Beginner, at home strength training

MandyH1991
MandyH1991 Posts: 65 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Tips? Routines?

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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    What kind of equipment do you have? This will make a difference in what advice you'll get.
  • MandyH1991
    MandyH1991 Posts: 65 Member
    Myself. I am my equipment =p I can fill water jugs if I have to. I also have 5 pound dumb bells.
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    fitnessblender.com
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    You Are Your Own Gym. Google that.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Convict Conditioning.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    No Equipment? You Are Your Own Gym. Download the app. AMAZING program. Way better than anything you can get on DVD that is also 100% bodyweight based. And the app is only $3.00.
  • MandyH1991
    MandyH1991 Posts: 65 Member
    I'll have to find a way to get it without having to invest money. I don't have an extra $3 :ohwell: I am looking into everyon'es advice though.
  • jlynnm70
    jlynnm70 Posts: 460 Member
    Go look up some routines on Nerdfitness.com = they have some good bodyweight ones that don't need equipment - or if you do, he gives ideas on things to use around the house - milk jugs, suitcase, etc.

    Also - Look up some of the 30 day challenges and make a routine, there are the "squat" "Plank" one they call the "little black dress" and probably a few others. Each one increases reps of some exercise everyday and increases them every day for 30 days. If you printed off a few of the calendars, you could probably create a pretty good routine too.

    Good luck
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Lots of resources. Some good ones already mentioned.
    YAYOG
    nerd fitness
    Strength unbound
    Convict conditioning
    Al Kavadlo
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    There are a lot of great free videos on YouTube. I've heard great things about FitnessBlender, I personally did Jillian Michaels 30 day shred using You Tube and I think your 5 lb weights would come handy with that as well.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I'll have to find a way to get it without having to invest money. I don't have an extra $3 :ohwell: I am looking into everyon'es advice though.

    PM DeliriumCanBeFun. She can tell you where to get it for free.
  • MandyH1991
    MandyH1991 Posts: 65 Member
    Thanks everyone!!! :) I'll keep ya posted!
  • dfulgoni
    dfulgoni Posts: 18 Member
    This is pretty good. You don't need to buy the book, it just explains the concept and science behind the workout. It's all body weight exercises broken down into short HIIT interval routines. If you have an iPhone, Ipad, Android device, etc. the free app is really good. Otherwise you can just follow the routing via the website.

    http://www.maxcapacitytraining.com

    I liked this because it was a 3 day a week, less than 20 minute per session commitment. Easy to stick with (but a tough workout).

    Good luck!!
  • CourtneyK8586
    CourtneyK8586 Posts: 37 Member
    fitnessblender.com

    Agree^^^ They have awesome workouts and even a handy dandy search bar that you can search any type of workout you want. Check it out!! :)
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    convict conditioning is "meh", you can do better

    look at Ross Enamait (someone earlier in the thread mentioned You Are Your Own Gym)

    the diablo666 routine isn't bad

    also bodyrock.tv has a ton of great content (check youtube as well as the main site)

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