Exercising Alone and Resistance Band Exercises (HELP!!)

allikat93

So two things. First off.. Exercising alone. Does anyone else feel ridiculous? I think that is one of the main reasons I am not more active. Any way to get over this feeling? I try to do crunches or lunges and stop after a few cause I just feel silly. Guess it would be easier if I had a video to follow... Idk.

Second.. My guy had bought some resistance bands at goodwill a few weeks ago. I want to use them but have NO idea what kind of higs can be done with them. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance

lynzbeaner

I love resistance bands... Do biceps, triceps, and chest. Maybe you could find an example on YouTube. Get a video so you won't feel strange just squatting out of nowhere. I like slim in six by beach body...it does all of that and uses resistance bands.

lynzbeaner

Also, check out the be fit channel on you tube

allikat93

Unfortunately (should have mentioned this in op) i dont have unlimited data access. I live in the middle of nowhere and dont have internet out here except for my phone (3gb as of today cause I begged my guy for another gig so I could get more help off here) Youtube or internet videos in general would cost me a ton of money. Any videos on disc you would recommend?

fresh_start59

I prefer to exercise alone, but that's probably because I'm so out of shape that I'm embarrassed to have anyone see working out.

But I do love my resistance bands!

They work a little differently than weights. Unlike weights, they are not a steady resistance all the way through an exercise. For example, the farther you stretch them, the heavier the resistance. For me, this is a good thing. My arms get tired easily, but I don't have to worry about dropping a heavy weight on my foot.

Here are some videos that I've found to be very helpful:

These show a bunch of different moves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzyCtzAF8F0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrxZCC8NcH4

Another guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYPvRyKPWeU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRYJGLU0bO0

And yet another guy. I like the music in these, but you might want to turn down the sound if everyone is asleep:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxFcbMwUXI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w55RbXz3taY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkL83DLEX90

Whoops ... just saw that you don't have a lot of internet access. That makes things more difficult.

allikat93

Guess I am gonna have to save up data to watch some of these videos.. Or maybe use my roommates phone.. Wish my laptop connected to internet.. Has no drivers so I cant use library wifi

fresh_start59

Here is a pdf file that you can save to your computer and then print out for future use.
It will at least get you started until you can get better Internet access.

http://www.pima.gov/hr/health/pdfs/Resistance Band Workout.pdf

allikat93

Here is a pdf file that you can save to your computer and then print out for future use.
It will at least get you started until you can get better Internet access.

http://www.pima.gov/hr/health/pdfs/Resistance Band Workout.pdf

Omg!! Perfect!! Thank you soo much

JasmineOravec

I like doing rows with my resistance bands. Hope this helps!

Wrap the resistance band around a sturdy object in front of you (or use a door attachment) and stand or sit so that there's tension on the band and the bend is about chest-height.
Hold the handles in each hand, arms straight out in front with the palms facing each other.
Contract the back to pull the elbows in towards the torso in a rowing motion.
Keep the shoulders relaxed and down and only pull the elbows back to about torso level.
Return to start and repeat for 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps.

jaz050465

Look at Chalean Extreme DVD. My ou can use dumbells or bands.