Suggestions for weights workout I can do at home

EmBlazes
EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone. I used to go to the gym but financially can't afford it any more. Generally I just walk each week (but quite a lot - normally between 42-46 miles a week) but I miss doing some weights/bodyweight workouts. I currently just have a dumbell I can use at home but could buy some kettlebells or perhaps another (small!) item. Don't have room for a bench or anything large like that.

What other exercises do you recommend to do at home? Primarily my goal is to continue losing weight, but at a healthy pace. I also do some yoga a few times a week.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions :)

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  • chelsea7162
    chelsea7162 Posts: 97 Member
    Kettle bell or dumbbell squats and lunges (with or without weight) for lower body. For upper body with weight you can do bicep curls, tricep extensions, dumbbell press (if you have something to use as a bench), and pec flys are the first that come to mind. For body weight you could get a pull up bar and use that, or find two stable surfaces to do dips with. Planks,leg lifts, and ab bridge are good for your core/bum.
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    EmBlazes wrote: »
    Hi everyone. I used to go to the gym but financially can't afford it any more. Generally I just walk each week (but quite a lot - normally between 42-46 miles a week) but I miss doing some weights/bodyweight workouts. I currently just have a dumbell I can use at home but could buy some kettlebells or perhaps another (small!) item. Don't have room for a bench or anything large like that.

    What other exercises do you recommend to do at home? Primarily my goal is to continue losing weight, but at a healthy pace. I also do some yoga a few times a week.

    Thanks in advance for your suggestions :)

    Google is your friend....Body Weight Exercises at Home

  • klund13
    klund13 Posts: 98 Member
    Fitness Blender on YouTube seems to have everything! I love their workouts!
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    Google HASfit. He has great workouts on YouTube. The website is great also. Many home workout vids!
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    this website has a good guide for progressions and a decent beginner routine - http://www.startbodyweight.com/p/start-bodyweight-basic-routine.html
  • EmBlazes
    EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
    Great thank you guys! Of course I could have just Googled it but its helpful to get ideas from other people who have tried thing or have a "go to" channel they enjoy. Lots of ideas for me to play with here :D
  • paulandrachelk
    paulandrachelk Posts: 280 Member
    COSTCO has a deal on dumb bells now

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