strength training at home

BastaConLaPasta
BastaConLaPasta Posts: 76
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
For reasons of children/ time/ husband who works away a lot, I find it hard to get to the gym regularly. I have kind of nailed cardio at home, with skipping rope and various moves from Shred but am looking to build up a strength routine. Does anyone have any moves or tips that they could share, things that require little in the way of equipment? If it's relevant, my BMI is around 19.5 so I am looking to tone and strengthen and burn calories more efficiently rather than to lose any weight ...and like most women, my problem areas are hips, thighs and bottom.

any advice appreciated!!

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  • Teresa652
    Teresa652 Posts: 217 Member
    Grab a set of free weights. You can do squats, deadlifts or lunges to name a few.
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    Look up tabata workouts on youtube. You can download a tabata timer for your phone if you have a smart phone. You could always get a cheap set of adjustable dumbbells, and get a pretty decent workout in that way too.
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    check out www.bodyrock.tv she has lots of short, intense workouts that can be done at home, and adapted for various fitness levels.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Look up tabata workouts on youtube. You can download a tabata timer for your phone if you have a smart phone. You could always get a cheap set of adjustable dumbbells, and get a pretty decent workout in that way too.

    tababta is awesome for strength training....also check out kettle bell work outs. You can work out multiple muscle groups using a full range of motion.
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