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Good advice... but... I have to disagree a little.
Crunch slow and many & yee shall prosper... breaking up into 2 workouts a day & 25-50 rep sets. The key here is proper rotation of muscle groups... and yes... REST!!! Lower back exercises are essential here too.
I had a re-occuring shoulder problem until I stopped doing bench press & started on the push-ups. 8 sets or 25 reps for now & increasing as time goes on. Don't worry, I use perfect form - which is key to making push-ups effective and not destructive. The thing about push-ups is that you can do them anywhere and at anytime, which suits me fine because I work & drive alot. Dips are good to do with them @ rest areas on the side of the freeway.
I do 3 diferent weight workouts 2X a week per muscle group:
1. Chest, Shoulder, triceps
2. Back, Biceps, forearms
3. Legs
rest 1 day
repeat
I only go heavy one time per week and super heavy 2X per month
with that formula - I give each muscle group 4 days rest between workouts... even when I train almost every day. Similar exercises on cardio for the muscle group that I worked on weights that day: chest - swimming, back - running, legs - cycling
My diet is strict right now to drop weight quickly but will level off when I increase exercise in a week. Just getting in the habit for the first 2 weeks, then I'll get serious after that.
Anyone else inspired by this thread? ICQ me.
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