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triff14
triff14 Posts: 129 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am wondering what are the alternatives to lifting heavy?

I got a gym membership this month and have started lifting weights, but it is really cutting into my budget so I am not going to be able to buy another month's membership. I have an elliptical at home for cardio, but I need an alternative to heavy lifting.

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  • jimmie65
    jimmie65 Posts: 655 Member
    Bodyweight. Push-ups with all sorts of variations. Pull-ups. Dips. Squats. Lunges. Planks.

    Start here: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
  • triff14
    triff14 Posts: 129 Member
    That's perfect! Thank you so much!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Bodyweight. Push-ups with all sorts of variations. Pull-ups. Dips. Squats. Lunges. Planks.

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

    Yes I love this. I do this when I'm travelling for work.

    I also get a lot of bodyweight workout ideas from Pinterest. I've pinned my favorites. Feel free to check them out.
    http://pinterest.com/alpine1994/fitness-for-travelling/
    http://pinterest.com/alpine1994/fitness/
  • LaDonnaF
    LaDonnaF Posts: 53 Member
    resistance bands are not terribly expensive

    backpack filled with stuff... heavy books... canned goods, etc. that bodyrock tv thing has good at home workouts
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
    I have a question along these lines.I've read on the threads,to build muscle I should be using heavy weights.Will lower weights and doubling reps produce the same results? I'm not in a position to buy any more weights right now.
  • farsteve
    farsteve Posts: 157 Member
    I have a question along these lines.I've read on the threads,to build muscle I should be using heavy weights.Will lower weights and doubling reps produce the same results? I'm not in a position to buy any more weights right now.

    In a word, No. But if you are an absolute complete newby at lifting, about anything will stimulate muscle growth and make you stronger. Lighter weights and very high reps can actually be catabolic to your muscles so you may want to avoid this particular routine if you are trying to build muscle.
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
    I've using them for about a month.Usually just ten pounds or so.But I'm loving the results so much I've been thinking of starting the heavier ones.I've been doing cardio, with weights on a "if i feel like it" basis, for about three years and am thrilled with how quickly I can see results all over by making them a more regular part of my routine.
  • triff14
    triff14 Posts: 129 Member
    Thanks everyone these are great suggestions!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    get a couple of kettles bells : 15 pounds and 32 pound/1 pood one.

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