Someone who can't afford to go to a gym?

pamwhite712

Joining a gym is not going to happen for me anytime soon. Can anyone recommend something like on youtube or another site that would show strength exercises that I can do? I don't even know what to search for, that's why I'm asking you all. Currently I'm just doing 60 minutes of cardio a day and an ab workout. I know I need strength training though.

preslyann50

bodyrock tv.. they give you daily work outs.

3foldchord

I do Bodyweight exercises at home.
Google "you are your own gym" and other Bodyweight books/websites.

erinsueburns

This is a good place to start:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

Imadarkswan

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dakotawitch

Do you have a Netflix subscription? If so, check out what's available there. You can get various types of DVDs if you have a DVD plan with them -- I try out yoga and other exercise videos with mine. The public library is also likely to have some good workout DVDs you can try. And also check out exercise podcasts...there are some great ones out there that are free.

JSheehy1965

nerdfitness.com greatist.com (search 50 best bodyweight exercises) google You Are Your Own Gym...all pretty great places to start.

emjoyhar

Youtube. I just search yoga, pilates, and aerobics, and they have thirty long instructional videos! It's perfect for me at home!

Hymerkar

Joining a gym is not going to happen for me anytime soon. Can anyone recommend something like on youtube or another site that would show strength exercises that I can do? I don't even know what to search for, that's why I'm asking you all. Currently I'm just doing 60 minutes of cardio a day and an ab workout. I know I need strength training though.

Hi, I am not sure about where you live, but most areas now are running an 'Exercise by Referral Scheme'. It is a scheme to get people fit. If you ask at your GP surgery, they can give you a referral. Sometimes is it a local class, or it could be a free pass to your local gym, depends where you live. Definitely worth asking.

summer8it

Don't forget about books, too! Check out what your public library has available. I've been using a book called "101 Ways to Workout with Weights" that shows 101 different dumbbell exercises. I've renewed it three times now, and still haven't tried everything in the book!

pamwhite712

Thanks guys! I will definitely check those sites out. And a bonus for me- I was just looking for something and found a Simply Pilates workout DVD and book that I had bought a year ago and forgotten about! It was like Christmas.

majope

Also, do you have cable? My system has a ton of fitness workouts On Demand, under something like "Sport and Fitness."