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Toning and Weights

shybelle
shybelle Posts: 254 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I love cardio workout! I love going for runs, running on my elliptical, sports, etc...but I hate the whole idea of toning and lifting weights. I have some hand held weights that I use when I do my DVDs but I rarely do my DVD now that I bought my elliptical. I don't have a gym membership and I was wondering what you guys do to tone up and get firm. I really want to focus on my arms and stomach area. Thanks so much...(sorry about a repeat question if it is one...I still don't understand the search button..its weirdh haha)

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  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    Cardio kicks my butt, and I recently started working out with kettlebells and bought a DVD to work out at home. I am excited to use weights to tone me up and build muscle to increase my metabolisim.
  • DKBelle
    DKBelle Posts: 585
    My number one site that I visit if I want to do some different type of workout is www.bodyrock.tv
    You will find many different type of workout there and you might like it!
  • Egger29
    Egger29 Posts: 14,741 Member
    There's a ton you can do just with your own body weight!

    Start with the Big Three: Push-ups, Pull-Ups and Squats and build from there! :-)
  • dietfree2012
    dietfree2012 Posts: 801 Member
    you will probably hear this more than once but Jillian Michael's 30 day shred is working great so far! its an 20 minute workout that involves strength, cardio and abs..i think it will help you alot!
  • zumba_gal
    zumba_gal Posts: 63 Member
    WHEN ON UR ELLIPTICAL TRY PUTTING ANKLE WEIGHTS AND WEIGHTS ON YOUR WRIST. ALSO WHERE WHEN U R DOING HOUSE WORK... I ALSO WHERE THE TONE UP SHOES AND THEY REALLY WORK FOR THE LEGS! U CAN ADD ME AND WE CAN GIVE EACH OTHER TIPS AND SUPPORT!
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    There's a ton you can do just with your own body weight!

    Start with the Big Three: Push-ups, Pull-Ups and Squats and build from there! :-)

    This is how I started and I'm now using 30 lb dumbells for my upper body workouts! And deadlifting 115 lbs! I seriously suggest starting with your own bodyweight and going up from there! I would add in lunges and tricep dips those will cover all major and some minor muscle groups!
  • Rebjones612
    Rebjones612 Posts: 408
    bump
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    Bump!
  • Flocker1979
    Flocker1979 Posts: 96
    :heart: :heart: I have lifted for years, and just started doing yoga. Muscles are popping out that I didn't even know I had! It is awesome!:heart::heart:
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    I've worn wrist weights when I do my housework, and I could feel it after a couple of hours! They were only 1 lb each, but it still helped.
  • BlueEyesAllDay
    BlueEyesAllDay Posts: 29
    Love the wrist and ankle weight ideas!!!
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Go on about.com and look up Power yoga and pilates. This is something you can do at home, and you can make your own routine. It's great for strength training. In women, strength training is important each week as we lose bone mass in our 30s, 40s.
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