For someone with a teeny tiny apartment?!

Msaip

Hello all, first let me thank you in advance for your suggestions! I am looking into getting either a new set of dumbbells or maybe bands due to the small amount of space in my apartment. Are there any benefits to either or? I love dumbbells but don't have the money to keep buying a new set everytime the current get too light nor do I have the room for all those! Can I get the same benefit (toned) with the bands?

dixiewhiskey

Dumbbells... you have to have somewhere in that teeny tiny apartment to have a set.

LizL217

I'm a New Yorker, so I have a teeny tiny apartment also. If I work out at home, I generally do bodyweight exercises (push-ups, planks, lunges, etc.). Here's a good workout you can try:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

I wouldn't bother with dumbbells given your limited space, but they do make adjustable-weight dumbbells if you feel so inclined
http://www.workouthealthy.com/powerblock-sportblock-adjustable-dumbbell?gdftrk=gdfV23322_a_7c1162_a_7c3705_a_7cPB_d_Sport)
http://www.bowflexcatalog.com/bowflex_catalog/nln/landingpages/tplp/prdcd~710000/Bowflex+SelectTech+1090+Dumbbells.jsp?FOLDER<>folder_id=2534374302040886&amp;adID=DOFG2CFEED1&amp;gotoproduct=1&amp;sku=710000

A pull-up bar that can go on your door frame could be useful, and you can use bands with it to do assisted pull-ups, lat pull-downs and other exercises.
http://www.ultimatebodypress.com/pullupbar.html?productid=pullupbar&channelid=FROOG

Wiseandcurious

Dumbbells... you have to have somewhere in that teeny tiny apartment to have a set.

That's what I do in my teeny apartment. Also body weight. You can use the chairs and coffee tables as props, mirror to check form, door frame or table for pull exercises, a bit of floorspace by the bed for sit-ups and push-ups... Backpack with books for squats... You get a bonus workout as you walk from "prop" to "prop" between sets

There is a book called "you are your own gym" which can give you some inspiration, and as one suggestion for whole body dumbbell only routine - this: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

TheApocalypse

Have you looked into buying a weighted vest? You can adjust them usually by a pound or 2 at a time and use it for "body weight exercises". Generally they are a lot cheaper than dumbbells also.