BenR
Level 2 Valued Member
My first post here, I have written a few drafts of this and deleted every one over the last few weeks, this one is going to be to the point and make it to be posted.
History is I used to be in pretty good shape, run a lot of obstacle races and mud runs, did a couple of marathons and enjoyed strength training. Used to be a chef and then warehouse supervisor so a lot of my day was on my feet, walking around and pretty physical jobs.
Since promotions over the last couple of years I spend more time on my a#@ than on my feet. Changes in life circumstances and family commitments mean over the last 18 months my health and fitness has taken a back seat to say the least and I am now paying for it. I used to train 5-6 times a week but now that just isn't a possibility.
Over the last 6 months I have been diagnosed with depression, prehypertension, cholesterol being 0.1 away from being a problem and as of last week nudged into obese category.
Currently in my mid 40's and getting slightly out of breath running up the stairs, whereas a couple of years ago I was doing weekly Murph workouts at under 45 mins, this is not where I want to be anymore.
I currently do Yoga twice a week - supposed to help with my mental health as well as improving tight hips and hamstrings that i have had issues with for years.
I can get to the gym twice a week, for about an hour each time.
I NEED to lose some weight, improve my conditioning and my headspace, I WANT to also improve my strength again.
I know all the issues I'm having are linked to my decline in exercise and my diet taking a nose dive, which is also something I'm working on.
I was thinking of doing the two day 5/3/1 (I have enjoyed this in the past) coupled with "The Best All-Around Training Method EVER" on the days I can get to the gym.
But then I was also considering S&S - currently just have a 16kg Kettlebell but could buy a 24kg to get me going.
Also thought about doing the gym days as above and adding S&S at home another 3-4 days a week.
I know doing something is going to be better than doing nothing, but at the same time I want to make sure I am giving myself the best chance to turn this around and not just randomly throw things together hoping it's going to work.
Any thoughts on how would be best to proceed would be much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read.
History is I used to be in pretty good shape, run a lot of obstacle races and mud runs, did a couple of marathons and enjoyed strength training. Used to be a chef and then warehouse supervisor so a lot of my day was on my feet, walking around and pretty physical jobs.
Since promotions over the last couple of years I spend more time on my a#@ than on my feet. Changes in life circumstances and family commitments mean over the last 18 months my health and fitness has taken a back seat to say the least and I am now paying for it. I used to train 5-6 times a week but now that just isn't a possibility.
Over the last 6 months I have been diagnosed with depression, prehypertension, cholesterol being 0.1 away from being a problem and as of last week nudged into obese category.
Currently in my mid 40's and getting slightly out of breath running up the stairs, whereas a couple of years ago I was doing weekly Murph workouts at under 45 mins, this is not where I want to be anymore.
I currently do Yoga twice a week - supposed to help with my mental health as well as improving tight hips and hamstrings that i have had issues with for years.
I can get to the gym twice a week, for about an hour each time.
I NEED to lose some weight, improve my conditioning and my headspace, I WANT to also improve my strength again.
I know all the issues I'm having are linked to my decline in exercise and my diet taking a nose dive, which is also something I'm working on.
I was thinking of doing the two day 5/3/1 (I have enjoyed this in the past) coupled with "The Best All-Around Training Method EVER" on the days I can get to the gym.
But then I was also considering S&S - currently just have a 16kg Kettlebell but could buy a 24kg to get me going.
Also thought about doing the gym days as above and adding S&S at home another 3-4 days a week.
I know doing something is going to be better than doing nothing, but at the same time I want to make sure I am giving myself the best chance to turn this around and not just randomly throw things together hoping it's going to work.
Any thoughts on how would be best to proceed would be much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read.