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sophieamhaley
sophieamhaley Posts: 85
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I don't have the time, nor can I afford to go to the gym. I only have 3 and 5lb weights at home.

I currently plank, do squats, walk and go jogging.
I want to build my upper body strength too.
I just want to get fit!

Any key moves that work well for people at home? Not just arms, I want all over fitness!

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  • eso2012
    eso2012 Posts: 337 Member
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    See if you can find anything from this post - long list.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1193777-love-fitnessblender-any-other-similar-sites?hl=love+fitnessblender&page=1#posts-18692377


    I suggest you follow a programme or two, which gives you a good idea of the overall choreograph. You will learn specific moves but also work all muscle groups (great for overall fitness and prevents injuries).

    Shape.com (magazine) has lots of moves. Nike trainer app, ifitness, etc...lots of apps out there.

    Learning individual moves may not be a good starting point for reasons mentioned above. But do find some good references - it helps you to understand the anatomy and to visualize what you are working on.
  • cjazz72
    cjazz72 Posts: 80 Member
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    Push ups, Side planks, bench press, lunges, leg lifts, side leg lifts, cross leg raise abduction, bicep curls, forearm curls, dumbell back rows.....I could go on but those are I think are the best and work the most of the body.
  • sjaplo
    sjaplo Posts: 974 Member
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    Yoga!

    yogajournal.com for the poses.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    Convict condtioning
    Nerdfitness
    YAYOG
    Strength Unbound
  • jenicejinxedmonds
    jenicejinxedmonds Posts: 17 Member
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    Convict condtioning
    Nerdfitness
    YAYOG
    Strength Unbound


    What is convict conditioning?
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
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    I'm suggesting Jillian Michaels everywhere it seems, but I have thoroughly enjoyed working out with her DVDs. 30 Day Shred is great. I use 5-lb weights for now until my weakling arms can handle more. :)
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
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    I don't have the time, nor can I afford to go to the gym. I only have 3 and 5lb weights at home.

    I currently plank, do squats, walk and go jogging.
    I want to build my upper body strength too.
    I just want to get fit!

    Any key moves that work well for people at home? Not just arms, I want all over fitness!

    Get a pull up bar, do negatives if you can't do a pull up.

    Push ups: Start with the wall or an arm of couch if you can't do one flat.

    Goblet squat with any heavy object in your house or outside.

    Overhead press with any heavy object.

    Deadlift with heavy objects.
  • sophieamhaley
    sophieamhaley Posts: 85
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    [/quote]Get a pull up bar, do negatives if you can't do a pull up..

    Goblet squat with any heavy object in your house or outside.
    [/quote]

    What are negatives?
    Also, what's a goblet squat?
    Thanks ????
  • evanblove
    evanblove Posts: 82 Member
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    For body weight exercise, check out You are Your Own Gym, Convict Conditioning, and Al Kavadlo
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    Convict condtioning
    Nerdfitness
    YAYOG
    Strength Unbound


    What is convict conditioning?

    Its a book that details total body strength building with little to no equipment
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    Get a pull up bar, do negatives if you can't do a pull up..

    Goblet squat with any heavy object in your house or outside.
    [/quote]

    What are negatives?
    Also, what's a goblet squat?
    Thanks ????
    [/quote]
    Negatives are the eccentric move of an exercise. Lowering yourself doing a push up, lowering yourself during a pull up, etc. Goblet squats are done holding a dumbbell or any weight with your arms down in front of you
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
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    Resistance bands.

    You can adjust them to make them stronger/weaker. My girlfriend uses them, and they can be great for many different types of exercises.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,239 Member
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    Links to a whole host of different programs, some free, some to purchase :

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/402679-good-body-weight-resources

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