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strength training workout ideas

ademiter
ademiter Posts: 176 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all. I dd the 30 day Shred and lost about 9 pounds and definitely a few inches. Then i went straight to cardio on my elliptical. Thats all ive been doing but i know its not enough. Without having to watch another dvd what arebsome really good strength training exercises i could do at home? Wuld it be best if i joined the gym for strength training. Ive seen a lot of before and after pics of people who just do cardio and those who strength train. I definitely want a strength trained body!!! What suggestions do u all have for a workout routine?

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  • Lukazetta
    Lukazetta Posts: 427 Member
    Research, research, and research...plenty of strength training/circuit training videos you can look at on youtube just to get started.

    There are various sites online that have routines planned fit to your goal. Ex: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan-muscle-building-2039-female.html

    Remember that your body is different then everyone else's, don't get hooked on to opinionated products/trainers/guides who just want you to waste your money. Do the research yourself and don't be afraid to ask anyone for tips.

    Good luck!
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I know you said no video, but this is a quick demo run-through. you don't have to watch it to do the workout, just watch it once and write or print out the steps.

    it's good routine for home: using just body weight, and preferably a chin up bar, but if you don't have one, the guy demonstrates how to use your table. scroll down to subsequent video.


    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/17/advanced-body-weight-workout-warning-this-will-kick-your-*kitten*/

    if it's too hard there is a Beginner's workout too, but that one is really easy; I just coached my 10-year-old and his friend through it today.

    blessings.
  • LeslieMDoyle
    LeslieMDoyle Posts: 162 Member
    Thanks for introducing me to the NerdFitness site. I haven't done any type of strength training in YEARS. I love the idea of starting with one's own body weight.
  • Snikkee
    Snikkee Posts: 295 Member
    I go to the YMCA for most of my classes and they have circuit strength and circuit mix classes that will kick your butt. I love them! If you are looking for something on your own, create circuits of your own for an hour work out

    Example:

    50 jumping jacks
    50 push ups
    50 lunges
    50 reverse crunches

    this would be one circuit, but you would do these 3-4 times each then move on to the next circuit.
    you can create these with adding in dumbells, etc.

    Friend me if you need any other tips, suggestions, or ideas. I have tons!

    :) good luck!
  • ademiter
    ademiter Posts: 176 Member
    Thanks SO much!!!!:smile:
  • Ripken818836701
    Ripken818836701 Posts: 607 Member
    Here is a link to a thread were I posted a detailed program/split with instructions on how to do each exercise.
    ]http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/549106-help-with-weight-training-this-is-what-i-have-please?page=1#posts-7735846
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