Nothing controversial, just wanted you attention quicker. 
Tomorrow I’m going to help a female friend of mine work out a bit. She wants to lose a little weight and tone up. She’s not new to working out, but no pro either. Any suggestions on the best things to cover?
I was thinking of a little jogging session, some jump rope routines, simple calistenics, and even some boxing (more aerobic boxing)
Any other thoughts?
Ryu
:mad: answer my darn thread!!
Stacey should be banned.
Or shot.
Hitting the heavy bag with 14-16 oz gloves.
squats & situps with medicine ball.
focus pad work.
Badger
Ryu: Obv.don’t spar [unless she insists]
I’d keep it light and aerobic based esp. if she wants to slim. Try and add some martial aspect if she wants to learn self-defense, but yes, simple kickboxing. Thing [vomit] Tae-Bo.
Maybe some simple fast drills, and shuttle runs too. Shuttle runs’ll wear her out.
Yep, Badger is right on bagwork. Chicks love the feeling of power
I helped one of my friends get fit last year for a charity sprint. Shuttleruns killed me nearly 
Stacey - you are one sick fucker. Get the fuck off this board and back onto the sh!tpile you came from.
Stace,
it’s not self-defense she wants right now, she is after working out to get in shape. Not necessarily even martial arts related.
Ryu
BTW, Delicate, I vote for shot.
Delicate, I’m thinking along the same lines as the “aerobic kickboxing” type of thing too… I won’t bring myself to say the words “Tae Bo” …
Bag work I’ll definitely have her do. But she needs to know how to punch properly first or she’ll probably hurt herself.
Shuttleruns I didn’t think of. I might just do that, but I don’t want to make her sick or anything!
Ryu
Sorry if I flipped guys, but it really makesme sick when he makes comments like that.
A “False Rape”. The guy with just a shirt and *******. What is that? To me that makes a mockery of every woman that has had to battle the physical and psychological effects of sexual assault.
I’ll do the shooting myself if I can.Favoured weapon is a Remington pump thanks.
Try doing some Escrima stick routines as well.
Badger
Shuttleruns are good psychologically too. The “just 5 more” mentality will help her to keep the momentum of exercise when you’re not there. You feel like you can win the war.
Also for variety, how about circuit training with light weights [toning] and bagwork, with sit-ups and crunches.
Long jogs tend to get boring and cold, speed work less so IMHO.
What I find amazing is that [SIZE=4]I[/SIZE] didn’t flip out.
I guess I almost ignore him now most of the time. When satire becomes simply black humor it is no longer funny.
Anyway, back to the thread though. Thanks for the thoughts!
Ryu
Swiss and medicine ball work can be fun too.
Throwing the medicine ball is good partner work.
Skipping for cardio is MUCH better than jogging and a Grade-A warm-up.
As for black humour and satire:
1)MASH was good satire.
2)American Beauty was good balck comedy.
3)Stacey is a good example of a sick still-pubescent mind.
You need to find out the goals of the person in training or wanting to be trained. If she wants to tone up and lose a little weight gear the exercises toward that. Aerobic exercise is good for that plus some lite weight training always helps with the strength factor. Just remeber good toned muscles burn more fat
I hope I haven’t wasted anyones time.
Ha, i know this Ryu guy, been posting all over many internet boards.
Looking for some new fine piece of ass as usual arent you.
“Training with women”
Yeah i know your **** training **** fine. You know **** right i now.
I’m gonna have to start learning how to live with my fame. 
what a double standard
all I hear on these boards is how things aren’t realistic enough.
Why is it considered cool, good training for a man to endure hard training and sparring. People marvel at the dog brothers and then think women’s self defense should be assertiveley yelling “no” at someone dressed like a robotic mascot.
I think its best to play off their natural reactions and teach them techniques that work with how their body reacts, so they can remember them.
To me, there are only two conditions to working out using any regimen of your choice.
They are:
and
2.Continue
Start easy and progress with your friend. Don’t let your enthusiasm overshadow her ability. Take it easy before you start pushing the limits.
Do the same exercises with her as you would do yourself.
peace
Get her lifting weights and on a good healthy diet Ryu. Mrs Rogue went from chubby to hard body on weights alone and has maintained her shape after giving birth to two kids and cutting back on her workouts.
I think sampling parts of typical warmup routines, including stretches, are good. Formula is to Structure and to Vary. Also, make sure she’s hydrated before the workout.
Begin by getting the energy level up. I found jumping jacks (50) works for me. A light jog in place or around the block. Then, some stretches, without overstretching.
If she’s too stiff to stretch to a “normal” degree in some areas, modify the exercise such that she can build on that, and also have a feeling of accomplishment, rather than a let down and consequent loss of focus. For instance, this can be done with a slight bend in the knee, rather than doing a straight-legged stretch, and mixing types of stretching. Awareness of where she is moving from, rather than concentration solely on the end result, is very important.
I would pay attention to trying to open the hips a bit, especially if she lacks flexibility in general. Exercise range of motion of shoulders and waist.
Play it by ear in terms of what exercises would be good for her, and pace it so she can continue thru the workout without collapsing in the corner. Work out with her and make it fun, and then act as coach with her continuing solo. This will build her motivation to work out on her own.
A certain energy level has to be maintained or the body goes to sleep and wants to stay that way in the case of someone who hasn’t been exercising regularly or at all. The rhythm can be varied. When she gets stronger, using light weights on wrists and ankles for some of the workout might be good. Depends. Agree that aerobic and light weight training are a good combo.
Re the punching work. If she has an aggressiveness to her, even playfully, this could be good, if her posture and form aren’t sloppy. However, if this doesn’t suit her nature, I wouldn’t push it.
In terms of diet. Someone I know just started the Belly-Off Weight-Loss plan via Mens Health. I know, it’s for guys, but I tell you, this diet is awesome! You don’t starve. I think a woman could make adjustments and emerge more slender and well-nourished, also nice-tempered (as opposed to the *****iness that often results from feeling radically deprived, or always hungry for something). Anyone who is interested in taking some weight off and not being made miserable in the process should take a gander at this plan.
Cody