Best at home exercises to drop weight??????
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Here's a good one that always worked for me.
Stand with feet shoulder width apart and grab one 5lb dumbbell in each hand. Hold the the dumbbells straight out in front of you and hold them there for 3-5 seconds. Now release them.
There, you just dropped 10lbs. :bigsmile:
Rinse and repeat until desired amount of weight is dropped.0 -
Hi.....
I have always been very confused about what are the best workouts to loose weight from the privacy of one's home.....i understand there is hardly any substitution to the gym ...but still what other stuff can be done to burn those cals at home....!!!!?????
The only thing that will drop fat is a calorie deficit.
Exercise is for shaping up the lean body mass only. Weight lifting will give you the most bang for your buck. I still run but I put it in 2nd place now and it's improved my look.
Lifting weights is KEY. I recently had my DXA scan done and at 51.5 years of age I have the bone density of a super athletic 30 year old. That is a direct result of lifiting for over 30 years. Now if that is not scientific proof that lifting weights keeps you younger I don't know what is!
My success story here --> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/740340-i-lost-60-lbs-at-age-51-anyone-can-any-workout0 -
Hi.....
I have always been very confused about what are the best workouts to loose weight from the privacy of one's home.....i understand there is hardly any substitution to the gym ...but still what other stuff can be done to burn those cals at home....!!!!?????
I have never been to the gym, but there r plenty of substitutions that work just fine! I lost all the weight I wanted to (18lbs), have maintained for over a year & am still losing bodyfat... Who needs a gym!0 -
Like others here I workout exclusively at home. I started really out of shape with Slim-in-6, moved on to P90X (twice), Insanity, P90X2... No, I'm not a BeachBody coach! But I do LOVE their programs!
I have RushFit on the way for my next workout. All I'll need are some dumbells...I can't wait!0 -
Hi.....
I have always been very confused about what are the best workouts to loose weight from the privacy of one's home.....i understand there is hardly any substitution to the gym ...but still what other stuff can be done to burn those cals at home....!!!!?????
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Best at home exercise you can do to drop weight is to practice clenching your mouth firmly shut after you've eaten your day's allocation of calories. WORK those jaw muscles! :bigsmile:
Which is my way of saying that while exercise is good for your health, most of weight loss comes from controlling what you eat.0 -
Leslie Sansone Walk Slim videos. I had been walking 3.5-5 miles a night, and when it has started getting dark earlier, I started back on the videos. I bought a few new pairs of pants and jackets a few weeks ago to tide me over until next season, and within a few weeks, most of them are already too big! You can lose a lot of weight and inches with the higher intensity or boosted videos!
^5 this! Leslie is great especially if you ahvent been exercising, she is a great place to start BEFORE you jump into the Turbo Fires etc, which are good as mentioned.
Main thing is find something you like because that is the only way you will keep doing it!0 -
TurboFIre! Started Jan of this year along with MFP and I'm down 71 pounds! All in the privacy of my own home office
If I can do it anyone can!
Absolutely Amazing Results! Congrats on all the hard work..0 -
I've lost 75 lbs then turned around and gained 15 lbs of muscle so far with some hex dumbbells, ankle weights, a pullup bar, and a mat. I have a treadmill too but mostly run outside.
I made my own program based on push-pull and rep range principles, basically applying barbell programming to bodyweight/low equipment workouts.
I'm nowhere near running out of resistance. Its not really possible in the upper body (you can deleverage positions to the human genetic max) and in the lower body a little weight can go a long way (weighted pistols with DB's in the front rack position, and glute-ham raises give your legs the same loads as people lifting massively heavy barbells).0 -
Hi.....
I have always been very confused about what are the best workouts to loose weight from the privacy of one's home.....i understand there is hardly any substitution to the gym ...but still what other stuff can be done to burn those cals at home....!!!!?????
Close the fridge.0 -
P90X!0
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Turbo Fire!0
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Chalene extreme
p90
Insanity
Jillian michaels 30 day shred, yoga, kettlebell
Bob Harper's kettlebell one0 -
I love doing Tae-Bo- it's been out for a while but there is nothing like it...you can burn a lot of calories in a small amount of time. Last night did it for 30 minutes and burned over 500 cals (but of course it depends on your weight & intensity). It's also not so hard that you can't last the whole workout, but not too easy either.0
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Really? B/C I haven't belonged to a gym in ....well probably 7 or more years and I dropped 35 lbs and I'm in WAY better shape then I ever was when I DID belong to a gym.
These are some of my favorite circuit training bootcamps:
http://toughmudder.com/tough-mudder-boot-camp-training/
However, I put together my own all the time and you can always google workouts to find one you like. I run a few times a week, go mountain biking, hiking, in line skating, I have a treadmill (which I hate to use but it's good for winter), a stationary bike, a pull up bar, a bo-flex, bands, free weights, dial a dumbbell, medicine balls, and the flexibility balancing ball.
Oh and look on your cable OnDemand you should have free fitness videos on there lots to choose from and if that doesn't tickle your fancy....you can always buy a DVD video you might like (I have some yoga, and ballet videos I like) and....WII or Kinect - I have XBOX Kinect with lots of fun sports and dance games.0 -
do you have an I-phone.. i down loaded free daily workouts and you can set it to any thing from full body workout- to -upper body, lower body for 10-30 mins. I did the full body 20 minute workout and was sweatin like crazy when i was done. Free and easy. Only thing you'll need is some simple hand weights.0
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Bob Harper's Kettlebell cardio shred, burpees, pushups, squats, lunges, jump rope, etc. can all be done at home effectively to lose weight. I do not have a gym membership and have lost almost 30lbs primarily from working out in my home. It's doable.
Other dvd's I have used are turbo jam, insanity, p90x, brazil butt lift, zumba and tae bo.0 -
Body Revolution - Jillian Michaels 30 minutes a day 6 days a week, something different every day. Total of 90 days. AWESOME program!0
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I have never set foot in a gym, but am in MUCH better shape than most I know!! Millions of DVD's or programs you can buy....or hit YouTube for FREE workouts!!! Just found bodyrock.tv.......not sure what I think- some days I love the video (new 'workout' each day....some days it is a bit weird...anywhoo...... no gym needed, you just have to want it, and do it. Go areound your house and CLEAN!! Move the furniture, dust the top or EVERYTHING!!, climb, stetch, and pick up anything heavy!!!!0
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YouTube has Zumba videos... If you have Brighthouse cable they have exercise clips & routines *Sports & Fitness Channel* Check your listings... Fill up 2 Milk or Water Jugs w/Water (I add Food coloring for fun) LoL, these are good weights (Weight of 1 US Gallon of water = approx. 8.35 lb)... Every chore I do around the house I jog or speed walk to do it... I also jog in place while watching TV. I may look crazy half the time, LOL, but w/Diet and these exercises I've lost 32.2 lbs in 4.5 months. I'll take crazy anyday with results like this... LoL. Good Luck Gyrl
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bump, I have been doing Jillian Michael DVDs, as well as zumba and dance off the inches and running. Gym wise right now can't afford it and have to be at home with my son.0
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Insanity!0
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I am in better shape now than I ever was when I was a gym rat. Diet is key but I workout at home 6 days a week. I recommend Jillian Michael's DVDs, Supreme 90 Day, Bodyrock, Zuzka light (on youtube), Sarah Lurie's kettle bell DVDs. I recommend doing circuit training or heavy weight lifting in addition to cardio to get the best results.0
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I love my elliptical!!!0
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Insanity all the way!!!! You cant go wrong with Shaun T he will make u sweat and push yourself past what you think you can do. Its hard but rewarding and you see Insane results
45 day Completed = 20+ LBS dropped for me (I also try to eat as clean as possible with a few cheat days)0 -
With only seven exercises you can do a complete, at home, fat burning workout. And no, you don't need a big, lunky piece of cardio equipment to do slow, boring aerobic training.
Many people don't have time to consistently go to the gym and want to workout at home. But how many exercises can you do in your workouts at home with dumbbells? I have put together some training options you can do at home. The options include dumbbell workouts and exercises that need no external resistance. I have provided many options so that even a home workout can have variety.
In fact, this entire workout can be done with only your bodyweight, but for a more advanced challenge, you can use dumbells in certain exercises.
The workout doesn't use any machines either, because this allows you to use more muscles per ecxercise when you do standing exercises or push-ups instead of the pec-dec at your local gym.
Here's the workout.
1) bodyweight squat
2) pushup or kneeling pushup
Do exercises 1 and 2 back to back with no rest. Aim for 8-12 repetitions per set. If you are advanced, you can use dumbells for the squat and even harder pushup, such as decline pushups to increase the difficulty of the workout. For beginners, stick to bodyweight squats and kneeling pushups.
Do the squat and pushup back to back without rest, but rest 1 minute before repeating the exercises again. Then rest a minute, and repeat one more time. Then you will have done this superset (that's what it is called when you do two exercises back to back) 3 times.
However, beginners should do all exercises in the entire workout only once. Only advanced fitness levels can use the 3 superset system.
3) split squat
A split squat is also called a stationary lunge. That requires you to split your feet apart by taking a step forward. Use the wall for balance if you are a beginner. If you are advanced, you can hold dumbells in your hands during the split squat. Do all repetitions for one side and then repeat for the other side. Drop your hips straight down and use your glutes and hamstrings and quadriceps to push your body back up. Do 8 repetitions per side.
4) mountain climber
For the mountain climber, get into a pushup position. Brace your abs as if someone was going to punch you in the stomach. Maintain that during the entire exercise. Lift one foot off the ground and bring that knee up to your chest. Touch the foot down. Slowly return to the start position. Alternate sides for 10 repetitions per side.
Do exercises 3 and 4 as another superset, and do it 3 times - the same way as above - only if you are advanced.
5) Reverse lunge
A reverse lunge is a moving split squat. Stand with your feet together. Take a step back with one leg. Drop your hips down and bend both knees. Then squeeze your butt and thigh of the front leg (the leg that didn't go anywhere) and pull yourself back up to the start position. Do 8 reps on one side and 8 on the other. Beginners use the wall for balance. Advanced can hold dumbells in hands.
6) Close-grip pushup
The close grip pushup is the same as the normal pushup, except your hands are shoulder width apart, not wider. Keep your elbows tucked into your sides. This works your triceps (the back of your arms) more. Do 8-15 repetitions.
Advanced fitness levels can do 3 supersets. beginners just one set of each.
7) Jumping jacks
Finish the workout with the classic Jumping Jack exercise. beginners do 20 and then stretch. Advanced fitness levels can do 50 jumping jacks, take a 30 second break, and repeat up to 3 times. Then finish with stretching for your tight muscle groups.
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I would buy Pilates videos. Pilates is awesome.0
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Eat a healthy calorie deficit, exercise results are mostly dictated by what or what you don't eat.0
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