Hey comrades-
Here's my set-up:
-Rowing Machine
-Pull up bar
-20 lbs kettlebell
-Yoga mat
-Access to (shared gym space) a cable machine, treadmills, and a weight-bench w/ free weights
I'm re-establishing a fitness routine - my previous routine was mostly body-weight exercises and long ass jogs. This time I'd like to make use of the equipment listed above.
One problem I'm having is that the equipment in my apartment seems to be hitting all the same muscle groups, so I don't really have a good "circuit" going. My abs and legs are getting obliterated while my upper body could be doing more. Suggestions on what exercises to add in to balance things out would be welcome.
Aside from that, I'm, not really looking to "get huge" or anything like that - honestly my primary motivator is weight loss. But, I'm fine with building some muscle along the way - so I'm looking for a pretty basic nutrition regiment that isn't super time consuming and won't break the bank, either. I'm considering doing the protein power smoothie thing but I'm also just looking for good advice on this because I'm mostly flying blind which will make me easy prey for online marketing regarding "Supplements". At the same time I don't want to just blindly not ingest a tried-and-true nutritional staple for fitness-minded people.
I am very comfortable in the kitchen so healthy recipes are definitely also welcome. I'm already eating as much broccoli and bok choy as is humanly possible. Though I do want to lose weight, I'm not looking for a keto diet - a life without carbs is not worth living. I'd prefer to intermittently fast if necessary.
If you can afford it download macrofactor there is just no better nutrition tracker out there imo. In a nutshell you should be proteinmaxxing (if this isn't something you've thought about before you probably need to triple your protein intake and that's not an exaggeration). It's not about cutting out certain nutrients but about adjusting the balance between protein fat and carbs. All three have their place. And yes that means a sustainable diet includes dessert.
Tons of info available on programming so I would say read what is out there and do what you think is fun/sustainable. Nutrition will address the body composition piece.
For example Google the CrossFit Cindy workout, you can run that every day and get jacked if you are eating right. Would get boring but the point is there are many ways to skin that cat
The advice is appreciated, comrade.