exercising help

brownewell94
brownewell94 Posts: 23 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
I've only been able to walk for exercise. How can I get strengh training in without going to the gym? I thought about joining but can not afford the fees at this time. The only piece of equipment I own is a treadmill. I really need to do something, just not sure what.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    look into resistance bands.
  • katealim
    katealim Posts: 45
    Try getting a Swiss Ball and a set of dumbells. Also I agree...resistance bands are a good way to go.
  • vanimami
    vanimami Posts: 433 Member
    There's plenty you can do for strength training. You can buy stretchy bands to do workouts and also dumbells, they're pretty inexpensive. Also you can do tricep dips on the couch, or chair (where you sit facing away from the couch, put the back of your hands on the chair with your legs out and lower yourself down and up), push ups, squats, lunges, etc. Try going to shape.com or health magazines to get some more tips :smile:
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    resistance bands are great... i bought one that came with a chart of different exercises you can do and what muscles are targetted and it came with a measuring tape for only about $10.

    Or you can always use things around the house (canned food, jug of water, etc).
  • brownewell94
    brownewell94 Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks so much!! Now to get off the couch and jump start my diet! This is a wonderful site full of great people. So glad I rejoined!!!
  • Doitforbaby120808
    Doitforbaby120808 Posts: 51
    Try hundredpushups.com its a great personalized strength training program all you need is your body. There is a forun on MFP too. I have been doing it for two weeks and feel soooo much stronger! good luck!223712.png
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