Different types of strength training?

trudie_b wrote: »

Resistance bands, bodyweight, dumbells/barbells

Resistance bands are great if used correctly...

Google it and watch how others, including personal trainers, used them for strength training.

momoisgorgeousss wrote: »

riffraff2112 wrote: »

Strength training requires progressive increased resistance...ie dumbbells that can slowly be increased to challenge the muscles to grow.
There are things you can do with body weight (pushups, etc...) but a good set of dumbbells is the best bang for your buck. Toning happens when you gain muscle size/lose fat covering the muscle.
Sounds like you already have the exercise bug which is awesome, now you just need to fine tune your exercises to fit your goals. Many good weight training programs out there, but many will require access to a little more than a few dumbbells.

I was thinking or adding hand weights to my training I have already! Do you think that would help?

It is important to really specify your goal. You did mention strength and muscle gain, not exactly the same thing but both will be achieved by progressive weight training. Resistance bands and hand weights, generally are static in that unless you buy different sizes or resistances....there will be no opportunity to increase the resistance thus challenging your muscles to grow.

Working out with a light weight, will definitely increase your cardio burn, and will challenge the muscle but growth will not occur working with high reps.

My wife and daughter use handweights all the time, and work out primarily at home, but we have about 5 different sizes (3lbs - 20 lbs) so that they can work different muscle groups and increase resistance as they get stronger. The light weights can also be used in a cardio routine.

Plenty of workouts to follow, lots of good stuff online but make sure you find a routine that addresses your needs. Stronglifts 5x5 might be worth checking out, or something similar.

All exercise is good, but it is better to put your energy focused in the right direction to achieve best results. I wasted years doing things that just didn't achieve the results I wanted.

Good luck, sounds like you have the desire to get to where you want to be.

Strong Curves also has a great bodyweight/home workout program that is worth checking out

riffraff2112 wrote: »

momoisgorgeousss wrote: »

riffraff2112 wrote: »

Strength training requires progressive increased resistance...ie dumbbells that can slowly be increased to challenge the muscles to grow.
There are things you can do with body weight (pushups, etc...) but a good set of dumbbells is the best bang for your buck. Toning happens when you gain muscle size/lose fat covering the muscle.
Sounds like you already have the exercise bug which is awesome, now you just need to fine tune your exercises to fit your goals. Many good weight training programs out there, but many will require access to a little more than a few dumbbells.

I was thinking or adding hand weights to my training I have already! Do you think that would help?

It is important to really specify your goal. You did mention strength and muscle gain, not exactly the same thing but both will be achieved by progressive weight training. Resistance bands and hand weights, generally are static in that unless you buy different sizes or resistances....there will be no opportunity to increase the resistance thus challenging your muscles to grow.

Working out with a light weight, will definitely increase your cardio burn, and will challenge the muscle but growth will not occur working with high reps.

My wife and daughter use handweights all the time, and work out primarily at home, but we have about 5 different sizes (3lbs - 20 lbs) so that they can work different muscle groups and increase resistance as they get stronger. The light weights can also be used in a cardio routine.

Plenty of workouts to follow, lots of good stuff online but make sure you find a routine that addresses your needs. Stronglifts 5x5 might be worth checking out, or something similar.

All exercise is good, but it is better to put your energy focused in the right direction to achieve best results. I wasted years doing things that just didn't achieve the results I wanted.

Good luck, sounds like you have the desire to get to where you want to be.

The bold is false. Progressive overload can occur with light weight and high reps, just like it can with high weight and low reps. You just need to add more volume. It might be more efficient to lift closer to 80% of your 1RM, but it certainly can occur at lower loads.

OP, there are plenty of ways to achieve your goal. Some are more efficient than others, but you can certain follow a body weight program or resistance band program to achieve your goals. The below list should give you some direction.


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Even if you don't have weights, there are ways to increase resistance with a little creativity. For example, you could add weight to a backpack while performing body weight exercises or have a kid climb on your back. You can put different amounts of weight in bags and use them as you would dumbells. There were many times I did pull ups with a tree limb or my grandparents carport. Of course, having weights is nice and a gym membership is even nicer but there are others ways to work out if you really want to. I also agree with bands being useful, especially for someone your size.