Feb 09, 2009 10:59 AM GMT
Okay I wasnt sure where this went, either "Body Building" or "Cardio" or whatnot so I put it under General.
I am new to seriously working out, and I have been running, biking and swimming, but I was some advice from people who know their workouts.
I'm a small framed guy who has a lot of potential for growth in the strength area. But I want to achieve a toned muscle phisique with lean definition, without a whole lot of actual "Muscle Building" I know muscle building is unavoidable to an extent, but I don't want to be ripped like thoes body builders you see on the nordic track type comercials, or thoes HUGE professional builders in the competetions. (Of course I prolly couldnt do that if I tried.)
I just want to optimize what I have right now, strengthen it, tone it, and become more defined. I would love to have that build you see on thin skaters and swimmers. But I can't skate and my endurance for swimming sucks... for now. I know when I can do it more I'll get better, but for now what other excercises will help me burn off bad calories and fat and help me tone my little muscles to something more impressive?
This question is for health reasons, not insecurity reasons. Although I do admit I would feel better about myself, and not be so embarrased to take my shirt off in the locker room.
I am new to seriously working out, and I have been running, biking and swimming, but I was some advice from people who know their workouts.
I'm a small framed guy who has a lot of potential for growth in the strength area. But I want to achieve a toned muscle phisique with lean definition, without a whole lot of actual "Muscle Building" I know muscle building is unavoidable to an extent, but I don't want to be ripped like thoes body builders you see on the nordic track type comercials, or thoes HUGE professional builders in the competetions. (Of course I prolly couldnt do that if I tried.)
I just want to optimize what I have right now, strengthen it, tone it, and become more defined. I would love to have that build you see on thin skaters and swimmers. But I can't skate and my endurance for swimming sucks... for now. I know when I can do it more I'll get better, but for now what other excercises will help me burn off bad calories and fat and help me tone my little muscles to something more impressive?
This question is for health reasons, not insecurity reasons. Although I do admit I would feel better about myself, and not be so embarrased to take my shirt off in the locker room.