Weight lifting Substitutes

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LadyFlexible
LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay, unlike other people I don't have enough money for a gym or weights so I need some ideas to make substitute weights and exercises like the bench press.
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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    Google: you are your own gym
    Apps, etc.

    youtube videos etc.
  • LadyFlexible
    LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    Check your local library for body weight exercise books or DVDs.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.
  • LadyFlexible
    LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.

    Not when you're saving up for a trip to Europe and college.
    Check your local library for body weight exercise books or DVDs.
  • jaiblevins
    jaiblevins Posts: 15
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    There is a great app called to Sworkit, that has a ton of great workouts.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.

    Not when you're saving up for a trip to Europe and college.
    Check your local library for body weight exercise books or DVDs.

    If you're not willing to make a $3 sacrifice, I can't help you.

    Good luck.
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
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    Here's a free bodyweight routine.

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,375 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.

    Not when you're saving up for a trip to Europe and college.
    Check your local library for body weight exercise books or DVDs.

    If you're not willing to make a $3 sacrifice, I can't help you.

    Good luck.

    QFT
  • LadyFlexible
    LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.

    Not when you're saving up for a trip to Europe and college.
    Check your local library for body weight exercise books or DVDs.

    If you're not willing to make a $3 sacrifice, I can't help you.

    Good luck.

    Sorry... -O.O I'll try those youtube videos though.
  • Strongandhealthy1234
    Strongandhealthy1234 Posts: 52
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    I use two dumbells , cheap. Huge difference in abs.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
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    Yea, App costs cash, might look up youtube videos.

    It's $3

    and worth it.

    Not when you're saving up for a trip to Europe and college.
    If you can afford a trip to Europe, you can afford $3 for a great app that does exactly what you are asking for. You might have to plan your trip for one day later...

    Yes you can also use YouTube..but You Are Your Own Gym lays out a 10 week program for you, talks you through it, tracks your progress, etc. I don't have to figure out which exercises to do on what days. I almost never pay for apps, and I bought this one.
  • LadyFlexible
    LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
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    ^ Alright, I'll give it a try. Is it customizable?
    Here's a free bodyweight routine.

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

    Ooo thank you! Thank you!
  • Muddy_Yogi
    Muddy_Yogi Posts: 1,459 Member
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    doyogawithme.com has free yoga workouts.
  • LeslieMDoyle
    LeslieMDoyle Posts: 162 Member
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    I love nerdfitness.com. He has multiple workouts that use your own body weight or household items as weights. If you buy anything with a twist-on lid, you can fill it with water or sand to the weight of your choice. Good luck!
  • LadyFlexible
    LadyFlexible Posts: 108 Member
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    ^ I checked it out, it looks like something I could definitely use, especially in regards to substitute weights.
    doyogawithme.com has free yoga workouts.

    Gonna probably need this to be flexible for what I plan on doing.
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,871 Member
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    You will have to watch ads before each work out, but this woman is awesome! I have done some of her workouts and they are hard! She makes it look easy but don't be fooled.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw_ZR86hNQI
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
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    doyogawithme.com has free yoga workouts.
    while the majority of those videos aren't going to be a substitute for weight lifting...this is a GREAT site!
  • toad493lbs
    toad493lbs Posts: 39 Member
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    Walmart has dumbells priced very reasonable. Pick up 2, 3 or 5 pounders and watch some youtube to get some ideas. I do a routine that includes super 7's. light weights and lots of reps ='s strength.
  • SrJoben
    SrJoben Posts: 484 Member
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    I successfully increased my strength using an earlier version of this program.

    http://www.startbodyweight.com/

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