thinking about strength training

rockerbabyy
rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
...but i dont have a gym membership or money for a bunch of weights..
i have 3lb 5lb and 8lb hand weights, and some resistance bands for now and wondering what kind of things i could do with them to get the best results. i was thinking about doing zumba every other day and something more strength based on the other days...

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  • NPetrakis
    NPetrakis Posts: 164 Member
    you already have the best strength training gym in the world, your own body. Try doing some research on body weight strength training online and Yoga for strength and fitness. I think you will be impressed, and best of all...your gym is free.
  • kalexander2005
    kalexander2005 Posts: 223 Member
    Jennifer Nicole Lee has a few books on home body building. I recommend these highly! I found some of her stuff on Bodybuilding.com. You should also check amazon.com to find titles and look for them in your library. I got two of her DVDs from my library in Missouri. Good luck!
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    Try Sit-ups, Push-ups, and chair dips. Resistance bands are great.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Try Sit-ups, Push-ups, and chair dips. Resistance bands are great.

    and all the above... Calisthenics...use your own body weight and any other "heavy" things you can find lying round the house... hold on to them whilst doing squats and lunges, try push-ups, sit-ups, burpees, the plank... hand stepups...
  • Health_Gal
    Health_Gal Posts: 715 Member
    Check with your local YMCA. Many offer free or reduced fee memberships for people that could not otherwise afford to join.
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    Do pushups. They hard to do but there are lots of modifications. You can do simple wall pushups. You can also do rows using your door frame. You don't need any equipment to build muscle and strength.
  • maryloo2011
    maryloo2011 Posts: 446
    http://www.shapefit.com/training.html

    and more specifically: http://www.shapefit.com/body-weight-exercises.html


    you're welcome ;):D
  • missbuterfly
    missbuterfly Posts: 18
    Go to fitnessmag.com they have workouts already put together for you. I worked out with a personal trainer from February to July. August to now I use that! :)


    Missbuterfly
    115lbs down 5 to go!
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    thank you all so much! ill be checking out all the sites and see what i can do :D
    ill call the Y too and see what they have to offer
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