Strength Training Without Gym or Equipment
Krys_140
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The Question (for those who don't wish to read the details): What are some specific weight training exercises that can be done at home without specific equipment or a gym membership? I'm looking for Arms, Shoulders, Abs, Back, Legs - what else?
The Details (for those that like context): I started on MFP about 3 weeks ago, and have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement here. I've already lost 4 lbs (net), and am making much better choices with food. I've walked for exercise every single day since joining, which is a record for me. Now, I've challenged myself to add daily strength training, but I don't have a gym membership or equipment at home.
I do intend to join a gym very soon, but I don't want to wait on that to start building lean mass.
THANKS!!
The Details (for those that like context): I started on MFP about 3 weeks ago, and have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement here. I've already lost 4 lbs (net), and am making much better choices with food. I've walked for exercise every single day since joining, which is a record for me. Now, I've challenged myself to add daily strength training, but I don't have a gym membership or equipment at home.
I do intend to join a gym very soon, but I don't want to wait on that to start building lean mass.
THANKS!!
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There is a book and iphone app called "Be Your Own Gym" that uses body weight as resistance instead of weights. I have heard good things, but haven't tried it yet myself. I do have the app, but just haven't gotten around to it LOL.0
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First, excellent job on the weight loss!!! There are a few things I do at home without any equipment, but I'm still new at this too so my variety is limited. Push ups and superman planks are something I randomly drop and do. My children think I'm insane. A small investment in a body ball can open up a world of strength and flexibility exercises. Typically the ball will come with a book of different things you can do with it, or you can just Google it and get a lot of ideas. You can also put a chair on each side of you and use them to do dips. A sturdy tree branch outside (with gloves) makes a good pull-up bar. If you have on-demand on your TV, they have a lot of Pilates shows.
Uhhh..that's all I've got, hope it helps!0 -
I know your thread title says, "Without Equipment", but I use one very easy and inexpensive piece of equipment - a kettlebell. I can use it for all the strength training moves and it makes you become the machine. I use KettleWorx DVDs and I started out with a 5 lb. KB. I have since moved up to a 7 lb., and now on a 10 lb. I found the 7 and 10 on sale at Target.
My cardio started out with Zumba and I've since moved on to TurboFire, but it wasn't until I started using KettleWorx that I would hear, "How much WEIGHT have you LOST?"
I've done it all in my house, none of it in a gym. Hope this is helpful!
Edit to add: Wow, I'm all thumbs today - spelling. :blushing:0 -
The Question (for those who don't wish to read the details): What are some specific weight training exercises that can be done at home without specific equipment or a gym membership? I'm looking for Arms, Shoulders, Abs, Back, Legs - what else?
The Details (for those that like context): I started on MFP about 3 weeks ago, and have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement here. I've already lost 4 lbs (net), and am making much better choices with food. I've walked for exercise every single day since joining, which is a record for me. Now, I've challenged myself to add daily strength training, but I don't have a gym membership or equipment at home.
I do intend to join a gym very soon, but I don't want to wait on that to start building lean mass.
THANKS!!
http://www.moneycrashers.com/strength-training-exercises-women/0 -
I know you asked for no equipment, but I have been working out with a kettlebell. They are a GREAT tool for excercise, there are so many different excercises you can do with them (I you tube'd a few videos) and they aren't expensive. I got an 8 lb one at wal mart for less than 15 dollars!0
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I know you thread title says, "Without Equipment", but I use one very easy piece of equipment - a kettlebell. It can use it for all the strength training moves and makes you become the machine. I use KettleWorx DVDs and I started out with a 5 lb. KB. I have since moved up to a 7 lb., and now on a 10 lb. I found the 7 and 10 on sale at Target.
My cardio started out with Zumba and I've since moved on to TurboFire, but it wasn't until I started using KettleWorx that I would hear, "How much WEIGHT have you LOST?"
I've done it all in my house, non of it in a gym. Hope this is helpful!
haha didn't see this post! Looks like we're on the same page0 -
Yoga!0
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Push-ups, planks, dips, lunges, and squats can all be done around the house with no equipment.0
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I no longer go to a gym at all...
Here is a great site for strength training
http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere-030612/0 -
Have a look at "You Are Your Own Gym" - great book with LOADS of bodyweight exercises. He trains special ops but modifies exercises from beginner to elite. Love incorporating some of this stuff. When I have 5 minutes to spare at home, I will do calf raises, or push ups from the coffee table, dips...whatever.0
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It's kinda hard to do it without equipment. Your body gets used to its own body weight pretty fast and you need to keep making things heavier to keep pushing.
I would suggest the program ChaLean Extreme. You need a set of weights, preferably select-tech ones were you can change the weights fast, for women at least ones that go 5-25 lbs. I got mine for $130 off Ebay free shipping.0 -
Multiple variations of Pushups, dips, chair dips, pull up bars are cheap. Squats, lunges, lots of body weight options0
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There are a few DVDs out there that use your weight to build strength, with the help of 2-5lb hand weights. I personally love Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper, both from the Biggest Loser. Both incorporate cardio with strength to not only build muscle, but to burn calories. They do squats of different variations, planks, quick feet, static row...and so on. I've gained muscle and lost inches by doing these workout DVDs, along with Zumba or Hip Hop Abs for extra cardio.0
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I no longer go to a gym at all...
Here is a great site for strength training
http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere-030612/
Great resource! Thanks for sharing!0 -
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Congrats on the weight loss. Personally I'm not disciplined enough to do a work out with our following a routine, I am doing Turbo Fire right now. But if you don't want to spend money on a dvd, push-ups, lunges and squats are a must! I also love verpees (don't know how to spell that).0
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''you are your own gym'' by mark lauren
Never gymless by ross enamalt
Naked warrior by pavel
I think you'll have more than you ask for if you can get Any of the above books n craig ballantyne 's site too is good. www. Turbulencetraining.com
I hope this helps.0 -
I third the kettlebell suggestion. I love mine. I would start out heavier than previous posters suggested. I would start at a 15 then work your way up from that.0
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Go grab a resistance band. I got one at target pretty cheap and it came with a great little booklet with different exercises and how to do them. Other than that just do a variety of core exercises, and different kinds of pushups and lunges. You can find a bunch o you tube.0
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