working out without a gym

szodyraa

I do not have a gym membership. workout i need workout ideas that target the entire body at one time and are good for fat loss. Thank you!

mochachichi

Hey szodyraa...The good thing is you don't need a gym membership so you're in luck. So you need workout ideas ok. How about browse through these bodyweight exercises here:

http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere

You don't even need any equipment so it doesn't get any better than that right? You won't do any better than if you can pick exercises that work 5 basic movement patterns
1. squat
2. lunge
3. push
4. pull
5. twist (kind of like the Chubby Checker version, but not quite)

Ok...so you've looked over the 50 body weight exercises and still need more ideas?...no problem. I'm a firm believer that variety is the spice of life so why just work out with weights and do the same old boring stuff. How about doing some sport-inspired workouts like the one here that I created for a youth hockey team as their summer program (and you need minimal equipment and you'll feel like a sports hero!):

http://media.wix.com/ugd/5a9b4b_ebc8e6f1c747446192e6c9781a87c994.pdf

Alrighty then....you say you want some ideas that use weights, work the core as well as balance. Ok...you talked me into sharing this workout:

http://media.wix.com/ugd/5a9b4b_e0326da0d3684f629f462ae904c67a08.pdf

The ideas are endless and I'm sure you'll get a lot of good ideas but these should get you started

mommarnurse

Running. You'll hate it at first until it breaks you and then it not only is an amazing calorie burn due to the steady-state cardio, but it's more calorie-burn-for-your-buck and a huge stress-relief after you get through starting out. All you need is a pair of running shoes, music, something to measure distance (like a phone) and workout clothes. And water.

For strength training there is the magic of calisthenics-lots of online sources for that. You can get a doorway pull-up bar for $10-$20 also.

troutlilly

I was able to find cheap free weights from a warehouse listed online. I know, sounds nuts to go on craigslist. They were a really cheap deal-- cheaper than Target, Walmart, and Amazon. It's good to start out with 5 and 10's. Have you considered investing in adjustable weights, or a barbell set? I use my husband's barbells and don't have a gym membership. Once you buy your own weights and learn to use them properly, it pays itself within months.

DancingMoosie

That's why I like 30 day shred, ripped in 30, Denise Austin body boot camp, the firm super cardio mix, and many others. There are so many free videos on YouTube that are cardio and hand weights, you can get some great workouts.

Eff76

Szodyraa check out darebee.com
I just found it a week ago and so far so good. Lots of workouts using body weight or dumbbells. I tried bodybuilding.com but their workouts seem to use more machines.
Good luck on your journey!

CarolPre

I used to belong to the Y when I was working. It was easy to go after work. When I retired, the Y is a much longer drive for me now. I did a google search for walking trails near me and found several. Now, I alternate days of using the treadmill I have at home or going to the trails. Works out good for me and so much less expensive. I also love the Leslie Sansome walking videos. You can get the dvd's or she has them on Youtube also.

Dannigreen31

I used to workout to YouTube videos before I joined the gym or just went for long walks

Sumiblue

I've belonged to 4 gyms so far and have gotten in the best shape of my 47 yrs at home, lifting weights. I was at a gym when I discovered Stronglifts 5x5 and knew I'd found my thing. I bought a used power cage, bench, bar & weights off Craigslist for $300 & quit my gym. I'm committed and consistent. Fat loss come from a calorie deficit, strength training makes your bod hawt

MikeDubya74

Someone recently suggested taking a deck of cards and writing an exercise on every card. Then flip the cards and do the exercise. Draw the 10 of hearts, do 10 minutes of jump rope. Draw the 5 of spades, do 5 burpies. Draw an ace and do 11 minutes of running in place. Etc... good luck! Let us know how you're doing!

szodyraa

Thank you guys for the ideas! I just needed a few suggestions so that I wouldn't get bored with my workouts. I stept of the scale this morning....down 8lbs!

Sumiblue

I like using the free (Freestyle) routines on the Fitstar app for cardio. No equipment necessary.

lex87gamcok

Eff76 wrote: »

Szodyraa check out darebee.com
I just found it a week ago and so far so good. Lots of workouts using body weight or dumbbells. I tried bodybuilding.com but their workouts seem to use more machines.
Good luck on your journey!

Try app called Fit Tap Life. It is the Darebee workouts. Awesome. And free. It picks random exercises and they are great. I am just starting and like it a lot. Did I say free?

Forty6and2

I really love Fitness Blender. They have some free stuff and some workout programs that you can buy if you want. But they have videos for just about everything! You can customize to your fitness level, what kind of workout you want (cardio, HIIT, strength, etc) and you can customize to what parts of the body you want to work out. They have (from what I've seen) everything from super short 10 minute workouts to over an hour. It's a really great website!

tiggerlove

I have a lot of Shaun T, Tony Horton, Brett Hoebel etc and fitness blender is good. U don't need weight for a lot of these workouts. There are so many things on YouTube. I love to workout at home so I set my own time that I choose and don't have to wait on any machines.

rainbow198

I've lost around 80 pounds and have maintained for over 3 years without a gym membership.

I workout a lot outdoors whenever I can (fast walking for miles and miles, bodyweight workouts, rollerblading etc.)

Also I love Youtube videos (Jessica Smith and Fitness Blender are my favs), fitness dvd's like Leslie Sansone and fitness programs like Body Beast or those from Cathe Friedrich or Jillian Michaels etc. I'm currently doing ChaLean Extreme.

I love working out at home! I have a small home gym that is filled with varies amounts of weights, resistance bands, mini-stepper, a Pilates Reformer, kettlebells, a weighted hula-hoop etc. It took me a while to build it up and I still add to it, but it's so worth it! There's no commute, I'm the only one that uses my things and there is no excuses not to workout (weather, driving to the gym etc).

For fat loss you need to make sure your diet is in check, plus getting enough protein and sleep helps.

Good luck!