want some ideas please

tracymayo1

Just looking for some at home exercises I can do with the free weights, some small dumbells, weight ball and large inflatable ball to help me keep "lean muscle" while I am watching my calories to lose weight.
I also plan to start walking after dinner to help with cardio.

I am not an active person, and just need some ideas on what to do to avoid floppy arms and help perk up my butt - and hopefully stop the thigh "chub rub"

Thanks!

saraonly9913

Lots of exercises on YouTube. Try Jilian Michaels

TeaBea

YouTube is an excellent source for workout videos. I really like JessicaSmithTV.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_qxch6topQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7i_KDNNGvg

middlehaitch

You can find a workout to suit any activity level on the web. Try icecream fitness and fitness blender or just go to YouTube.

These are my favourite beginner, or fall back routines (I like something simple) One is bodyweight, one is hand weights, and one is a 20 min cardio routine with light weights.
All are simple and the first two can be built on as your fitness level improves.

The best thing to do is have a search around and find what suits you.

Cheers, h.
Bodyweight

https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

20min cardio

http://www.welcometotheonepercent.com/jillian-michaels-30-day-shred/

Hand weights

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0bhE67HuDY

ETA links.

ARGriffy

30 day shred was my starting point when I was an inactive chubster, worked really well to guide me into exercise with resistence.

singletrackmtbr

middlehaitch wrote: »

You can find a workout to suit any activity level on the web. Try icecream fitness and fitness blender or just go to YouTube.

These are my favourite beginner, or fall back routines (I like something simple) One is bodyweight, one is hand weights, and one is a 20 min cardio routine with light weights.
All are simple and the first two can be built on as your fitness level improves.

The best thing to do is have a search around and find what suits you.

Cheers, h.
Bodyweight

https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

20min cardio

http://www.welcometotheonepercent.com/jillian-michaels-30-day-shred/

Hand weights

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0bhE67HuDY

ETA links.

This isn't bad, but I recommend staying away from the upright row as described here (around the 11 minute mark). It leads to internal shoulder rotation, which isn't necessarily a good thing with weights. It can lead to impingement. If you must do this exercise, focus on finishing with your hands HIGHER than elbows and thumbs pointing back. This will lead to external rotation and a much lower risk for injury.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/betteru26.htm

http://fitnesspainfree.com/5-stupid-exercises-smart-people-do-in-the-gym-that-are-destroying-their-shoulders/



Just .02 from someone who learned the hard way!

lseed87

Squats, a kettle ball might help too.

ShanaEmily on youtube has some great workouts. Mostly at the gym but uses dumbbells and other equipment as well.

tracymayo1

Thanks everyone... I do have the 30 day shred at home.. I was doing it before but couldn't commit to everyday so I didn't know if it was worth doing it... but I suppose some is better than none...
Just wasnt sure if it would still work if not everyday...