Thanks for the information.  

I think that using one's own weight in an exercise program makes perfect sense.  That information I can certainly use (and gladly, being a cheapskate unwilling to invest in a gym membership).

The routines described are beyond my current level of fitness, but they give me something to aim for.  :-)

Edith


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I've had the same experience and I'm a big ol' guy (42, 6', 210#).  I used
to always wreck my back and end up quitting.  The last time I hit the
weight training wagon though, I had much better luck.  In January, I
started the program listed at: www.paleofitness.com with good results.  I
think the difference for me is the simplicity of the routine.  I only did
a few exercises each trip to the gym.

I am now switching to an all body-weight and isometric routine suggested
by Tamir Katz: http://www.geocities.com/tbkfitness/ 

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