Hello guys, Names Jason-27 married with a daughter and glad to be apart of this forum, I have been inactive in Martial Arts mainly TKD, for over 4 years and started when I was around 14 years old. I am now 5'10.5 about 240lbs (overweight) though I wear it well but it is there. I live in Sioux Falls South dakota and am ready to get into shape again, not to brag but I was pretty good years back. I have some equipment in my garage(hanging heavy bag/reflex bag combo)/pull up station with dip and pushup attachment and gloves, ab roller and misc sparring gear. I was wondering how I should start, I am strong but that has brought my martial arts ability and flexibility down greatly and now I can barely kick over my waist(used to do the splits) so no more weight training at the moment. Any one have a beginning fitness routine to get me started and make working out a habit again with out the use of weights, I really need endurace/flexibility and fat loss and Im thinking jump roping could help and bag work but an actualy routine would be nice to follow instead of winging it. Thanks guys and great site with lots of info! If you live in the Sioux falls area and would like to train hit me up. *bows*

Weight training isn't likely your problem. Just not doing MAs is more likely the problem, and lack of stretching. I'd keep with the lifting, add a stretching routine, and then find a school to get into. Best of luck to you!

Diet, cardio, stretching, weight training.......in that order.