Online guide for home gym (machine) workout

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Pebble321
Pebble321 Posts: 6,554 Member
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My husband's Christmas present (at his request) was a home gym - you know the kind of thing - a machine with a stack of weights where you can do all kinds of individual exercises.
Can anyone recommend a good website with workout suggestions to do on this machine? I've googled the brand of machine and couldn't find anything specific, but I'm sure there must be lots of sites out there with generic workouts that would suit.

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  • flausa
    flausa Posts: 534 Member
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    <bump> Because I'd love to hear some answers as well!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
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    I see what you mean about workouts being in short supply - you seem to have to buy a wallchart from Amazon or something.

    Try this and the related links:
    http://tracker.dailyburn.com/workouts/567-Home-Gym-Workout-A-Chest-Shoulder-Triceps-Abs-
    http://tracker.dailyburn.com/workout_programs/1323-Universal-Home-Gym-Workout
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
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    try a site like bodybuilding.com. I'm pretty sure there are workout plans on there.


    I know I've seen iphone apps that will give you a workout plan. Gain fitness is one that comes to mind. I think there is a nike app as well.
  • TonyL68
    TonyL68 Posts: 133 Member
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    I have a machine like that. I read and watched some of the plans on bodybuilding.com and came up with one that worked for me based on what I read. Its posted on my blog if you want to have a look.
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
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    I love this site! It has videos showing you how to do everything correctly and I am sure you can do most of it at home... look at the link for Beginner Workouts!

    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/main.html
  • Jenny_MSW
    Jenny_MSW Posts: 109 Member
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    I don't know if it would be something you want to invest in, but you could always have a personal trainer come for an in-home session and set you up with a whole routine on your own equipment. One session is usually only $30-40. Just another idea, and it's not like you'd have to commit to something ongoing. Then you could be sure you were doing exercises that are appropriate for your fitness level and goals.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,554 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions, guys, I'll check out these sites on the weekend. I have been thinking about getting a personal trainer in, it's a good idea - we just have to work out what my husband's work schedule is going to be like to schedule it in.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions, guys, I'll check out these sites on the weekend. I have been thinking about getting a personal trainer in, it's a good idea - we just have to work out what my husband's work schedule is going to be like to schedule it in.

    Gives a demonstration of proper form on all variety of machines, including home ones.

    http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

    Just pick a muscle.

    or use the body map

    http://www.exrx.net/Lists/WtMale.html

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