how can i increase my stamina?

[avxsk8erpunk]

i have asthma and im obese but my asthma isnt the one thats slowing me down its my weight how can i increase stamina?

also some workout routines would be helpfull i dont really know how to workout at home and sweat im starting jogging around my block and im sweating but what other exersices at home could i do?

equipment we own

everlast bag set( it has a punching bag, speed bag, and double end bag)

im not sure what its called but it has a pullup bar, and i dont know what its called but you put ur arms on a thing and pick up your lower body,

we have weights

what can i do with all this that fits for me? im 14 years old BTW

also i take kenpo classes on tuesdays and fridays

[bigscottius]

With all of that, I would probably start cross training to get in the best shape. Start out hitting the heavy bag for 3 x 3 minute rounds. Try to get 80-100 shots in each round. You could add another round every two weeks or something if you feel good.

The other way I highly suggest for conditioning is interval sprinting. It is an awesome way to shock your system into higher coniditioning. A study done showed that several people, 20-30 years old, sprinted 4x a week for 2 weeks, and increased their cardio by 100%. For sprinting, a good one is to sprint for 30 seconds (after a good warm up of coarse) and walk 2 minutes. Repeat 4-7 times (start off at 4). If you do this 3 times a week, you could add another one on each week. If you alternated that with heavy bag work, you would be in awesome shape in no time.

[bigscottius]

Oh and also, I would talk to your doc about going on a diet. That would help the most out with your weight. Another thing about the sprinting is that it is shown to actually shed pounds faster compared to long distance running because of the way it bumps up your metabolism. It keeps burning fat when you are done, or something like that. I would google "benefits of interval training" to find out more on the subject.

[Jay]

run skip run skip and oh run some more haha:P

[hayashishodan]

First look at your food intake. How you eat is important in addition to what you eat. Smaller potions 4 to 5 times per day. Make sure you drink a lot of water. try and avoid sodas , tea, coffee. Weight loss should be gradual to give your body time to adjust.Mix in some type of resistance training in addition to sprinting, weights,bowflex, total gym etc. Resistance training has been proven to continue burning calories long after you stop the workout. it will compliment sprinting. Be patient. You will hit flat spots here and there. You may not shed a pound at times. Don't worry keep up the training as you are getting stronger and more fit. You will find your stamina will increase. Be consistent. Good luck

[Athena]

I personally don't follow up on the no tea rule XD they say it's bad because of caffine but it's got some sort of thing to help you..i can't remember it. So I forget it and drink tea when ever i feel like it..and like I said..this is just my personal thing.

I have nothing to say about the physical stuff before mentioned, they're good

As for food.. try and avoid canned foods..they usually have tons of salt and other preservitives. Vouch, instead, for fresh veggies and stuff. With your dinner always include veggies with your meat...keep it balanced

Try eating food with garlic and onions... wheat germ is very good to start eating as well. and keep up with that water!

[hayashishodan]

I personally don't follow up on the no tea rule XD they say it's bad because of caffine but it's got some sort of thing to help you..i can't remember it. So I forget it and drink tea when ever i feel like it..and like I said..this is just my personal thing.

I have nothing to say about the physical stuff before mentioned, they're good

As for food.. try and avoid canned foods..they usually have tons of salt and other preservitives. Vouch, instead, for fresh veggies and stuff. With your dinner always include veggies with your meat...keep it balanced

Try eating food with garlic and onions... wheat germ is very good to start eating as well. and keep up with that water!

You are right about the tea. Some are good (green etc.) I should have said sweetened teas of certain types. Good advice on the canned goods with the salt etc.

[Athena]

Thank you

you were good too...I just needed to bring it to attention.

[DWx]

Most teas are good because they contain a whole range of chemicals that have good effects on the body such as antitoxidants and theanine. IMO there are more pros than cons to drinking it as long as its fresh and you aren't excessively consuming it.