Strength/Weights to do at home?

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Sweetredpoison
Sweetredpoison Posts: 66 Member
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I'm in the beginning phases of weight loss. I just got comfortable going to the gym to do cardio. I typically do 45-60 minutes of walking on the treadmill 2x a week. I know strength training is very important but would prefer to do it at home. Any suggestions on what equipment I need and how to start for a beginner that dislikes weights?!

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  • bulk_n_cut
    bulk_n_cut Posts: 389 Member
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    well, at some point you're going to have to stop disliking weights, and i think you'll get to love them after you start gaining strength, its addicting.
    but as a start point, maybe try using resistance bands? something like these routines:

    http://www.band-exercises.net/exercises/
  • takc
    takc Posts: 4 Member
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    I used this program and really enjoyed it: http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women Lots of it can be adapted for a home gym.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
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    You can start with bodyweight exercises (squat, lunges, push ups, pull ups, and handstand pushups). Of course you may need some modified verison of some of these until you develop the strength to do them completely. You should be able to get a progressive resistance program going with no equipment.

    Then, I'd invest in a barbell, power rack and bench (make sure the power rack has a pull up bar). You can do a 5x5 program with that and continue your strength gains.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
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    You can do body weight exercises, You are your own gym has good reviews.
  • Markied101
    Markied101 Posts: 4
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    I replaced my gym, weight resistance training, with core power yoga. My body is the reisstance and the flow is a good cardio workout and my balance has improved. Much tougher than it looks.

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