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Another good thing you can do is when you go someplace, park in the furthest parking spot in the lot, and walk. Just for those extra steps ya know?

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I have you beat on that one. I just don't even drive!! LOL!! But that's great advice and a really easy thing to do to trick yourself into some extra movement. Yes, Im in LA right now and I know what they say...but I actually do walk everywhere. Grocery shopping is my big trying day since I then have to carry back with me some heavy stuff WHILE I'm walking. Both studios I'm working for right now are like a 30 minute walk away so I just "push it" when I'm getting there instesd of leisurely strolling.

Becka, I am going to buy that book right now. I'll see if they have it at Border's this afternoon. When you say weights..do you mean like a tiny dumbell? or something bigger? I can't really do the ball thing, as my apartment is tiny and it would take up 1/2 the floor, but I'm sure there is a way for me to modify that particulr routine. I can use the balls at the gym though when I am in there.

There are stairs in my building but not in my apartment. yesterdy when I went for my mail I ran up and down them a few times! I got some weird looks...but it raised my heart rate!!

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LolaBride said:
I have you beat on that one. I just don't even drive!! LOL!! But that's great advice and a really easy thing to do to trick yourself into some extra movement. Yes, Im in LA right now and I know what they say...but I actually do walk everywhere. Grocery shopping is my big trying day since I then have to carry back with me some heavy stuff WHILE I'm walking. Both studios I'm working for right now are like a 30 minute walk away so I just "push it" when I'm getting there instesd of leisurely strolling.

Becka, I am going to buy that book right now. I'll see if they have it at Border's this afternoon. When you say weights..do you mean like a tiny dumbell? or something bigger? I can't really do the ball thing, as my apartment is tiny and it would take up 1/2 the floor, but I'm sure there is a way for me to modify that particulr routine. I can use the balls at the gym though when I am in there.

There are stairs in my building but not in my apartment. yesterdy when I went for my mail I ran up and down them a few times! I got some weird looks...but it raised my heart rate!!

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That sounds good- good luck with it!~ You can buy the dumbells for women that are the colored, rubbery ones- they'll be sufficient. Read through the book- t'll give you further suggestions. The most efficient way to use it is to do the workout as a circuit and break for a few minutes in between sets. I'll explain it further once you get a handle on the workout itself- bigger calorie burner:)

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise so I think all the walking in LA will definitely benefit you!

Just came home from the gym- fab workout but I'm wrecked. Off to bartend in 2 1/2 hours- Speak soon xo
 
Cool!!! I just hired a trainer to come over for a couple of sessions, look at my apartment and make some suggestions. He told me to get those dumbells too...where did you find the cute ones you mentioned?
 
LolaBride said:
trainer comes tomorrow!!! Wish me luck!!!
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Hey girl!

Thanks so much for the info. I've generated an 11 day eating plan- I'm going to see how this week progresses and if I don't make any progress, I'm going to start it on Sunday- good lucjk with the trainer today- hopefully yours is better than mine was! xxx
 
There are many simple on-the-fly routines you can do at home. I'm trying out this simple one (at work when I have the time - like at lunch or in between when i have the time)

Bodyweight squat (10-20 reps)
Pushup (10-20 reps) - do it on your knees if you must
Reverse Lunge (10 reps per leg)
Plank (30 second hold)
Close-grip Pushup (10-20 reps)
Side Plank (20 second hold per side)
Mountain Climber (10 reps per side)

Do this with no rest between exercises. Rest 1 minute at the end of the 7-minute circuit and repeat up to 3 times.

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COOL!! I will check out that site! I don't know what half those things are LOL!! The trainer rocked!! He gave me about 20 things that I could do ranging from stretches to weights to bands to mat exercises. he was very patient and honest, supportive without being pushy. it's about an hour's worh of work that targets every part of my body that needs help. I am SO sore now and we only did reps of 15! LOL. Today WOULD have to be the all-veggie day...arghhhhhh!!! I really want some protein right now!!
 
Sounds like you found yourself one of the better personal trainers! Mine was SHIT- both of them actually. I'm still sticking with buff brides-if I don't see any physical changes in a few more weeks, I'll probably go back to something more difficult:) But congrats- sounds like you have a worthwhile workout!
 
LolaBride said:
COOL!! I will check out that site! I don't know what half those things are LOL!! The trainer rocked!! He gave me about 20 things that I could do ranging from stretches to weights to bands to mat exercises. he was very patient and honest, supportive without being pushy. it's about an hour's worh of work that targets every part of my body that needs help. I am SO sore now and we only did reps of 15! LOL. Today WOULD have to be the all-veggie day...arghhhhhh!!! I really want some protein right now!!
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Try this circuit routine at home for a good cardio session ...It's about a 25/30 minute cardio workout. Between each exercise, rest for 1 minute. Use that time to catch your breath. It's a good workout you can do at home...

1. JOG IN PLACE - 4 minutes ..warm up

Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity by lifting your knees higher. If you're not in good cardio shape, spend the first minute or two walking around instead.​


2. JUMPING JACKS - Do 50

3. ROPE SKIPPING - 90 seconds

4. STEP-UPS - 2 minutes

Step up and down on the bottom stair of a stairway, or on any step that's up to a foot high.​


5. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS - 90 seconds

Get on your hands and knees, then raise your knees like a sprinter in starting blocks. For one minute, run in place in this position, supporting your upper body with only the palms of your hands. Keep your back straight, not arched.
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6. PUSH-UPS - 30 ( or your max )

7. SQUAT THRUSTS - 90 seconds

From a standing position, drop to a crouch and immediately thrust your legs straight out behind you so that you're on your toes in the push-up position. Now jump to pull your legs back to your chest, then stand up to complete the motion. Try to do 45 in 90 seconds​


8. COOL-DOWN - 3 minutes ( walk around your house )


If you find it too easy, do this circuit of Steps # 1-# 8 ... the full circuit 3 times ........that should give you a pretty good workout you can be proud of. :)
 
Oh that's AWESOME!! There are some things on there that the trainer did with me yesterday, but some other things as well that I totally can do! Thanks!!!
 
smoetimes i walk up an down my frontsteps like 50 times.............the neighbors think i'm nuts or OCD i'm sure!!!!
 
yeah I do that too mow. My neighbors DEFINATELY think I'm nuts!!!

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Home Workout

Hello everyone.

I was just looking for some tips on different exercises I could do at home. the only equipment i have are light weights 3-10lbs, a strechy band thingy (whatever you call it, you all know what i'm talking about) and a treadmill...

I just wanted to get into some sort of routine especially that targets: inner theighs, stomach, back (back fat eww), flabby triceps, and... well everything else... HA what a lovely picture of myself!

anyways if you all could post the excersises you find work best with the reps and everything...THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!!

Lil1
 
Hi,

I work out at home with an old stationary bike (yard sale), the stairs (run from basement to 2nd floor 10 x) and regular calisthenics. It is amazing how much exercize you can get by just moving. Put on the radio and dance. Go for a walk or run in your neighborhood. Jumping jacks! Crunches are good but make sure someone shows you the proper way to do them if possible. Pushups - again, they are supposed to be hard but there are ways of doing them and then ways of hurting yourself.

The weight sets will eventually have to be added to so that you can get more resistance from heavier weights. But you can also do exercize with those big laundry detergent jugs (full, they weigh a few pounds.)

You don't have to own a home gym to do this.

As you will read here (the more you read this site) you will find that spot reduction is really a myth. The fat will be reduced from whatever area you are genetically disposed to - so it may pull first from legs, or stomach, or arms and chest. What you can do is tone muscle beneath those areas so that when the fat does finally start to be reduced, you'll looked toned and healthy.

Read read read - especially posts in the Harsh Truth.

Take care!
Indy
 
Calisthenics is the way to go for now. As your strength increases, you can start to throw in your light DBs and bands. Once you outgrow that in terms of strength, it will be time to start looking for more equipment or join a gym.

You can do things like bodyweight squats, modified pushups, lunges, rows (with your DBs or Bands), step-ups, jumping jacks, etc.

I would focus on 2-3 full body sessions per week.
 
Looks like a good starting place to me. There is no right or wrong way to go about it. Try to incorporate exercises for each major muscle group. At first, work on stability, balance, and form. Once these are learned, work on progressive overload.

You can progressively overload your muscles by, at first, increasing volume (setxreps). This has a ceiling, however. Once you reach that ceiling, it is time to progressively overload your muscles by consistently increasing intensity (weight lifted).

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sorry for this next stupid question, but if i don't ask i will never know.

when you say rep it is like how many time i am doing that one exercise in a series and when you say set its like how many series i do... so if it was a rep of 15 and 3sets i would do for example 15 push-ups take a break and do 15 more take a break and do 15 more...

second question: what set/rep should i start with?

this is all new to me, sorry for any annoyance.
 
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