Strength Exercises at home?

zikarra

Hi all,
I want to start early building up more muscle while I do mostly cardio,also to try and prevent much loose skin etc.
I live on the country and there's no gym near me so I'm trying to work out what I can do instead.
So,I tried this Yoga thing everyone is talking about. It hurt for 3 days after. I only did it for about 10 Minutes (it was titled "beginners")

I`m around 240lbish so I think yoga might be a bit much for starters?

I searched the forum but couldn't quite find the right thing.
Is there any weights I could buy to use at home & are versatile ? I have limited space so I can't get a bench or giant barbell

If you have any videos,gifs,websites, amazon links I would be super grateful!

P.S yes,I am a noob, and I know nothing - please enlighten.

BodyByBex

DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/doms-muscle-soreness/

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/sore-muscles-dont-stop-exercising

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_onset_muscle_soreness

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/south127.htm


Yoga can help you increase both flexibility and strength.

It is not too much for beginners and if Arthur can do it, you can too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

mikevandewetering

Start with body weight exercises like squats. You can also try lifting heavy things like tires and other stuff. Also google something called urban fitness, it shows some awesome stuff that you can try almost everwhere.

Jessikin13

I bought the select-tech weights from Bowflex. They're about $300 on Amazon so they're a little pricey but I've found them to be a good investment

jlohcook

If you have iPad iPhone try applications such as NTC - Nike training club, popsugar excellent exercises for beginners, step by step.

For yoga I like yoga.com on the iPad. They have different levels for beginners too.

As a beginner - don't worry if you cannot do like what the video show, for any of the exercises, eg, they say star jump for 20 times, and you can't jump 20, or you can't jump as high, do what you can, push yourself a little more the next time, and a little more the 3rd time. It takes time to build stamina, flexibility.

Patience, or you may injure yourself easily.

SezxyStef

fitness blender has lots of bodyweight routines, I am my own gym, convict conditioning etc.

dumbbells work well too, you can get those ones where a dial changes the weight.

I think you would be surprised tho, I have about 1/3 of a room in my house for my weights and I have 2 barbells, a squat rack and a bench in it along with my pantry 2 shelves, a desk, a wine fridge.

jbgibso3

I have found a lot of neat body weight exercises on www.popsugar.com/fitness.

Also, look at Pinterest. I know it sounds odd, but they have a lot of neat fitness posts that will keep you from getting bored with fitness.

Good luck!

TechOutside

I have fitness bands that go in my travel bag that I use in hotel rooms, I really think you will need to start small, and work your way into larger things if you don't have experience with weights.

Knowing how your body responds and obtaining proper form is crucial to beginning with weights without injuries. High reps slowly with low weights just to feel your muscles moving and did I say proper form again?

You don't need anything really to do most core exercises, I applaud you for being on the right track, stay motivated, read the success stories here, and keep your eye on the prize!

TechOutside

Here is a great starter kit for someone just getting into weights:

Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case
by Black Mountain
Link: http://amzn.com/7245456313

Very similar to the kit I use in a hotel room.

tat2cookie

I have a few free weights and use the Workout Trainer app.

amcook4

Agfadoc wrote: »

Here is a great starter kit for someone just getting into weights:

Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case
by Black Mountain
Link: http://amzn.com/7245456313

Very similar to the kit I use in a hotel room.

I have this, and it is great! Takes up minimal space and does a better job at strength training than I would have expected. Works well for days I don't have the time to get to/from the gym.

TechOutside

amcook4 wrote: »

Agfadoc wrote: »

Here is a great starter kit for someone just getting into weights:

Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case
by Black Mountain
Link: http://amzn.com/7245456313

Very similar to the kit I use in a hotel room.

I have this, and it is great! Takes up minimal space and does a better job at strength training than I would have expected. Works well for days I don't have the time to get to/from the gym.

Yeah, mine packs in my suitcase very well and I have up to 90 lbs of bands. Sometimes wonder about the door frames, but they are durable and the versatility of the number of exercises is amazing.

I also pack 2 paper plates, and do mountain climbers in the room sliding my feet with the plates across the carpet, something like this:
http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/home-workout-challenge-your-muscles/slide/10

A couple sets of those with some planks will definitely replace the crummy hotel gym.

TechOutside

Here is a pretty good video of what can be done

https://youtu.be/EvLCnPTx_QE

TechOutside

Another good one, they will beat you up for free, other than the energy expended.
https://youtu.be/HxeHJ490mes

AmazonMayan

I hadn't seen the paper plates option before and I've been wondering how I could do things like this. Awesome!

I started with bodyweight exercises and now bought some cheap adjustable dumbbells from Walmart for $15. There is a total of 40 lbs of weight. I know I'll need more weight to lift eventually, but it has been a nice, affordable start. I'm slowly building up fitness items.

zikarra

Thank you so much ! I've been looking around a lot but wasn't familiar with items and terms.
The elastics seem like a good option - Believe or not,I have an Ipad and Android devices and never thought about getting an App haha. How did this happen.

The Paper plates are nifty,but I need to wait a bit until I can do that. I'm quite strong but I can't hold myself up like that on my arms so I wouldn't be able to do that for longer than 2 minutes I think

ForStMicheal

its surprising how taxing yoga can be if you've never done it. I'd recommend a suspension trainer for inexpensive, versatile home resistance equipment that takes up virtually no space.