Need Tips for Weight Training At Home!

CrazyTrackLady

Hi, everyone! I am a cardio enthusiast (I do cardio 4 to 6 times a week and LOVE IT) and want to add some weight training into my routine. I'm not looking to heavily build up, just tone and define my muscles and maybe drop down another size in my waist.

Does anyone have any great tips for weights I can build/use at home? I cannot afford fancy weight sets OR a gym membership. Any inexpensive yet "gets the job done" tips would be WONDERFUL.

Thanks so much!

khall86790

I was asking these questions a week or two ago, someone recommended this site to me and it's been amazing so far.
http://www.nerdfitness.com/

Also, this routine has been a good starting point for me;
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

jpalocy77

shoot i've been doing jillian michaels no more trouble zones for some of the weight training days... its painful.. you can watch it on youtube for free!

louloulou

YAYOG (you are your own gym). Body weight exercises. App only costs a few dollars.

CrazyTrackLady

I was asking these questions a week or two ago, someone recommended this site to me and it's been amazing so far.
http://www.nerdfitness.com/

Also, this routine has been a good starting point for me;
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

Thank you so much! Anything with the word "nerd" in it suits me perfectly.

What's interesting is I've been riding my exercise bike doing what I think is the HIIT circuit -- it has periods of hard pedaling followed by periods of light pedaling. It certainly makes me sweat! (I rode this way for 60 minutes yesterday with a 1,100 cal burn in total).

I also have developed a "circuit training routine" which had me doing all those exercises listed on the other page (with the exception of the milk jug). So maybe I can get back to that? I fell off the circuit training wagon when I got my recumbent, because it's so much easier to sit and pedal for an hour than hold a plank for 15 seconds (yeah, no more excuses, right?)

Again, thanks for the excellent suggestion!

madrose0715

fitnessblender.com (also on youtube) - they have many bodyweight driven and/or dumbell routines that are super challenging.

khall86790

I was asking these questions a week or two ago, someone recommended this site to me and it's been amazing so far.
http://www.nerdfitness.com/

Also, this routine has been a good starting point for me;
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

Thank you so much! Anything with the word "nerd" in it suits me perfectly.

What's interesting is I've been riding my exercise bike doing what I think is the HIIT circuit -- it has periods of hard pedaling followed by periods of light pedaling. It certainly makes me sweat! (I rode this way for 60 minutes yesterday with a 1,100 cal burn in total).

I also have developed a "circuit training routine" which had me doing all those exercises listed on the other page (with the exception of the milk jug). So maybe I can get back to that? I fell off the circuit training wagon when I got my recumbent, because it's so much easier to sit and pedal for an hour than hold a plank for 15 seconds (yeah, no more excuses, right?)

Again, thanks for the excellent suggestion!

No worries.
I mean, sure, if you already have a circuit similar to that it'd be great to start it up again. The site also has an advanced one incase you feel you can do something more strenuous.
Also, yoga and pilates are considered body weight training, I developed some decent beginner definition through yoga.

CoachDreesTraining

Try doing unilateral exercises like 1 legged deadlift, or 1 legged squat onto a bench. Also, shorten your rest periods.

Weights are not necessary, your body only knows stress.

almc170

YAYOG (you are your own gym). Body weight exercises. App only costs a few dollars.

Great tip--thanks!