Strength training for beginners w/o gym

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JenniferIsLosingIt
JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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.

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  • miss_phat_booty
    miss_phat_booty Posts: 117
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    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
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
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    http://strengthunbound.com/

    This has a lot of bodyweight exercises and information.
  • JenniferIsLosingIt
    JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
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    Thanks I will check this out!
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
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    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
    JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
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    Thank you! I cannot believe I didnt think to use google! Bahaha!

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