What is the best at home strength training?

Andrea_Reid

Hello all.
This is my 50th day and I have been doing all cardio 6 days a week 30 to 40 mins a day. I would like to add some strength training at home but have no clue what to do. I have 2lbs( i think) weights. Any suggestions?

wickedcricket

30 day shred - get 3 lbs weights

alyssa92982

P90x

jaramae

I'd like to know this as well! Perferably stuff that uses minimal equipment

kristinaohno

i agree too. And i didn't like 30 Day Shred. it was too hard for me. i ended up crying and yelling at the tv both times that i've tried it.

AZKristi

There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

Plank
Side plank
Chest Pushups
Tricep Pushups
Squats
Lunges
Pilates exercises
Yoga poses

Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com

dianer75935

bump

99clmsntgr

There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

Plank
Side plank
Chest Pushups
Tricep Pushups
Squats
Lunges
Pilates exercises
Yoga poses

Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com

This is a good list. Also remember that there's a good number of regular household items you can use for weights without actually spending money on weights. A gallon of water, for example, weighs a little over 8 pounds. You can put a 5 pound bag of flour in a grocery bag for an instant 5-lb dumbell.

jaramae

There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

Plank
Side plank
Chest Pushups
Tricep Pushups
Squats
Lunges
Pilates exercises
Yoga poses

Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com

This is a good list. Also remember that there's a good number of regular household items you can use for weights without actually spending money on weights. A gallon of water, for example, weighs a little over 8 pounds. You can put a 5 pound bag of flour in a grocery bag for an instant 5-lb dumbell.

Both of these suggestions sound great!

rocketpants

The big compound movements that use your own body weight are by far the best bang for your buck. They will lead big results with out a lot of time invested.

Pushups work (shoulders, chest, triceps, abs, low back) [note do different hand positions close, wide, medium; and put your feet on a chair. This varies the muscles you are targeting]
Chinups / pullups (you can buy a bar on amazon for $20) (shoulders, upper back, and biceps)
Dips
Squats / Lunges (glutes, hamstrings, quads)
Calf raises (calves)

I still use 50lb selectable dumbells to work on some of the smaller muscles but you can totally get by with out this, or go buy some resistance bands for $30 or so.

TeaBea

No Equipment:

Kelly Coffey Meyer - 30 Minutes to Fitness: Body Training

This DVD has 2 - 30 workouts and lots of premixes (keeps it fresh). Kelly is wonderful & there is someone showing modifications throughout. Video Clip: http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/kelly-coffeys-30-minutes-to-fitness-body-training-5756

10 Minute Solutions are a great way for beginners to start. Each DVD has 5 - 10 minute workouts. You program as many sections as you have time for. The pilates ones are my favorite. Most do not require weights.

poustotah

I have really enjoyed the 30 day shred and Lauren Brooks kettle bells.

rileysowner

I have a few on my blog here that I have used that require no equipment (just body weight).

Here is one to start with http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/rileysowner/view/beginner-focused-bodyweight-workout-102072

jacksonpt

Check out the Tough Mudder workout. IIRC, it requires minimal or no equipment, has a dozen or so exercises, and is a pretty tough 30 minute (or so) workout. I'll be getting back to that once the weather turns.