Athletic Trim Down

Question
Mr. Stevens,

I am 22 years old and just graduated college.  I was fairly active in college with sports and intramurals and now don't have that as much.  I have never been "ripped" but always in shape enough to be considered athletic.  

I am now trying to convert that into a gym routine, but am finding it difficult to replicate the work out.  My weight is slowly creeping up and so I need some help.  What type of workout (length, cardio/weights ratio, frequency, etc.) and nutrition do you recommend to keep me in shape, without necessarily getting ripped?

Thank You!

Answer
Brett-

Nutrition keep it simple just nail basic good habits east real food, meat, eggs, fruits, veggies, nuts, milk etc, non processed junk 90% of the time and be sure your getting enough for your activity dont short yourself. If you simply eat good food 90-95% of the time you wont get over fat

training. I would again start simple. Resistance training should be the priority and if time warrants then ad a bit of cardio, walks, etc I like playing a game, pick up basketball, racquetball etc hiking, as opposed to hitting a treadmill. Three days a week resistance training hitting BIG compound moves like squats, deadlifts, presses, chins, power cleans, etc and not wasting your time on things like curls and pec decks. Put in the time 45-60 minutes three times a week, just three to 4 moves a day example, squat, benchpress, chins. and you will make killer progress for years before you have to complicate things to much.

Phil
www.staleytraining.com

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