Every Wednesday, The Sweaty Guinea Pig will feature a fresh individual who will share his or her thoughts and experiences on fitness and healthy living.

Name: Peter Kang
Age: 24
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Partner at Barrel, web design and technology firm.

What is your current routine? How many days do you dedicate to exercising every week?
I try to give myself at least four days of exercise a week. I try to hit up my gym three times a week in the morning - I usually do some biking to warm up, three to four different lifts, and then about fifteen minutes of core exercises. When the weather is warm, I go jogging in Prospect Park, where I try to get in at least 3 miles. On weekends I try to play touch football or pickup basketball – nothing gets me exercising as hard as running full speed in a competitive environment.

How did you come up with your current routine?
It’s been a matter of finding what feels good and effective through trial and error. I stopped doing super heavy weights and now focus more on repetitive lower-weight lifting that requires lots of stability training and stamina building. As for running, I should probably get more disciplined about how hard I push myself – sometimes I’ll get too tired and just walk until I feel better.

What are your short term (within 6 weeks) and long term (3 months and beyond) goals?
I definitely want to become a better runner both short-term and long-term. I’m proud to say that I can now run a mile without feeling like I’m going to die. The next step is to run 3, 4, 5-plus miles at a respectable pace and without giving up.

What are other types of training that you’d like to try?
I should really get myself to wake up at 10AM on Sundays to attend cycling class so I can really push myself. I’ll probably have to have a huge pasta dinner the night before.

What is your favorite post-workout meal?
I almost always have yogurt with granola and dried cranberries after my workouts.

What is your ideal “cheat” meal or favorite guilty indulgence?
A big plate of greasy fried pork belly with a huge pile of kimchi and rice – I never get tired of eating this, but I’m glad I don’t live near a Korean market anymore or else I’d be carrying an extra 15 pounds.

Any advice or words of encouragement for other Sweaty Guinea Pig readers?
Try making your own lunch! It gives you an excuse to walk outside to get groceries, helps you save money, and is a great way to keep the fat off.