So Im trying to get back into working out...

[Kettle]

whats the lowest water temp for the year at WB?

[Ounce]

I'm making a blind assumption (so don't kill me if I'm wrong), but I think the reason crossfit has a good rep is because it teaches people that you can't just focus on cardio or weightlifting alone to get good results.

A good routine always involves both weightlifting and cardio/aerobic workout. In my current efforts I'm mostly looking to trim down/burn fat so my mix has been about 60% cardio with 40% weightlifting. I'll generally warm up with a 2 mile run, do my weight training in the middle, then finish up with another 2 mile run. The combination of calorie burning from cardio and increased demand to create muscle mass from the lifting gets pretty solid results.

[Darth Biscuit]

whats the lowest water temp for the year at WB?

Just looked up a chart online and it doesn't list WB, but MB and Hatteras are both down in the high 40's in Jan/Feb.

Pretty damn chilly.

[Kettle]

the wet suit will make it alright

[Hawk]

walking door to door looking for a job will help you lose a few pounds!

sorry..it was there!

I need a good program too, but more importantly, a coach to motivate me and get me to actually do the program!

[Kurb]

Damn, man. I am sorry to hear that.

Any job prospects on the horizon?

Yeah actually, just after you posted I got called for an interview for Thursday ^_^

[The Saltman]

Just started this routine...just something basic.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/go-from-zero-to-hero-in-one-year.htm

[d-dave]

I'm in the same boat Kurb, and I'm trying something new. I've done this several times where I'll loose a bunch of weight, get sexy, then go completely to fat. Why do I torture myself? Anyways, I'm going crazy on core exercises and stretches. I did some research and looking around lately and the big thin most people trash is the core. So I'm spending most of the summer working on cardio and my core in order to get a good base before I do the macho squats, benches or other presses. Hopefully I won't screw it up again, I figure that my 30s are a great time to be good looking... =)

Good luck man!

[Cat]

I'm thinking of doing that. The diet thing won't really work for me though.

We didn't really diet.

[thefuzz]

IIRC, it's around 50.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

i've lost 35 lbs doing an hr on the elliptical 4-5x's a week and not eating like poo anymore.

some members of my family and a random stranger or two telling me I was fat was enough motivation for me..10 more lbs and I'll be at my goal...they can all suck it

[Hawk]

my wife would disagree, but I need a girlfriend. even a pretend one...so that will motivate me to get in shape again....any takers?

[Fiz]

I'm making a blind assumption (so don't kill me if I'm wrong), but I think the reason crossfit has a good rep is because it teaches people that you can't just focus on cardio or weightlifting alone to get good results.

Crossfit is so successful because it's fun, harnesses your competitive spirit, and lets people do things they normally wouldn't, like olympic lifts, or rope climbings, or flipping tires, etc.

Most importantly, it gets results.

[Fiz]

i've lost 35 lbs doing an hr on the elliptical 4-5x's a week and not eating like poo anymore.

how much were you before