Simple at home exercise?

xindiaa
xindiaa Posts: 6 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Im trying to motivate myself to start doing some exercise. Long story short I struggle to go outside and I get tired very easily so I want something to get me slowly into exercising.

I'm just not sure what to do. Equipment wise I only have a mat and a long barbell. Currently the goal is to just get myself moving but eventually stomach and butt is what I want to work on.

Any help is appreciated

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  • New2ket0
    New2ket0 Posts: 345 Member
    Squats
    Yoga
    Running up and down stairs
    Housework
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Walk
  • xindiaa
    xindiaa Posts: 6 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Walk

    Like just walk around the house?

  • xindiaa
    xindiaa Posts: 6 Member
    New2ket0 wrote: »
    Squats
    Yoga
    Running up and down stairs
    Housework

    Thank you, I think I may look into yoga a bit :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    edited July 2018
    xindiaa wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Walk

    Like just walk around the house?

    Perhaps around the block?

    Or down the driveway and back?
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    Log on to FitnessBlender.com and pick a workout.
  • emmies_123
    emmies_123 Posts: 513 Member
    I started with the following video. I find that I need structure and to be able to mimic movements, so I prefer workout videos. All you need to get moving is enough will power to press the start button, after that the routine flows smoothly and before you know it you are done.

    Also find this is excellent as it has a warm up and cool down, so you don't jump straight in/sudden stop at end and potentially injure something!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhUR862hhIE&index=40&list=PLe5P3ayTEj7bU0ljnuSbKkKqaAlPlrLIY&t=0s
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    Kettlebells are cheap and brutally effective
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I second getting on Fitnessblender. I use it and love it!!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    inside walking? sure. check out leslie sansone. a lot of people start with her
    fitnessblender is nice
    darabee is good
    youtube
  • maryjennifer
    maryjennifer Posts: 124 Member
    There are tons of home based workout here:

    https://www.changeinseconds.com/fitness-workout-routines/
  • Chelsey208Hayes
    Chelsey208Hayes Posts: 26 Member
    I highly recommend the 7 minute workout app, you can set a reminder for workouts
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    xindiaa wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Walk

    Like just walk around the house?

    Leslie Sansone "Walk At Home" or Jessica Smith walking videos are fun. Jessica Smith TV has lots of variety for other types of workouts as well.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    I like Leslie Sansone for walk aerobics. But I also will walk laps around the house while talking on the phone or listening to podcasts for a lighter calorie burn. I would walk outdoors but it’s unbearably hot outside...

    For strength training I am really enjoying HASfit on YouTube
  • pigsrock137
    pigsrock137 Posts: 22 Member
    Check out blogilates on youtube her workout videos are amazing and theres so much variety so youll find something you're into and she is so peppy during her videos you'll forget that youre dying
  • txdahl
    txdahl Posts: 107 Member
    I like the Body Groove short videos. They get me up and moving and after I feel better. They are also a good warm up before I go walking.
  • KV621
    KV621 Posts: 20 Member
    I use the 7m workout app on my phone it’s a bunch of 7 min. Work outs and they start with beginner. I use it every day some times twice a day and you don’t need equipment
  • faji2015
    faji2015 Posts: 93 Member
    Follow the fitness Marshall on youtube for dance workouts
  • Sandie020
    Sandie020 Posts: 53 Member
    There are loads of aps you can download to your phone if you dont have time to go out. there are lots of 30 day challenges that are usually only 5-10 minutes long but they all help. If you want a longer workout there are also loads on u tube you could use. Good luck
  • wynnetf
    wynnetf Posts: 80 Member
    Squats, planks, and complex moves that engage multiple muscles at a time. Also, try to walk outside. Start slowly and work up to however far your feet can take you. Starting to change habits is a slow process if you want lasting results.
  • phillipsk_07
    phillipsk_07 Posts: 10 Member
    Look up exercise videos on YouTube and do them. I do the Jillian Michaels ones and I do step aerobics like that. It’s free and a great way to switch things up since they have yoga, HIIT, step, etc...
  • redefinefit
    redefinefit Posts: 1 Member
    Check out dumbbellsbarbells.mypthub.net there’s a lot of different programs on there for all abilities
  • GOT_Obsessed
    GOT_Obsessed Posts: 817 Member
    jumping jacks and burpees!!
  • CarvedTones
    CarvedTones Posts: 2,340 Member
    bpotts44 wrote: »
    Kettlebells are cheap and brutally effective

    This. If you don't go overboard on the weight, you can do kettlebell swings watching TV and get into a rhythm like rowing. Just make sure to watch a video to learn it. main thing is keeping back straight and hinging at the hips. Get a little heavier kettlebell and it starts shaping you like a pretty full workout. Takes almost no space to store it and 5 seconds to get out and put away. I use it more than most at home exercise gadgets because of that. Got an extra minute or two? Get in some swings.
  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    There are a lot of good suggestions - he is mine - you said you have a long barbell -If you can do a few body weight squats - squat the barbell - also pick it up from the floor and put it over your head. Google Squats and clean and press - Alan Thrall on you tube is a good source for instruction.
    When it gets easy with the bare bar , put some weight on it , then repeat as often as necessary.
    those 2 exercises will get most of the muscles in your body
  • fitcrt
    fitcrt Posts: 76 Member
    pondee629 wrote: »
    Log on to FitnessBlender.com and pick a workout.

    If you are a complete beginner stick to the difficulty level 1-3 workouts to avoid injury or over doing it. You will need to create an account to join Fitness Blender, but it’s free & there’s no catch. You can purchase an actual program with them as well, it’s just the free exercises scheduled and organized for you. They have a beginner program to buy as well. Jessica Smith also has a YouTube channel and you can access lots of free beginner workouts there too.

  • stryder6987
    stryder6987 Posts: 2 Member
    CarvedTones wrote: »
    This. If you don't go overboard on the weight, you can do kettlebell swings watching TV and get into a rhythm like rowing. Just make sure to watch a video to learn it. main thing is keeping back straight and hinging at the hips. Get a little heavier kettlebell and it starts shaping you like a pretty full workout. Takes almost no space to store it and 5 seconds to get out and put away. I use it more than most at home exercise gadgets because of that. Got an extra minute or two? Get in some swings.

    Can you suggest some videos or programs that could help get someone (a beginner) started? This could be something I could do in my small apartment.
    Much appreciated.
  • CarvedTones
    CarvedTones Posts: 2,340 Member
    stryder6987 wrote: »
    CarvedTones wrote: »
    This. If you don't go overboard on the weight, you can do kettlebell swings watching TV and get into a rhythm like rowing. Just make sure to watch a video to learn it. main thing is keeping back straight and hinging at the hips. Get a little heavier kettlebell and it starts shaping you like a pretty full workout. Takes almost no space to store it and 5 seconds to get out and put away. I use it more than most at home exercise gadgets because of that. Got an extra minute or two? Get in some swings.

    Can you suggest some videos or programs that could help get someone (a beginner) started? This could be something I could do in my small apartment.
    Much appreciated.

    I like this one for the swing:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSxHifyI6s8

    That and rows are about all I do with the kettlebell. Rows are pretty easy:

    Here is a standard row:
    https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/one-arm-kettlebell-row

    I have some knee and back trouble and make adjustments that are closer to standing up, so I am a little hesitant about giving you too much info on rows as what I do is non standard.

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