At Home program for beginning to lift weights?

Ok u have to mix it up cardio plus weights. Tell u where I started..... no laughing pls, ok u may lol. CDs I found in an op shop.i only had 3.5 kg Dumbbells back then. If u go down this rd get a fuller range than that! I still pull out Denise austins totally firm, Kelly coffees weights and definitions workouts. Laugh all u will ppl, but for home beginner stuff, they're great. Oh if the cd is for u (u tube is option if u have that set up), buy a bunch of them from Amazon or something because after so many years .....but I must say these vids taught me basics. Good luck!

Px sorry 90 and there's more..

If you are looking for gaining strength Stronglifts 5x5 is really straight forward, though the initial cost can be kind of high: a weight set and a rack high enough for squats is ideal. Walmart has the cheapest weight plates I've found so far!
Otherwise I agree with Lauren, videos are a great place to start! There are a lot of good options on Youtube for free.
Tae Bo is pretty fun (for cardio) and will also build strength.
If you are lifting more the 5-10 lbs you shouldn't need to worry about the little one dropping the weight on his/her foot

HockeyWifey wrote: »

GemstoneofHeart wrote: »

I like body weight workouts because they don't require any equipment. Weights kinda worry me with a little one around (totally just my own paranoia). He wants to pick them up like mommy and I fear he will one day drop them on his toe. I have to keep mine hidden away.

I have read about body resistance training. I am trying to learn more about it because it does interest me. My little man doesn't go into the room where I workout, and I workout after I put him to bed for the night so it lessens the chance of him getting hurt. I have definitely thought about that for sure! He is just under a year old

I never thought about YouTube.. I will have to research that

Check out blogilates on YouTube!!

stanmann571 wrote: »

For reference, there's very little reason to work out with a dumbbell smaller than your child(at least for the first year or 2)

Maybe for you...

My 'bible' has become Joan Pagano's Strength Training Exercises for Women. Plenty of exercises for different fitness levels and using a variety of equipment. If you don't have everything, look for exercises that work with what you've got. Dumbbells range from 1lb to 12lbs, with most starting around 3lbs for beginner level. Each exercise has three tiers. So, for example, the 'classic' squat with weights levels look like:

• Level 1: 10 reps, 3lb dumbbells, 1-2 sets
• Level 2: 12-15 reps, 5-8lb dumbbells, 1-2 sets
• Level 3: 8-12 reps, 10-12lb dumbbells, 1-3 sets

(After that, I'll either book a session with a personal trainer for advice or ask here. Just because the book stops at 12lbs doesn't mean I do!)

She also includes three full-body workouts (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and four cardio-and-weights interval workouts.

By the way, fitnessblender is also a great site for different types of workouts.

ChaLean Extreme.

I really got into lifting about six months ago. Until then I only had up to 10 pound weights. I had awesome success with trainer Nicole's mommy fit workouts (15 day challenge- I didn't eat the food or drink the shakes). I also love kickboxing. If you get good technique and maintain tension in your arms, you will see more tone.

The gymra workouts on you tube are intense but great. You could also get 30 day shred DVD.

My kids "lift" and do push-ups/burgers/crunches with me (since I do all workouts at home other than running). I love home workouts. Save your money and use YouTube until you figure what you like.