Quote Originally Posted by LeFou
Quote Originally Posted by euphoricism
So. Much. Contradictory. Information.
I think a lot of the replies, e.g. spenda, are too specialized for what you want. You very likely need what I need: a flexibility/fitness regimen so your body gets used to labor. 3 weeks of that while you read up on the various methods for accomplishing specific physique goals ought to prepare you.

I strongly advise you not to push very hard (e.g. do *any exercise "to fatigue") until a few weeks in. Even figuring out your "max" for a given exercise is going to risk injury unless a trainer is helping you.
As mentioned in the other thread, I agree with this.

I want to read through this thread again before I add possibly cluttering information (ya, too late overall, I know).