AboutPhil Stevens Expertise I can answer questions related to any of the following areas general fitness, athletics, weight training, strength sports, personal trainers, personal training, health and wellness, diet/nutrition, weight/fat loss, dietary supplements, and bodybuilding.
Experience I while attaining both my Bachelors and Masters degrees in studio art found another passion, that of training and nutrition. A constant student, my real-world under-the-barbell and behind-the-fork approach has led to many an opportunity, experience, and change in my life as well as those I have worked.
I have transformed my own body in numerous ways from an initial soft 300 plus pounds, to a 165 running enthusiast, and currently 240-260 pounds competing as a strongman and powerlifter. I am constantly picking, meeting, and reaching new goals; happy but never content, always striving to perform, learn, build, and pass on past lived experience. I have attended, competed in, and hosted various seminars, workshops, and strength events. Met, befriended, worked for, and with many of the tops in the fields of training, sports, and nutrition. I consistently and compassionately pass on my lessons learned and knowledge gained to anyone in need, or to those whom simply expresses a desire, passion to better them selves. My experience is varied, having worked both distance via the internet, and hands on. From consulting with high caliber competitors and athletes, training support on a women’s weight loss forum, to volunteering with children in high risk neighborhoods. I have helped any and all walks of life get closer to and achieve their personal goals. All the while insisting I have, and will continuee1=
Question Hi- I am an overweight adult (5"8 and 200 lbs) and I am trying to lose weight by eating right and exercising. I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. Would it be dangerous for me to run at my weight? Should I start off by walking? What is the distance you would recommend for me to walk/run? Any help would be appreciated.
Answer Carly-
I would not have you run at ALL yes I would have you start with simple walking how far it depends but very short at first maybe just a 5-15 minute walk then we would mark how far you went then we would make steady slow progress from there adding 30 seconds a day or trying to go just a few feet further in the same amount of time things like that.
then we would progress you to resistance exercise. You as well as everyone should base your training on heavy resistance training, heavy of course being a relative term to the individual.It may be body weight at first. your training based in BIG compound moves with free weights not machines in order to build muscle and burn some body fat.
Your diet,I would try and base your foods first on protein and fats, then add in plenty of green veggies and fruit. Stay away from the processed grains and sugars for the most part except the occasional treat. Eat beef, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy, green veggies, nuts, seeds, oils, butter, and fruits as the base of your diet. Foods that are filling and wholesome.
You can look at someone very much like you that we are helping on our forum Helene. Shes 70 and we started her walking then just now she had a trip here and we are getting her going on resistance training etc. she has gained muscle and lost 9 lbs of body weight so likely around 14-15 lbs of fat in a very short time and is having fun doing it and eating more qty of food then prior but good food. Here is her training log http://www.teamstaley.com/showthread.php?t=13633
For more info you should join our free discussion forum, you will get lots of great advice and discussion there www.teamstaley.com start a training log. We can help with training, diet and then give advice on supplementation
Phil
www.staleytraining.com
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