Exercise that doesn't involve the gym - HELP!
emfin2014
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Hi all,
I am back on my weight loss journey after putting on 2 STONE in 6 months (crazy)!! It wasn't until my clothes stopped fitting me, noticing how I 'big' I looked in pictures and just generally feeling a bit rubbish with how I looked. Before Xmas I lost about 8lbs and my starting weight was a lot lighter BUT since then I have put all that weight back on and more. After 2 weeks of healthy heating, cutting down on sugar and carbs I have lost half a stone which is great but a long way off where I want to be. One of my main struggles is exercise, I really do not feel comfortable going to the gym and I know I wont go. I have been walking, possibly 30 mins a day if not more but I am very aware that I will not get to my weight goal (10.5 Stone) with limited exercise. Anyone got any tips or ideas on the next plan of action for me?
I am back on my weight loss journey after putting on 2 STONE in 6 months (crazy)!! It wasn't until my clothes stopped fitting me, noticing how I 'big' I looked in pictures and just generally feeling a bit rubbish with how I looked. Before Xmas I lost about 8lbs and my starting weight was a lot lighter BUT since then I have put all that weight back on and more. After 2 weeks of healthy heating, cutting down on sugar and carbs I have lost half a stone which is great but a long way off where I want to be. One of my main struggles is exercise, I really do not feel comfortable going to the gym and I know I wont go. I have been walking, possibly 30 mins a day if not more but I am very aware that I will not get to my weight goal (10.5 Stone) with limited exercise. Anyone got any tips or ideas on the next plan of action for me?
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I have been steadily loosing by walking however i walk around 7miles a day so a lot longer than 30minutes I do it just so I can eat more honestly0
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Walk longer.
Walk faster.
Include hills and stairs in your walk.
Ride a bicycle.0 -
If you have stairs where you live or work take those as much as possible. Sometimes I just walk up and down the stairs in my house, multiple times.
What about an exercise dvd? or seeing if there are any shows on TV? or YouTube? There are all kinds -- aerobics, dance, easy, hard. The beauty of these is that you can close the curtains in your house and no one will see.
That's all I've got, sorry. Personally I hate to exercise and it's always a struggle for force myself to the gym. I belong to our local community center which has a workout area. I like it better than a gym because it seems there are more "ordinary-looking" people there, of all ages. lol
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cut out all sugars and carbs. try and do some research on the keto diet. try going for a jog and do workouts at home. You obviously will need some space but exercising at home is just as good. I don't like going to the gym, I have done in the past and always stop going after a while. I'm the same as you thoug these past 6 months iI have put on so much weight, all my family and friends have noticed it too and always have to comment on it, which is a bit *kitten*. but good luck bbe hope this helps0
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walk
get a fitbit or similar - only the basic kind needed
and move more
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[quote="shazzyx3;33271931"]cut out all sugars and carbs. try and do some research on the keto diet. try going for a jog and do workouts at home. You obviously will need some space but exercising at home is just as good. I don't like going to the gym, I have done in the past and always stop going after a while. I'm the same as you thoug these past 6 months iI have put on so much weight, all my family and friends have noticed it too and always have to comment on it, which is a bit *kitten*. but good luck bbe hope this helps [/quote]
No.
OP doesn't have to do that since what she's been doing has been working for her.
There are tons of exercise videos on youtube like jillian michaels, blogilates, fitness blender.0 -
body combat video on you tube amazing0
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Thanks everyone! All great ideas. I will have a look at what fitness DVD's are out there. I recently did a 39 mile cycle for a charity and I don't know if I will ever ride a bike again0
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Hi...one thing i find that works great is resistance bands. You can get them in various resistance as well. You can do some dumbells at home or even body weight exercises. You can find so many videos on the internet.0
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Hi,
I completely understand where you are coming from with regards to commercial gyms, they are often full of posers and can make you feel uncomfortable, plus they can be expensive. In my experience of having used both gyms such as that and spending time training in boxing gyms I can say i have seen better results training in the boxing gyms with very little traditional weights or machinery, you can do the same range of exercises in your home using just your own body weight that will burn calories, tone your body, don't cost any money, don't require any equipment and don't take a massive amount of time to complete, the key for me is to commit to completing them 3 times a week to see a benefit.
As others have said there are lots of instructional video's such as the 30 day shred or the insanity style 20 min workouts you can take a look at but from a very basic start point I am sure you could work something like the below into your day and build it up over time and see results. You don't need to spend hours a day exercising to see toning and weight loss results.
30 seconds each exercise
Press ups (if you can't complete a full press up, half press ups, if you can't complete that lower your knees)
Sit ups
Squat thrusts
Crunches
Star jumps
Leg raises
Burpees
Plank
Start off having a rest in between each exercise, work towards completing the lot without a break and then when you reach that comfortably you can up the time spent doing each exercise. 3 times a week and you will notice a difference on top of your walking.
Good luck with reaching your targets.0 -
lewissheldon125 wrote: »Hi,
I completely understand where you are coming from with regards to commercial gyms, they are often full of posers and can make you feel uncomfortable, plus they can be expensive. In my experience of having used both gyms such as that and spending time training in boxing gyms I can say i have seen better results training in the boxing gyms with very little traditional weights or machinery, you can do the same range of exercises in your home using just your own body weight that will burn calories, tone your body, don't cost any money, don't require any equipment and don't take a massive amount of time to complete, the key for me is to commit to completing them 3 times a week to see a benefit.
As others have said there are lots of instructional video's such as the 30 day shred or the insanity style 20 min workouts you can take a look at but from a very basic start point I am sure you could work something like the below into your day and build it up over time and see results. You don't need to spend hours a day exercising to see toning and weight loss results.
30 seconds each exercise
Press ups (if you can't complete a full press up, half press ups, if you can't complete that lower your knees)
Sit ups
Squat thrusts
Crunches
Star jumps
Leg raises
Burpees
Plank
Start off having a rest in between each exercise, work towards completing the lot without a break and then when you reach that comfortably you can up the time spent doing each exercise. 3 times a week and you will notice a difference on top of your walking.
Good luck with reaching your targets.
This is really helpful - thank you very much0 -
I love the gym, but I hate that there's always other people there... also that they're super expensive. But I also hate body-weight workouts, and I have a hard time running outside because of allergy-induced asthma (also because it's damn hot here). But I suck it up and do jumping jacks, jump rope, push ups, crunches, squats (get that butt gurl!), but my favorite thing is dancing! You burn around 10 cals a minute doing aerobic dancing. For me that means just going crazy, or doing things like the Cupid Shuffle or the Wobble!0
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You've already received a ton of really helpful suggestions, but I'll add one more: you can download the Nike + Training Club app on your phone. It has tons of workouts similar to the ones lewissheldon125 suggested. They range from 15 to 45 minutes and have different levels (beginner, intermediate advanced).
So accessible and totally doable.
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lewissheldon125 wrote: »Hi,
Good luck with reaching your targets.
This is really helpful - thank you very much
No probs. Best of luck.0 -
I don't go to the gym because I'd rather be outside exercising. If you're walking, look into rollerblading. It's great exercise, you're outdoors, it really tones your legs/butt/core and it's super fun.0
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I walk or ride my bike. Three or four days a week I walk at least 30 minutes or sometimes more. Once of twice a week I ride my bike for a hour or two. In my case though I don't have access to a gym close by. The nearest one is 30 minutes away and I don't think I would use it that much because of the distance. There was one closer but it has since closed.
Anyway, these activities work great for me! You can also explore the parks near you so that you never get bored.0 -
Do you swim? Swimming is great exercise, and a bit more fun than hitting the pavement.0
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Jefit app and look for bodyweight exercises, You Are Your Own Gym (google it), Convict Conditioning, a good pair of running shoes, walking, biking, swimming.......There are so many things you can do to get exercise. Step one is getting up and moving.
It's okay to hate it at first. Most people hate exercise at some point. The problem arises for people who use their dislike of something as excuses for failing to try. As long as you try, it really doesn't matter what the specific exercise is. Just do something and it'll help.0 -
I'm not sure where you live or what opportunities are available, but I really enjoy hiking when I have time.
If you prefer to not hike alone, try meetup.com to find hiking groups or see if there is a local chapter of the Sierra Club that you can join.
There are obviously safety precautions, like having the right footwear, bringing water / 10 essentials, being aware of and respecting wildlife.
Hiking is nothing more than walking in nature, but it is far more scenic than walking around civilized society so it is easier to get more miles in (assuming you have time) without feeling like it is work.
Just my $0.02 - maybe it fits you, maybe it doesn't.0 -
You should visit swimming pool For me this works the best as I can be alone and work as much as I want (generally something about 1500 yards) what is more, I already lost 8 lbs in 6 weeks thanks for swimming 2 times at week so it's quit easy to do it )
Now I am about buying swim watch as I need something that could motivates me better then I
BTW you prefer do exercise alone or with friends?
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