Toning up - where do I start

eladli

Hi all, I have lost 1 stone in the past 2 months by running 4 nights a week & eating very healthy. I want to lose another 7lbs but would like to get a bit more definition in my arms, stomach, thighs etc. I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home. I don't have much spare time and really enjoy the running so would 20 mins a night even make much difference. Any tips for the best toning exercises at home that I could be doing? Thanks.

BEEUK

Hi all, I have lost 1 stone in the past 2 months by running 4 nights a week & eating very healthy. I want to lose another 7lbs but would like to get a bit more definition in my arms, stomach, thighs etc. I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home. I don't have much spare time and really enjoy the running so would 20 mins a night even make much difference. Any tips for the best toning exercises at home that I could be doing? Thanks.

Bye some free weights, alternate the nights you run for a lifting session. There are literally thousands of tutorials on youtube, or home DVDs. Once a week won't make a noticeable difference, 20 mins EVERY night would.

spade117

I do no strength training

Start.

ChiManLifts

I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home.

This is your main problem.

Sit ups and bodyweights is a start, but it won't have the results that you're looking for.

anna_conkers

I'm in the same position, I want to start lifting weights but I can't afford the gym and don't really know how to start. I've been browsing youtube and this looks like a pretty good channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender

CoderGal

I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home.

This is your main problem.

Sit ups and bodyweights is a start, but it won't have the results that you're looking for.

all I gotta say is when I stopped the treadmill and hiking for lifting, I got nothing but firmer.

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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1058488-squats-weights-pain-in-bum-caused-this-pics

spade117

^Great gif.

ritchiedrama

I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home.

This is your main problem.

Sit ups and bodyweights is a start, but it won't have the results that you're looking for.

Agreed.. and

can you stop being so damn swole please

jacksonpt

I do no strength training except for a body conditioning class that I do once a week which involves sit ups, exercises for legs etc. Is this enough if I maybe do it a few times a week at home.

This is your main problem.

Sit ups and bodyweights is a start, but it won't have the results that you're looking for.

Agreed.

Stay focused on your diet, and add some legitimate strength training.

eladli

can you stop being so damn swole please lol, what does this mean???

Thanks for all the good suggestions, will take them on board :-)

caramammal

as well as everything above, also make sure you are lifting heavy enough.

I spent a long time going nowhere by doing those low weight high rep exercises. They will not tone you as quickly (if at all) as doing a high weight with short rep weights.

I saw a change in body shape within 2 weeks and was absolutely amazed. Lift as heavy as you can to do 6-8 reps and try for about 3-4 sets. The last rep of each set should be a struggle to complete but not impossible.

ritchiedrama

can you stop being so damn swole please lol, what does this mean???

Thanks for all the good suggestions, will take them on board :-)

Oh, thee reply was to ChiMan, doesn't matter