Strength training

fzyfrog

I am currently training for a marathon. I run 3 days a week and have cross train or rest days the other 4 days a week. I am trying to tone and firm the muscles in my arms (specifically my "bat wings aka triceps) and legs (well the ones buried underneath all this fatty tissue, lol). I have 5 lb hand weights. I do not have a gym membership so I need suggestions of DVDs I can watch at home. Does anyone have any? Thanks!

Sorry to the 2nd person who posted. I should have said I can not do the Shred video as it hurts my knees. I already own it. I am looking for something that doesn't involve any jumping or cardio. I am looking for strictly strength training.

CricketKate

:happy: I have the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. I got it at Walmart for $9. It does total body.

mlb929

I've taken 1:30 MPM off my 10K time since I started P90X. I wish I would have known about it before I did my marathon training. I had muscle imbalances which led to knee pain about 5 weeks before my marathon, it was a difficult road. Since doing P90X I have no knee pain at all, plus with my speed increase I'm totally excited. They are at home DVD's which you can do in addition to running. I'm not a "coach" for beachbody.com but definitely think P90X should be in every runner's training.

Another option which I did prior to my marathon training, then didn't cross train and put miles in of running - a kettlebell. I really enjoyed kettelbell DVD's - I started with 10 minute solutions, not the best for form - and ended with Amy Bento. I also have a book of BodySculpting for Woman by Lorna Kleidman. She's supposed to have a DVD out soon, I'm waiting impatiently.

lucielu2

try Chalean Extreme -its awesome

tabbychiro

I used to do just the strength training parts of the Shred when it was bothering my legs. The moves are easy enough to do from memory without the DVD.

reginarb

I have a Winsor Pilates video that I ordered online years ago. All you need is a mat. No yogo, but it is slow and controlled. Great for body scultping.

frenchfri87

Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength :flowerforyou:

fzyfrog

Great idea tabby!! Maybe I'll watch all 3 levels and just do the strength train from each one!! Genious!!

I used to do just the strength training parts of the Shred when it was bothering my legs. The moves are easy enough to do from memory without the DVD.

fzyfrog

I'll check this one out! Thanks!

Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength :flowerforyou: