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Vampyr · 07-26-2008, 05:58 PM

Do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

Run/Bike/(use a cardio machine) for a minute, as hard as you can, then either go slowly or rest for 30 seconds. Repeat over and over for as long as you can. It will kick your butt, but it's extremely effective. Much more so than just jogging or running for an hour.

Not eating late is sort of a myth. The reason that works so well is because you're eating less overall. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I'm just saying that the time of day doesn't have as much to do with it as people think.

Perfect Stu · 07-26-2008, 06:05 PM

I'm a big fan of interval training...I'll hop on the stationary bike and do 1 minute of 100+ RPM on fairly high resistance, then cool down for 1 minute. I'll do that for 20-25 minutes or so. Also, I'll go walking/sprinting. Walk for a minute, sprint for 10 seconds. For all you athletes out there, it gives you a good burst along with improved stamina.

My biggest advice would be to mix up your exercises. Your body doesn't respond well to the same old routine. Play basketball a couple times a week, run a couple times a week, do weight training a couple times a week. Whatever works for you. Sports has always been key for me because it's not only fun and competitive, but the right ones really do work out your entire body.

Having said that, I need to exercise more and tone down on my beer consumption. 6'3" 260 pounds here. My goal is 230. I'm naturally a big guy (I can outrun a couple of my 160 pound friends), so I'd be looking and feeling mighty fine at that weight.

Vampyr · 07-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Does anyone know of a good, healthy dietary supplement to take? I don't want a miracle weight loss pill or anything, just something to slightly boost the metabolism, and contain some good antioxidants.

I've recently started drinking chocolate soy milk after my workouts, and I think I'm going to pick up some chocolate whey powder to add to it for a protein boost. I'm also considering creatine, to help catalyze the muscle building process. I already take a daily men's multivitamin.