FREE exercises to do at home... any ideas?

californiansun
californiansun Posts: 392 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

It's going to be raining here for most of the week, and I usually go on a walk for my exercise. Do any of you have any ideas of home exercises that I can do?

I already do stationary bike, weights, crunches/sit ups, push ups, cleaning, etc.

Thanks!

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  • auntied
    auntied Posts: 113 Member
    Do you have a Wii?
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Run up/down your stairs.
  • biddysaurus
    biddysaurus Posts: 156 Member
    If you have netflix, there's lots of fitness videos you can get on there. Also, exercise TV is nice.
    http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    M100's, I do this with a 20lbs weighted vest. I do these at home, in the hotel room, wherever you have room and 10-20 mins.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/sixpackshortcuts?v=Lln3c_37GnQ&feature=pyv&ad=10100055487&kw=exercises to get six pack abs#p/u/5/bkD9LwDBWW0
  • Lu_358
    Lu_358 Posts: 2
    www.bodyrock.tv is epic (and free!)
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    http://www.nowloss.com/workout-to-get-ripped-at-home-in-10-minutes.htm


    Plus search youtube.com they have lots also
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Yup, Zusanna and Freddy are awesome! It's sad to hear that they have seperated though :(
  • adross3
    adross3 Posts: 606 Member
    P90X. You will need to buy weights. If that can not be done, then 4 quadrant ab routine, pushups and leg squats.
  • mommy_2a_sweety_pi
    mommy_2a_sweety_pi Posts: 13
    I exercised with a personal trainer at my home for quite some time. She showed me lots of things to do at home that are low impact and perfect for yucky weather.

    Use a chair/sofa/coffee table for tricep dips --> http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Do-Triceps-Dips-1055754

    Lunges are great for your legs --> http://exercise.about.com/od/lowerbodyworkouts/ss/lunges.htm

    Sit ups/crunches - I do them in 30 second bursts, you can increase/decrease as you need to --> http://www.ab-core-and-stomach-exercises.com/how-to-do-crunches.html

    Jump squats are great for your core --> http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Do-Jump-Squats-994573

    Push Ups are a must-do --> http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/types-of-push-ups-464.html

    Pretty much anything you can do to keep your muscles tense for any amount of time is a workout. I was able to do an hour a day off of the basics she gave me in an indoor workout in my living room. Just try different types of exercises you already know how to do. No DVD's to buy, no equipment necessary (can always add weights if you want to make it more difficult - but can also just increase your reps or time).
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    if u have cable ...they have the Exercise TV on demand too ...i love Leslie Sansone, she does walks 1 mile 2 mile etc...I have downloaded some off the exercisetv.tv website too $2.99
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    ...

    Plus search youtube.com they have lots also

    Yep! Make sure to check the video time. Some of them are more like clips at 3 minutes, but you can get a full 20 minute video if you look. I like the ***** Cat Dolls dance video (yes, I know that is pathetic) and Beach Body workouts. PopPilates is good, too.
  • themetra
    themetra Posts: 174 Member
    I'm a big fan of throwing on my mp player and just dancing around. I usually burn anywhere from 250-300 calories (I use an HRM) in a half hour, and it's kind of fun :smile:
  • elsham
    elsham Posts: 549 Member
    Yup, Zusanna and Freddy are awesome! It's sad to hear that they have seperated though :(

    It is! I didn't realize how much I really loved them and relied on them until I read that post about breaking up. I surprised myself with how upset I got over it =( But life moves on...and I like Jess and Sean. Guest hosts are a good way to keep the site going strong, the workouts are still great, and it's motivating to see them struggling through those things like I do haha.

    But yes, bodyrock.tv. It's amazing.
  • TrishaLeighNelson
    TrishaLeighNelson Posts: 258 Member
    Look up excerising videos on youtube, or JM's on youtube
  • DawnWendalynn1973
    DawnWendalynn1973 Posts: 97 Member
    This thread is great info...I will have to check out these sites at home tonight.
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722
    My exercise has only ever been AT or near the home:

    * Walking
    * Weights (I've used 2-3l water bottles for 2-3kg weights)
    * Yoga / Stretching / Pilates, etc

    Also available

    * Wii
    * Stairs
    * DVD is good if motivation an issue, cable or TV is good if there aren't distractions (read: ADs, or the silly remote control - more of an issue for myself, being a male suffering from CCC - compulsive channel changing)
  • AngieOnTheBeach
    AngieOnTheBeach Posts: 44 Member
    If you have netflix, there's lots of fitness videos you can get on there. Also, exercise TV is nice.
    http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/

    Does Netflix in Canada have them? Or just the states, if you know?
  • jskaggs1971
    jskaggs1971 Posts: 371 Member
    Your local library probably has a whole bunch of workout / cardio / step / whatever DVD's, just waiting on the shelf for you to check them out.

    Do you own a jump rope? That's a great cardio workout.
  • DerpdyHerp
    DerpdyHerp Posts: 44 Member
    I like to yodel. Did you know that yodeling can burn about 250 calories an hour? You have to yodel loud and hard though.
  • ScarlettVamp
    ScarlettVamp Posts: 828 Member
    Exercise TV (Free On Demand) and Zumba on YouTube. I love both!
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    My personal favorite is the 12 oz. curl. Helps work the abs and arms all at once.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Yup, Zusanna and Freddy are awesome!

    I put in my vote for Bodyrock.tv as the BEST FREE home workout!! :)
  • em1976
    em1976 Posts: 119 Member
    if u have cable ...they have the Exercise TV on demand too ...i love Leslie Sansone, she does walks 1 mile 2 mile etc...I have downloaded some off the exercisetv.tv website too $2.99

    Same got walk(cardio) and walk (sculpt and tone),30 ds and shred with weights,plus also couple of bootcamp ones from here.Cost was like from 2.99 or so.I then converted to dvd and they have become my rainy day workouts.
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    If you have an iDevice you can download the Nike Training Club app - it's free and quite awesome! :D
  • megan015
    megan015 Posts: 5
    Nowloss.com
    bodyrock.tv
    really look through the website don't just glance and x-out lol!
  • natini
    natini Posts: 347 Member
    Interval training! 1 minute of cardio (jump rope, jumping jacks, run in place) and then 1 minute of weights. Do this for 30 minutes. It is a great workout.
  • californiansun
    californiansun Posts: 392 Member
    Thank you all for your super ideas!!!
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