I'm becoming more and more interested (and will probably start soon) with lifting weights and sticking to a "weight lifting schedule" — much like I stick to my running schedule… the past week anyway! lol.<\/p>\n
I'm beginning to read more articles and am told by a number of acquaintances that building muscle is the way to actually lose the fat I've more or less accumulated over those years when I had minimal exercise. Don't worry, I don't plan to look like those East German female athletes in "Top Secret!<\/a>" (if you have no clue what I'm talking about, rent the DVD! It's hilarious! Nick! Neeeeeeek!) Anyway, I digress. What I'm trying to say is, I don't want to bulk up but simply become leaner…<\/p>\n Here's this one article<\/a> that has a fairly simple equation:<\/p>\n MORE MUSCLE = INCREASE METABOLISM = MORE CALORIES BURNED = INCREASE FOOD INTAKE = LESS BODYFAT <\/p>\n Anyway, I'll definitely maintain my cardio workouts (e.g., running!) but my main goal is to be able to: 1) Run a marathon under 5 hours; 2) lose a couple inches off my waist; 3) Do a sprint triathlon (or full triathlon). Just these three "simple" things, though not at the same time! lolz.<\/p>\n My friend is training for her first Ironman (or has completed it? Bridget?) and I know a couple of ladies who have completed Ironman competitions. While I'm not in that category yet, I'd like to keep the option of competing in the Ironman open. I know I won't be placing anywhere in the top 1000 (rank), but the fact that I did one sounds kickass! <\/p>\n So yah. First step… Do some sets with these 5-pound weights. ^_^<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I'm becoming more and more interested (and will probably start soon) with lifting weights and sticking to a "weight lifting schedule" — much like I stick to my running schedule… the past week anyway! lol.
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