Please share you SIMPLE home exercises....
mlrtri
Posts: 425 Member
I have been doing cardio on my elliptical but want to start a little strength training. What simple at home exercises are you doing or recommend? Simple = able to do without equipment, not how much effort it takes. No pain no gain (or loss) right?
0
Replies
-
go to fitnessblender.com and search for videos with no equipment. voila! They're all free and there are tons of them.0
-
Thanks for sharing! I will check it out.0
-
push ups, burpees, squats and roll ups are what I like to do :-)0
-
I'm with Alpine1994 - I like video instruction. More motivating than a list of exercises.
These websites sell DVDs .....description and video clips will tell you what equipment (if any is needed).
https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/category-s/188.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=188&show=10&page=1
http://www.collagevideo.com/collections/muscle-toning-exercise-videos
I like this no equipment needed DVD: http://www.collagevideo.com/products/kelly-coffeys-30-min-to-fitness-body-training
See if your local library has some of these.0 -
check angry trainer fitness.com
nerdfitness.com
lovingfit.com
bodyrock.tv or the now "dailyhiit.com" older body rock videos have less equipment
or Zuzka Light on youtube.
Plenty of things available.0 -
0
-
Walking the dog and cleaning the house. For me those are both exhausting. The dog is not mine - belongs to a family member but I walk him in the morning and evening. He is very enthusiastic and loves to walk. Cleaning the house involves washing clothes as well. I live on the second floor and the washer and dryer are in the basement. So down two floors I must go. In the summertime, I bring the wet clothes upstairs and hang them on the line. These are just simple work outs. Don't go to the supermarket, that is even more cardio. I can spend 2 hours in the market - I know it seems excessive but by the time I get home, put food away - again I'm exhausted. Then I've got to get back up and cook.
- So that is something simple when you can't get to they gym or can't afford one.0 -
I do a pretty intense isometric routine at home and love it. Wife just thinks it flexing in front of the mirror though.
0 -
This NY Times article links to a paper by the American College of Sports Medicine.
It's a series of simple body-weight exercises you can do anywhere.
If you want a longer workout, repeat the cycle.
0 -
I second the use of fitnessblender, but also- are you opposed to getting equipment? You said you want to do strength training, but without equipment, the most you can do is body weight exercises. At a certain point, you would hit a wall because you wouldn't be able to add more weight. You'd essentially be doing cardio at that point.0
-
ciacyrus29 wrote: »Walking the dog and cleaning the house. For me those are both exhausting. The dog is not mine - belongs to a family member but I walk him in the morning and evening. He is very enthusiastic and loves to walk. Cleaning the house involves washing clothes as well. I live on the second floor and the washer and dryer are in the basement. So down two floors I must go. In the summertime, I bring the wet clothes upstairs and hang them on the line. These are just simple work outs. Don't go to the supermarket, that is even more cardio. I can spend 2 hours in the market - I know it seems excessive but by the time I get home, put food away - again I'm exhausted. Then I've got to get back up and cook.
- So that is something simple when you can't get to they gym or can't afford one.
Those aren't really workouts- just things that need to get done- and sure they burn calories- but for someone trying to push past just living their daily life- you're going to need more than just cleaning and laundry. And while I do tend to consider walking a form of exercise- I wouldn't consider walking around a store shopping cardio. it's just not intense enough with all the stopping you have to do.0 -
Some good books with bodyweight strength program:
You Are Your Own Gym
Body By You
Convict Conditioning
YAYOG also has a phone app that I've heard people like.
Bodyweight programs can seem a little complicated at first, because there are a lot of progressions to figure out. Just keep the book handy and refer to it often.0 -
0
-
Strong Curves home program. Glute bridges, hip thrusts, squats, lunges, pushups.. etc etc
0 -
britishbroccoli wrote: »I second the use of fitnessblender, but also- are you opposed to getting equipment? You said you want to do strength training, but without equipment, the most you can do is body weight exercises. At a certain point, you would hit a wall because you wouldn't be able to add more weight. You'd essentially be doing cardio at that point.
absolutely nothing wrong with body weight exercises. Check out this site:
http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere0 -
QueenKristine7 wrote: »britishbroccoli wrote: »I second the use of fitnessblender, but also- are you opposed to getting equipment? You said you want to do strength training, but without equipment, the most you can do is body weight exercises. At a certain point, you would hit a wall because you wouldn't be able to add more weight. You'd essentially be doing cardio at that point.
absolutely nothing wrong with body weight exercises. Check out this site:
http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere
Bodyweight exercises are a great way to start strength training; no argument there. However, at a certain point, moving your own weight will no longer be a challenge and you will no longer progress. The best you can do is set yourself at a leveraged disadvantage (such as using only one limb, elevating your feet, _____ dip exercises, etc). However, even creating strategic disadvantages for yourself to build strength will rarely get you close to your one rep max, especially as you get stronger.
Try doing the same bodyweight routine for 1 year. Sure, you can add repetitions and variations, but eventually you'll need to add weight or else you won't get stronger.0 -
-
I am telling you frankly. I don't do any exercise in my home. I just find time to dance for 30 minutes or hardly one hour. This technique always keeps me fit throughout the day.0
-
alpine1994 wrote: »go to fitnessblender.com and search for videos with no equipment. voila! They're all free and there are tons of them.
Ahh yes! Download their videos for personal use so you can do your workout anytime of the day. I actually started with Jillian Michaels. A healthy meal, exercise and additional sports are great if you want a fit lifestyle.0 -
search youtube for hiit workouts! i did a 1000 calorie one a couple weeks ago that was intense!0
-
Dance with me. Dance as if no one is watching.ScottDowell wrote: »I am telling you frankly. I don't do any exercise in my home. I just find time to dance for 30 minutes or hardly one hour. This technique always keeps me fit throughout the day.
0 -
This NY Times article links to a paper by the American College of Sports Medicine.
It's a series of simple body-weight exercises you can do anywhere.
If you want a longer workout, repeat the cycle.
The NYT now has an app for the exercise program. I find it very useful. There is a link at the top of the article.0 -
Thank you to all for your advice and suggestions.0
-
-
-
I do yoga. I know a lot of people discount it, but it's my main exercise and I'm much, much stronger than I've ever been.0
-
Planks, mountain climbers are good ones too0
-
I've been using the app "Pumpup" for body-weight exercises in my living room. I have no equipment either and love this app. It's been great to build up my strength in all my muscles and adds variation so you aren't stuck doing the same thing every day.0
-
Sworkit phone app.0
-
I have been doing cardio on my elliptical but want to start a little strength training. What simple at home exercises are you doing or recommend? Simple = able to do without equipment, not how much effort it takes. No pain no gain (or loss) right?
Pushups
Planks
Mountain climbers
Burpees
Squats
Chair dips
0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions