Weightlifting alternatives?

Briaboo4
Briaboo4 Posts: 1,080 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am aware of the benefits of weight training when it comes to losing body fat but I can't afford to join a gym and I don't have room in my flat start a home gym. So what are the alternatives that will give me similar results? Kettlebells? Fitness bands? Push ups?

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  • natalie412
    natalie412 Posts: 1,039 Member
    Kettlebells are awesome. I recommend Lauren Brooks DVDs or her book (which I am using). They have really transformed my body and it is fun!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    TRX type things could be good as well. kettles bells are good as well but they are expensive if you want a range of weights
  • ruststar
    ruststar Posts: 489 Member
    Body weight exercises - Nerd Fitness has lots of good information and workout plans: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
    ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

    I love kettle bells and resistence bands, and you can get great results with them. I have a 4kg and an 8kg bell (I found on sale in local shop) and this is a nice range for me.

    Not heard about TRX - what is it?

    Good luck
  • Briaboo4
    Briaboo4 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Thank you! I think I might take the plunge and buy a kettlebell (and DVD) and I'll check out the Nerd Fitness exercises. :)
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