Hey there, this is my first post here, I'm compleatly new to fitness and all that goes with it, if any of you pros could show me the ropes a little bit I would be really grateful!
I finally decided to get into a better shape and start training. I am 17 yo, 177cm, 61Kg (not sure where that puts me on the BMI scale). The reason why I would like to join the Army in a year/year and a half or so.
I wouldn't describe myself as "fit", infact I'm ashamed to say that I don't do ANY exercise.
However It's a new year and I would like to change all that. I went to my local gym today to get a membership form. Anyhow, I won't bore you with useless details...
I would like to improve my running stamina - I have never been good at running. How long should I stay on the treadmill for? What speed should I start off with?
Secondly I would like to work on chin-ups, I do not yet have a chin-up bar, planning to buy one in a near future. What's the best way to train these muscles? Would it be done on the (here comes a very unproffesional name) "pulldown machine" (incase you can't figure out what the heck am I on about it's this:
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/p...ne_seated_row.jpg).How many reps should I do and what weight should I use?
Thirdly, I would like to be able to do more consequtive sit ups. Right now I can do about 35-40, by then I'm compleatly knackered. How many situps should I start doing a day?
Lastly, I was looking for a way to strengthen my arm muscles. More precisely the ones responsible for the press or push up motion. Are there any weight-lifting exercises that will help me to accomplish that or do I just have to keep trying push/press ups?
Thanks very much for reading this, from looking at my schedule I would be able to attend the gym on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for atleast 2 hours or so.
If anyone couple help me with those areas I would be incredibly greatful.I do understand that I am a considerable distance from being a respectable shape, however this is something I am really determined to achieve my goal.
Once again, thanks very much for reading my long post.