Simple (but effective) workouts?

DanielleeeLP
DanielleeeLP Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
The only reason I ask that they be simple is because I want to be able to do them at home. I don't have access to a gym until the fall (I'm a college student) because the gym on campus only allows you inside if you are registered for the current semester (which I am not). I also don't have any free weights. Just a treadmill and olyptical (sp?).

I know I can do squats, push ups and planks.
What kind of variations can I do for those workouts and what are some new ones I should try?

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  • Terpnista84
    Terpnista84 Posts: 517 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/full-body-bodyweight-workout.html

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/17/advanced-body-weight-workout-warning-this-will-kick-your-*kitten*/

    heres a couple. if you google bodyweight workout you'll get some more along these lines
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    FitnessBlender.com
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)

    Ah yes, jump squats. The bane of my existence - second only to the overhead press.
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    I second fitness blender and would also recommend googling You Are Your Own Gym.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    thedailyhiit.com
    youtube zuzka light
    nerdfitness.com
    Lovingfit.com
    angrytrainerfitness.com
    blogliates
  • Terpnista84
    Terpnista84 Posts: 517 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)

    Ah yes, jump squats. The bane of my existence - second only to the overhead press.
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo not the overhead press!! *cries*
  • KaelaLee88
    KaelaLee88 Posts: 229 Member
    I can highly recommend Callanetics as a great way to tone and shape your body. When used alongside a Cardio DVD, I've been seeing good results!

    I don't like the gym environment or prices, for £20 I have all the exercises I need to keep going :-)

    Kaela x
  • DanielleeeLP
    DanielleeeLP Posts: 3
    Thanks for all the replies so far everyone! I'll definitely be making up a workout sheet for myself and start next week :)

    Also, would Zumba be effective to incorporate a couple times a week as well??
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)

    Ah yes, jump squats. The bane of my existence - second only to the overhead press.
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo not the overhead press!! *cries*

    lol burpees??
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Thanks for all the replies so far everyone! I'll definitely be making up a workout sheet for myself and start next week :)

    Also, would Zumba be effective to incorporate a couple times a week as well??

    anything that you LIKE and do regularly will be a benefit!!!
  • EllaIsNotEnchanted
    EllaIsNotEnchanted Posts: 226 Member
    people gave a lot of great sites and links.

    also, start slowly budgeting small workout equipment for home. I love Full Body weight routine and do it a lot. However, I really noticed improvement when I used equipment.

    For example, purchased myself a pull-up bar. Purchased myself a yoga mat. For my birthday I received a power rack (cheap from Craigslist). If you want it bad, make it happen.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)

    Ah yes, jump squats. The bane of my existence - second only to the overhead press.
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo not the overhead press!! *cries*

    lol burpees??

    ^^^ That one and mountain climbers made PT in the military an absolute nightmare for me.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    people gave a lot of great sites and links.

    also, start slowly budgeting small workout equipment for home. I love Full Body weight routine and do it a lot. However, I really noticed improvement when I used equipment.

    For example, purchased myself a pull-up bar. Purchased myself a yoga mat. For my birthday I received a power rack (cheap from Craigslist). If you want it bad, make it happen.

    And this^^^ is basically how my husband and I equipped our home gym. We still want a barbell and plate set, but no room currently.
  • chocolatexxmintt
    chocolatexxmintt Posts: 85 Member
    I use youtube videos for short and simple workouts when I just don't have the time or I want something light. I find the Xhit Daily and Fitness Blender channels are fantastic.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I like wall sits. You basically put your back against the wall and stoop down so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. I do this at the gym and put a 10 lb plate on my leg and hold for 30 seconds and repeat two more times. You can substitute with a book or hold a ball between your legs).

    Step-ups are good too- make sure you are doing it on a high, stable platform and hold something heavy in your hands for resistance.

    I don't know the name of this routine but you stand with your feet apart, place your hands behind your head and jump, landing with your knees bent. Do 12 of these, rest and repeat a few times. It sounds easy but it will kick your butt lol
    those are jump squats, and they will indeed kick your butt (as well as making it look bootylicious)

    Ah yes, jump squats. The bane of my existence - second only to the overhead press.
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooo not the overhead press!! *cries*

    lol burpees??

    ^^^ That one and mountain climbers made PT in the military an absolute nightmare for me.

    squat thrusters and mountain climbers... nopenope nope nope

    mountain climbers kick my *kitten* all over the place- i have NO idea why- they make my hips pop and yeah- just hell- miserable hell.
  • Jillian130
    Jillian130 Posts: 174 Member
    As stated above, Fitnessblender and blogilates are great. Also, check out BeFit Channel on YouTube. Befit Extreme 30, or 90, as well as BeFit HIIT, BeFit Go are all great series as well.

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