Looking to build some muscle but......

Sparky83

Right, time for an update...

I now weight 18 1/2 stone so its still going well although it has slowed down now which is normal.

I've ben doing the odd bit of walking and weights here and there but struggling to be consistent with it.

I have a quick question, am I better of doing more reps with a lighter amount of weight or less reps with a higher weight?

Charlts

It doesn't matte what you do if it isn't consistent, consistency is key.

Sparky83

Oh I totally agree.

That is meant to be changing now, I'm trying to get into a routine but just wanted to get the best out of what I'm doing.

Charlts

Anything will work, it has to be done consistently though.

Sparky83

But what would work best?

iamsludge

High rep low weight builds endurance. Low rep high weight builds strength. Ideally you want to build both...

I suggest you initially build endurance with the muscle you have and then up the weight to build strength. Then repeat (increase the reps gradually of the new higher weight).

If you can allow me a reccommendation, check out Mark Lauren You Are Your Own Gym and do his programs - I love them. I've only been doing them three months but never felt better, lost weight and built muscle so easily.

Charlts

It doesn't matter, you'll get results from either to begin with.

Sparky83

Ok thanks guys

Wardy257

There are some good tips, tricks and explanations of exercises here:

Benjamin Pakulski - YouTube

I suggest you choose no more than 3 exercises per body part/movement (ie back) and stick to it for 8 weeks and see what happens.

Thug

The more you move (and the quicker) the more calories you will burn, the more fat you will lose.
I would go for more reps with a lighter weight (but not too light, as you still want to put your muscle under strain).
Try walking up hill or with ankle/wrist weights on or carry a weighted backpack.
Your body is used to what you do now and how you are built, so you need to shock it by changing things around. Adding more weight or walking up hill will do this, as will cross training, cycling or stepping.
Lifting weights are also great because your body burns calories for several hours after the event. But don't forget carrying weights is the same as lifting them as you are still moving them around (its just not as specific to a certain muscle group).
The best thing is a mix of both.