What is the best at home strength training?

Andrea_Reid
Andrea_Reid Posts: 26
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello all.
This is my 50th day and I have been doing all cardio 6 days a week 30 to 40 mins a day. I would like to add some strength training at home but have no clue what to do. I have 2lbs( i think) weights. Any suggestions?

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  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    30 day shred - get 3 lbs weights
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    P90x
  • jaramae
    jaramae Posts: 100 Member
    I'd like to know this as well! Perferably stuff that uses minimal equipment
  • kristinaohno
    kristinaohno Posts: 113 Member
    i agree too. And i didn't like 30 Day Shred. it was too hard for me. i ended up crying and yelling at the tv both times that i've tried it.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

    Plank
    Side plank
    Chest Pushups
    Tricep Pushups
    Squats
    Lunges
    Pilates exercises
    Yoga poses

    Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com
  • dianer75935
    dianer75935 Posts: 186 Member
    bump
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

    Plank
    Side plank
    Chest Pushups
    Tricep Pushups
    Squats
    Lunges
    Pilates exercises
    Yoga poses

    Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com

    This is a good list. Also remember that there's a good number of regular household items you can use for weights without actually spending money on weights. A gallon of water, for example, weighs a little over 8 pounds. You can put a 5 pound bag of flour in a grocery bag for an instant 5-lb dumbell.
  • jaramae
    jaramae Posts: 100 Member
    There are lots of ways to build strength just using your body weight.

    Plank
    Side plank
    Chest Pushups
    Tricep Pushups
    Squats
    Lunges
    Pilates exercises
    Yoga poses

    Many libraries have fitness DVDs, and you can stream some on hulu.com

    This is a good list. Also remember that there's a good number of regular household items you can use for weights without actually spending money on weights. A gallon of water, for example, weighs a little over 8 pounds. You can put a 5 pound bag of flour in a grocery bag for an instant 5-lb dumbell.

    Both of these suggestions sound great!
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    The big compound movements that use your own body weight are by far the best bang for your buck. They will lead big results with out a lot of time invested.

    Pushups work (shoulders, chest, triceps, abs, low back) [note do different hand positions close, wide, medium; and put your feet on a chair. This varies the muscles you are targeting]
    Chinups / pullups (you can buy a bar on amazon for $20) (shoulders, upper back, and biceps)
    Dips
    Squats / Lunges (glutes, hamstrings, quads)
    Calf raises (calves)

    I still use 50lb selectable dumbells to work on some of the smaller muscles but you can totally get by with out this, or go buy some resistance bands for $30 or so.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    No Equipment:

    Kelly Coffey Meyer - 30 Minutes to Fitness: Body Training

    This DVD has 2 - 30 workouts and lots of premixes (keeps it fresh). Kelly is wonderful & there is someone showing modifications throughout. Video Clip: http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/kelly-coffeys-30-minutes-to-fitness-body-training-5756

    10 Minute Solutions are a great way for beginners to start. Each DVD has 5 - 10 minute workouts. You program as many sections as you have time for. The pilates ones are my favorite. Most do not require weights.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I have really enjoyed the 30 day shred and Lauren Brooks kettle bells.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    I have a few on my blog here that I have used that require no equipment (just body weight).

    Here is one to start with http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/rileysowner/view/beginner-focused-bodyweight-workout-102072
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Check out the Tough Mudder workout. IIRC, it requires minimal or no equipment, has a dozen or so exercises, and is a pretty tough 30 minute (or so) workout. I'll be getting back to that once the weather turns.
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