Strength training for beginners w/o gym

JenniferIsLosingIt

Ok so here lately I have seen tons of posts touting the importance of strength training, but I do not have a gym membership. I cannot afford it just yet. But I do have one of those total gym machines, (it is quielty growing dust as we speak) Can anyone give me any recommendations? I am 5 foot 5 and 371 I walk 2 miles a day 5 or 6 days a week, and swim in the ocean on the weekends. I would love to hear some advice!! Thanks in advance.

miss_phat_booty

I'm no expert when it comes to those total gym machines... The strength training that's talked about the most on here is lifting heavy weights with barbells, dumb bells & body weight. You may be able to google some strength training routines for a total gym machine.

TheStephil

http://strengthunbound.com/

This has a lot of bodyweight exercises and information.

JenniferIsLosingIt

Thanks I will check this out!

dym123

Check out the exercises that came with the total gym, if you don't have them, I sure you can use the google. Also check out Fitness Blender on YouTube. They have tons of videos using both dumbbells and body weight exercises.

JenniferIsLosingIt

Thank you! I cannot believe I didnt think to use google! Bahaha!