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cwade1021
cwade1021 Posts: 95 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys

I am looking for some good solid help in the exercise department. I genuinely enjoy working out/exercising but I always feel like I'm not doing it right. I'll go to the gym and half-heartedly do the machines, spend some time on the treadmill, attend a class here or there and get discouraged when nothing happens.

Now you always hear that cardio is important but I am starting to get the impression that serious weight training is just as (if not more) important than cardio. Can someone help me with this?

I did pick up the new rules of lifting for women (or whatever it is called). Haven't had a chance to flip through it but I look forward to. I've heard good things about the 30 day shred so I picked that up too- but honestly I feel kind of skeptical about a complete workout regime that only requires 30 minutes of your time (but hey it was $10 so no huge loss there).

I'd like to avoid joining a gym if at all possible, or at least not until the weather turns really sour.

Here is what I am up against:

Stay at home Mom who works part time evenings/weekens
I have a double BOB jogging stroller (cardio)
30 Day Shred
3lb weights (pathetic I know...)
Rules of lifting for women

Now here is a key to this. I am headed up to Canada in 3 weeks for a month to visit family. I've considered getting a drop in/monthly pass to a local gym for the time I'm there, but knowing my parents (I'm going without my husband) having them babysit the kids might be an issue (don't ask...). So I was planning on popping the 30DS DVD into my luggage and picking up a cheap set of weights when I'm there.

But here's the deal. I'd really like to be in shape. Sure I can lose weight but I don't want to be a "fat" thin person (KWIM?). I'd love to be lean and healthy (I know everyone says that) and I understand it will be a lot of (hard) work. I can't really afford a personal trainer and everyone here seems very knowledgeable and there are some amazing success stores out there.

I'm really hoping to get some non judgmental feedback and help, please :-)

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  • Katydone
    Katydone Posts: 50
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    It sounds like you have some great ideas on exercise. I was taking care of my granddaughters recently and some good exercise was having them chase me around the house. Start with something that will work for you, something you can realistically stick to long term. As a grandparent I would watch your kids while you got exercise or just have some time to yourself. Kate
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    If you do a search for 30 DS you will see people have had great results with it. If the want a bit more variety without spending too much there is:

    Jillian Michaels' 30 day slim down

    It's a rotation suposedly created by Jillian ( although I cant find the original source). It consists of the 30DS, No More Trouble Zones, and Burn Fat/Boost Metabolism which are in a box set.

    Quick trouble zones are the exercises here you don't lie down.

    Here is what the program looks like

    DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 2 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 3 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 4 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 5 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 6 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 7 - OFF!
    DAY 8 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 9 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 10 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES

    DAY 11 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 12 - BANISH FAST, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 13 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 14 - OFF!
    DAY 15 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 16 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 17 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 18 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & 2
    DAY 19 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 20 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM

    DAY 21 - OFF!
    DAY 22 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 & 1
    DAY 23 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 24 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 25 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 26 - OFF!
    DAY 27 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1
    DAY 28 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 29 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 AND THEN LEVEL 1
    DAY 30 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
  • cwade1021
    cwade1021 Posts: 95 Member
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    If you do a search for 30 DS you will see people have had great results with it. If the want a bit more variety without spending too much there is:

    Jillian Michaels' 30 day slim down

    It's a rotation suposedly created by Jillian ( although I cant find the original source). It consists of the 30DS, No More Trouble Zones, and Burn Fat/Boost Metabolism which are in a box set.

    Quick trouble zones are the exercises here you don't lie down.

    Here is what the program looks like

    DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 2 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 3 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 4 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 5 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 6 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 7 - OFF!
    DAY 8 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1
    DAY 9 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 10 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES

    DAY 11 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 12 - BANISH FAST, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 13 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 14 - OFF!
    DAY 15 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 16 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 17 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 18 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 & 2
    DAY 19 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 20 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM

    DAY 21 - OFF!
    DAY 22 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 & 1
    DAY 23 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 24 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM
    DAY 25 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2
    DAY 26 - OFF!
    DAY 27 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES & 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1
    DAY 28 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM & QUICK TROUBLE ZONES
    DAY 29 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 AND THEN LEVEL 1
    DAY 30 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES
    This looks promising. Thanks!! I'll start her.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
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    If you want to be serious and be the best you that you can be, check this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

    Here is an updated link to the routine I would recommend for you. Starting out it can be done at home with dumbbells and a bench.

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
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    but honestly I feel kind of skeptical about a complete workout regime that only requires 30 minutes of your time (but hey it was $10 so no huge loss there).

    30-60 minutes a day, 3-6 days a week. With a decent workout routine, you will be in outstanding shape.
  • cwade1021
    cwade1021 Posts: 95 Member
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    If you want to be serious and be the best you that you can be, check this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

    Here is an updated link to the routine I would recommend for you. Starting out it can be done at home with dumbbells and a bench.

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933
    Fantastic, I have reading material for the evening. Thank you ever so much!
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
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    Resistance bands travel well and can be used anywhere

    Plenty of online work outs - just an example of sites you can find online

    http://www.bodylastics.com/liveworkouts/

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