des hardi said:
work with light enough weights.... they ll keep you lean.
if you use heavy weights you bulk up....over time it turns back to fat!!!! don t forget this! ;) just keep it simple and work off the excess fats....stomach crunches should only be done to 80* angle for max fat burn.other than that i d use a bike....get out more too!
Somebody has been giving you some horrible advice. Muscle cannot turn into fat, fat cannot turn into muscle and my cat cannot turn into a dog. Two completely different things.
Secondly, crunches burn as much fat as brushing your teeth. A good exercise but it's very inefficient if fat loss is your goal, regardless of what angle you use.
OP
Train with weights at least 3 times per week. Split your routine up. For example
Monday - Arms
Wednesday - Back & Legs
Friday - Chest and Shoulders
If you can train more frequently, then by all means do so. If you're wanting to add muscle aswell as losing fat, it's probably best that you split the goals up into something like 2 8 week segments. First 8 weeks concentrate on losing fat, so this will mean that you should supplement your weight sessions with some cardio work. Once you reach your desired body fat levels, start on the muscle building phase. This will mean using heavier, compound exercises when weight lifting and it will also mean consuming a solid amount of carbohydrates aswell as consuming adequate protein and fat.
Last bit of advice, buy a Sports Nutrition textbook. It will cost you about a tenner but it will be the best £10 you'll ever spend if you're serious about improving your body.
Look for 'The complete guide to Sports Nutrition' by Anita Bean. It's very simple to understand and the information in there is much more solid than you will find in your average health and fitness magazine.
