Weights at home

floydypants
floydypants Posts: 52 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any advice for weights I can do at home? Or know of any threads with good tips? It is not possible for me to join a gym at the moment.

I have dumbells and a 5kg kettlebell I am just not sure on how to get best use out of what I have.

Any help would be appreciated :smile:

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  • 55in13
    55in13 Posts: 1,091 Member
    http://greatist.com/fitness/22-kick-*kitten*-kettlebell-exercises

    EDIT - and yes, I know your kettlebell is smaller than what they say there. Use it anyway; it will be fine to start with and you can do more reps faster as you progress and then get another bigger one.
  • ppdes
    ppdes Posts: 83 Member
    Do the 30DS maybe? but you can also check this site = http://scoobysworkshop.com/ for home exercises without much equipment...
  • JulesAlloggio
    JulesAlloggio Posts: 480 Member
    Oh my goodness, LOTS of programs you can do at home.

    You don't need silly DVD's to get a fabulous body =)

    I work out at home, I haven't been to a gym in over 10 years
  • estielouise
    estielouise Posts: 46 Member
    I do davina -Body pump section of high energy 5 dvd, its only 15 minutes but I do it twice
  • z4dow
    z4dow Posts: 43 Member
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

    See the video for each exercise, good form is important.
    Add weight when you hit the recommended reps of an exercise.
  • sportyag
    sportyag Posts: 12
    I use the Nike Training Club app. also sparkpeople.com has great videos for at home workouts.

    Good Luck!
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
    http://wholelifestylenutrition.com/coaching/30-day-dumbbell-challenge/sculpt-the-body-of-your-dreams-with-the-30-day-dumbbell-challenge/

    This is a link to a great 30 day dumb bell challenge.....I got it from a friend on MFP and started it yesterday........I think this is exactly what you are looking for. Hope it helps you. I actually have a gym to go to, but this is regimented and works upper body one day and lower the next. Good luck!
  • laurie62ann
    laurie62ann Posts: 433 Member
    I LOVE Kelly Coffee-Myers DVD's! You use hand weights and I've seen amazing results. And she has so many that I don't get bored! I started with 5lb and 8lb weights, now I use 8lb, 10lb and 12lb weights.... Check the DVD's out on Amazon.com.
  • AynzL
    AynzL Posts: 40
    Fitnessblender.com has a lot of great workouts for free online. You can also find them all on youtube. On their website you can search all the videos for the type of video you want. Youtube has some great workout videos including jillian michaels, Jackie warner and ellen barrett. Good luck!
  • freemystery
    freemystery Posts: 184 Member
    Nike Training Club is amazing for cardio, can really get a lot out of it. I find it's not always so good for weights... try stumptuous.com for that perhaps? I love it for practical foolproof guidance on stuff... no trying to hard sell you miracle shakes and it doesn't assume any prior knowledge.
  • floydypants
    floydypants Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for all the replies! Lots of information here to look at, I will have a good look through.
  • Briko3
    Briko3 Posts: 266 Member
    Convict Conditioning

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