I haven't been to the gym properly in almost two years. I have clearly gained weight, even when you consider any growth. The main reason I stopped was because of injury. A few years ago I broke my left collar, and also broke my right arm a few years before that. So too much weight can act down and hurt. That left me unable to exercise for a few days (even cycling would hurt my back and shoulders. Exercise had to be completely cut out).
I also don't have the best knees. My legs can be strong, but again it's the joint which stops me first.
So I'm wondering where best to start. I'd like to do a lot of cardio. I enjoy cycling, but this weather is off putting. I can happily cycle for 10 miles or so without getting exhausted - And I'd like to increase that distance vastly. I only have a mountain bike, so I'm hoping the extra resistance will help my strength. I need to improve the joints, but I also want to get incredibly fit in the next 8-12 weeks ready for university.
I also wonder what's wrong with my gym ethic (when I am able to go). I've noticed that if I do weights, I can do many many sets, but I don't get any feel of accomplishment from it. I'm using a lower weight to what I was used to (like 8-10kg compared to the 20-22kg I was using when I stopped a few years ago) and it was a challenge getting that muscle memory back, but now I feel tired but no sense of accomplishment. I can do lots and lots of reps, and after 60-90 minutes at the gym, I just have to stop because I know I'm only doing damage. I'm used to getting that pumped up feeling, but it's not happening.
So what could you suggest? I have work today and tomorrow at annoying hours, but I'm free Sunday onwards. I do have PAYG gym membership, and might go full-time if I can get into a decent enough rhythm.
What sort of exercise would you suggest I do, or could you help me to create a work out plan for this?
Cheers