Originally Posted by MightyMacbeth

hmmm I see..
Ok, so what should i eat then?
And oh, now I try doing 25 push ups at the evening, and then after a few hours 20 push ups before I sleep. And I was wondering, is this good? ok? should I keep going like this?

thanx

Try to do two sets of 25. So for example, so 25 pushups, then go do some situps, come back and do 25 more pushups (or until muscle failure), then your last set of situps. You'll increase the amount pushups/situps you can do much faster.

You need to eat a lot of protein if you're trying to up your strength. Carbs too, but don't take in too many after 2pm. Meats, eggs, fish. Eat some vegetables, they're good for you. You'll also want to take in some potassium, it helps with muscle growth, so get yourself some bananas.

Biggest thing is just eat right. Don't go for the overly fatty foods. Eat a good breakfast, lunch, dinner. Intead of that McMuffin, have some cereal or some breakfast bars. Instead of that hamburger at lunch, make a cold cut sandwich or a peanut butter sandwich. For dinner, have some chicken, vegetables, bread. Make your snacks healthy or at least productive as well. Beef jerky, yogurt, pudding, cheese, nuts, protein bars, etc.

If you're really trying to build up muscle, look into getting some whey protein shakes. If you have GNC, they have a good store brand that isn't too expensive. Comes in a big container, get the flavor you want and I usually mix it with milk.

thats some good info there thanks for that

I will do my best.

But for the situps, how much exactly?

Originally Posted by MightyMacbeth

But for the situps, how much exactly?

How many can ya do? Start with as many as you can do +1. As somebody else mentioned, always try to squeeze that extra one out, that's how you increase your numbers. So ya do 40 situps and push out that 41. Then suddenly 41 isn't so hard. Then you're doing 41 +1, now you're at 42 and that's rough, but like before, eventually 42 is easy. And on and on.

I see..

okays. Anyway, how many days should I be doing 2 sets of 25 push ups? I have just begun, probably 3 to 4 days, and I will start my 2 sets of 25 today, but till when? thanx

Originally Posted by MightyMacbeth

I see..

okays. Anyway, how many days should I be doing 2 sets of 25 push ups? I have just begun, probably 3 to 4 days, and I will start my 2 sets of 25 today, but till when? thanx

If your body isn't in that bad of shape, I'd say do them every day. When you get up, and before bed, and any free time you have during the day.

The thing about fitness is you don't stop. You always continue your regimen. If you stop then in time, you'll become weak again. So if you want to be in shape plan on exercising forever.

The stronger and more fit you get, the more you can change your routine but for now your focus is on gaining and you'll have to work a little harder than if you were just maintaining.

Originally Posted by PJ24

If your body isn't in that bad of shape, I'd say do them every day. When you get up, and before bed, and any free time you have during the day.

The thing about fitness is you don't stop. You always continue your regimen. If you stop then in time, you'll become weak again. So if you want to be in shape plan on exercising forever.

The stronger and more fit you get, the more you can change your routine but for now your focus is on gaining and you'll have to work a little harder than if you were just maintaining.

If you do it this way, do it at least 2hrs before you go to sleep. Other wise your brain might be too stimulated to let you sleep, in effect you could get sleep deprivation which wouldn't help you at all. This is just what i was told by a Nurse.

interesting..

I actually do the second set before sleeping heh..

I might be asking quite alot huh?
anyways, my concern is, when do I increase the number? I mean I think my limit is 25, because I already shake..

Originally Posted by MightyMacbeth

interesting..

I actually do the second set before sleeping heh..

I might be asking quite alot huh?
anyways, my concern is, when do I increase the number? I mean I think my limit is 25, because I already shake..

Personally, i try to go until i literally can't get back up. That way you know you gave it your all. My routine leading up to enlistment is one day i will do 20 sit-ups, 10 push-ups, rest a minute then do it again, i do that 4 times through. I remember when i started i couldn't do more then 2 push-ups so i can say that if you keep up with it, it does work. Also i only do this every second day, the other day i run for 30 minutes. also throw in one or two rest days a week to give your body time to rest. Like everyone has been saying diet is important, but so is sleep. Making sure you get enough sleep is important because it ensures your body has time to rest and heal. Good luck

hey thanx, and i shall keep you all updated as to what I am doing and get advises from you