At home strength training

melanie_a_h
melanie_a_h Posts: 32 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
I do all my work outs at home when time allows around the kids. I would like to begin a strength training program as well. I have hand weights. I looked at the 5x5 program and though this looks fantastic I don't have the bench needed. Can anyone recommend something I can do from home? Thank you!

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  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Your best bet would be starting with a bodyweight routine if equipment is limited.

    YAYOG has a phone app.

    You could also check out r/bodyweightfitness:

    http://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine

    You'll probably only derive benefit from 5x5 with dumbbells if you have a sufficient range/weight available to keep driving progressive overload.

  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Or TRX? My neighbor hung one on her tree on her patio. I took a class at a gym but want to get one for home.
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    Bodyweight exercises are definitely the way to go for now. You could use your dumbbells as well (if they are heavy enough, not little 5lb aerobic weights). If they are, just stick with bodyweight exercises for now.
  • Holly92154
    Holly92154 Posts: 119 Member
    Body weight exercises are the best. I do a routine every three days or so- 1-2 minute plank, 10 push-ups, 10 knee push ups, one hand stand and repeat 5-7 times. I follow this with a 23 minute dumbbell routine (fitness blender), swim specific resistance band exercises and depending on how I'm feeling I might add 10 minutes of core.
  • ElectromagneticNinja
    ElectromagneticNinja Posts: 1 Member
    Fitness Blender
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Yayog
    Beginningbodyweight
    strength unbound
    Convict conditioning
    Al Kavadlo

    There is an enormous amount of bodyweight information out there these days. Some is still steeped in misinformation, but the above suggestions are legit. You can get very strong using only your bodyweight.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Hasfit / Fitness Blender/ Jessica Smith all on youtube, loads of strength workouts using free weights. ..
    Also Pilates is excellent for strength too, try Cassey Ho, pop Pilates also on youtube :smile:
  • tat2cookie
    tat2cookie Posts: 1,899 Member
    I have been using The Workout Trainer app. It totally has helped me. I'm a sahm with 3.
  • lynnk1971
    lynnk1971 Posts: 40 Member
    I just started strong curves... Got the book, there are alternatives so u can do from home. Hope this helps
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Fitness Blender and YouTube are full of great videos which use only bodyweight, dumbbells or tubing. Maybe start with something like Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (YouTube) or one of her other video series, while you look around for something that's a good fit.

    If you don't mind investing in a book, Convict Conditioning or You Are Your Own Gym are both bodyweight exercise books that I've seen recommended a lot.
  • melanie_a_h
    melanie_a_h Posts: 32 Member
    Awesome! Thank you for some ideas! I will look into these. I have done Jillian michaels 30 day and loved how she incorporated weights. She even has a dvd that is more focused on weights. I'm doing t25 now but thinking about incorporating her weight video somewhere
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    melanie_a_h wrote: »
    I do all my work outs at home when time allows around the kids. I would like to begin a strength training program as well. I have hand weights. I looked at the 5x5 program and though this looks fantastic I don't have the bench needed. Can anyone recommend something I can do from home? Thank you!

    I would strongly recommend starting a new savings account to store the money you need for your new home gym. If anything, I think that's the single best piece of advice for the average person who wants to begin strength training at home.
  • crevi
    crevi Posts: 5 Member
    I am currently doing Body Beast through Beachbody. If you'd like more info you can add me :)
  • AngelliJim
    AngelliJim Posts: 11 Member
    I'm about to start 21 Day Fix from Beachbody, and it's a great combination of strength and cardio, and all you need is dumbbells! You can add me for more info.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    You can find everything you need for StrongLifts 5X5 (including a bench) for cheap on Craigslist or other sites, if you're international.
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