running before, i've always played football and kept fit. i can jog without stopping for 25 mins and keep up a conversation meaning i don't get out of too much out of breathe.

I fail to see what the question or goal is... Confused

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

David, A lot of the answers to your questions will depend on what your goals are. Is it general fitness? Do you want to race? Are there specific fitness requirements you need to meet? Give us a little more info and we will be glad to help you with a program.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for your replies guys,

i'm not going to be in a race or don't have fitness requirements.

my goal would be to get my stomach more toned. not necesaserily a sixpack just flatter.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If your goals are simply appearance, then the type of training doesn't much matter, so long as you're active and eating well. On the other hand, if you're looking to hit certain performance levels, then a specific training plan can be very beneficial.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i eat protein based foods like eggs, tuna, beans, chicken, turkey, etc, etc. i don't eat any chocalate, crisps, etc, etc. if i continue running and continue my good eating will i tone my stomach, etc, etc?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in favor of balanced eating, so to be honest, I don't consider your diet to be "good eating."

But if you're already eliminated most of the unhealthy stuff from your diet, the key to toning down is steadily upping your level of exercise. Jogging will help with that as much as anything, but you'll get better results if you step the intensity up a few notches.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks that's a great help dan,

how long do yout think it will be before i start to notice my stomach getting flatter? is that a stupid question? lol
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Couldn't tell ya. Everyone's metabolism is different, as is there idea of effort level. I refrain from any such guess work if I can't see someone in person.

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