Im 31 yrs old, weigh 15 stone, (20 pounds) and have been training off /on for 14 yrs with cardio and a bit of weights due to my job. Now i've left that career behind me i'm going to concerntrate on weight training,etc . I've been sidelined for a 2 years with a injury but i;ve been given the all clear to train so have been doing so for about 2 months now. If im honest i have a bit of a gut due to being less active in the last two years however its not extreme either. Anyway im going to ask a few questions now so if anyone can take the time to answer them all with correct information then they will get the 10 points plus i'd be extremely grateful. So here goes:
1. I Would ultimately like to be around 16 - 17 Stones, am i best bulking up first then toning or vice versa? If so how to go about it?
2. As part of my current chest workout, im doing dumbell press, now i've got to a pretty heavy weigh, i find it hard to place the weights down at the end of each set from the finish position coz of fatigue, am i best just swapping to bench press on a machine as i train alone? That way i wont have that problem.
3. Supplements, should i take protein and creatine, which type(brand) and why?
4. How much protein should i take for my bodyweight above and as i gain? Same for carbs. Also when to take these on and off days?
5. Cardio, Should i and what type,when? I dont want to get to 16-17 stones and just have a bigger gut. wanna be proud of what i've acheived and generally feel good about my look.
I know theres alot to answer but pls help a guy. Many thanks.
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