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Martian · 01-11-2010, 02:11 PM

Yeah, biggest concern with this is going to be burnout. Going zero to sixty will kick your ass, and it'll be hard to stick with it.

Cardio is something that you generally can do every day, so long as you listen to your body. If you're going to be going this frequently, doing something low impact is probably best. Use an elliptical today, and your joints will thank you tomorrow.

Strength training three days a week is also good, but make sure you give yourself time to rest, and again, listen to your body. Don't push it too hard. Torn ligaments are never a good time.

EDIT -- for three things.

One: Diet. You're going to be burning a huge amount of extra calories this way. You'll want to up your intake to compensate. Try to restrict saturated fats as much as possible -- stick to lean cuts of meat, or even substitute entirely once in a while. A dinner sized bean salad or quesadilla is packed with protein, fibre and polyunsaturates. It's good stuff, and tasty too.

Try to also make sure you stick as close as you can to the 40/30/30 rule. More of your energy should be coming from carbohydrates. Those in turn should be coming from fruits and vegetables. Sweets and soda should be avoided, as should fruit juice (particularly fruit 'drinks' or 'cocktails,' which are often loaded with sugar.)

Lots of water. You'll be sweating more, and hydration is going to be an issue. When I'm going hardcore on the fitness thing I nearly always have a glass of water next to me.

Two: Rest. Your body does most of it's recovering when you're sleeping, so getting enough sleep is essential. I know as well as anyone what it's like to get absorbed in something at night, and then next thing you know you're up until 3 am. Conversely, I find that I tend to be much more productive and motivated when I keep more regular hours and make sure that I get at least 8 hours a night.

Three: Overtraining. Jazz said it, I said it, and Baraka_Guru said it again. Now I'm saying it a fourth time, because it simply can't be stressed enough. Don't overdo it, or you'll do yourself more harm than good in the long run.

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Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Yeah, biggest concern with this is going to be burnout. Going zero to sixty will kick your ass, and it'll be hard to stick with it. Cardio is something that you generally can do every day, so long as you listen to your body. If you're going to be going this frequently, doing something low impact is probably best. Use an elliptical today, and your joints will thank you tomorrow. Strength training three days a week is also good, but make sure you give yourself time to rest, and again, listen to your body. Don't push it too hard. Torn ligaments are never a good time. EDIT -- for three things. One: Diet. You're going to be burning a huge amount of extra calories this way. You'll want to up your intake to compensate. Try to restrict saturated fats as much as possible -- stick to lean cuts of meat, or even substitute entirely once in a while. A dinner sized bean salad or quesadilla is packed with protein, fibre and polyunsaturates. It's good stuff, and tasty too. Try to also make sure you stick as close as you can to the 40/30/30 rule. More of your energy should be coming from carbohydrates. Those in turn should be coming from fruits and vegetables. Sweets and soda should be avoided, as should fruit juice (particularly fruit 'drinks' or 'cocktails,' which are often loaded with sugar.) Lots of water. You'll be sweating more, and hydration is going to be an issue. When I'm going hardcore on the fitness thing I nearly always have a glass of water next to me. Two: Rest. Your body does most of it's recovering when you're sleeping, so getting enough sleep is essential. I know as well as anyone what it's like to get absorbed in something at night, and then next thing you know you're up until 3 am. Conversely, I find that I tend to be much more productive and motivated when I keep more regular hours and make sure that I get at least 8 hours a night. Three: Overtraining. Jazz said it, I said it, and Baraka_Guru said it again. Now I'm saying it a fourth time, because it simply can't be stressed enough. Don't overdo it, or you'll do yourself more harm than good in the long run. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame Last edited by Martian; 01-11-2010 at 02:19 PM..