https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:06:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1612903 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:17:57 +0000 Anonymous 1612903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rodney Yee's instructions on his beginner yoga DVD are excellent. He even tells you how to keep your feet flexed in certain poses, how to bend forward at the hip (instead of the waist) and how to breathe. No detail is left out, That said, you have to be the type of person who pays attention to those details in order to benefit from them. I personally learn a lot more from videos than I do from written directions. When I started taking yoga classes at the gym, then teacher said my for is very good, so the DVD obviously helped me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1612809 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:04:16 +0000 Anonymous 1612809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave my answer before as yoga being a great exercise for your entire body. It is the one thing that helps with flexibility and balance as you get older. But the best form of exercise if the one that you will commit to. </p> <p>There are many forms of exercise that you can do without joining a gym such as riding a bike even if it is a stationary bike. Walking outside, on a treadmill, or marching in place at a pace you can keep, but also working up to your target heart rate to achieve your cardio goal. </p> <p>As you get older I believe it is important to have an exercise routine in place that includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility. My neighbor attends a gym class that meets twice a week for older people (she is 77) and after 6 weeks developed sciatica. Her doctor injected her hip and leg with cortisone and now she has problems walking up and downstairs. Her doctor said that she needed to build strength in her quads and so she performed exercises that concentrated on this one area perhaps a bit too much. I urged her to go to an orthopedist to get his opinion before continuing with her exercise routine. He told her what I thought, she had a muscle imbalance. She is now going to PT and it has helped her tremendously and so now she understands what it means to exercise correctly. I have been down this same path so I understand.</p> <p>So while I would like to recommend a specific dvd to help you, exercise is tricky in that people will stop when they injure themselves because they either overdo things or do not do it properly. If a gym is not an option, perhaps a personal trainer who will create a personalized program for you that you can do at home. They will teach you to perform exercises correctly and you can go from there. I learned proper form from taking classes in a PT office many years ago and have taken yoga and pilates classes so&nbsp;that I am confident in doing these exercises in the comfort of my own home.</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1612684 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 17:21:21 +0000 Anonymous 1612684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The way I look at it, walk aerobics gives me cardio + weight-bearing exercise to combat osteoporosis. Yoga benefits my muscles &amp; my arthritic joints. The weight-bearing yoga poses are not easy. The yoga I practice is slow vinyasa flow where each pose is held for up to 2 minutes. It's not aerobic, which is why I add the low-impact cardio, but it has really strengthened me. Also, it lengthens the muscles instead of bulking them up. Lastly, let me say that I do what I enjoy and what my body can handle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1612663 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:50:40 +0000 Jules 1612663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love yoga, but for me it's more of a complement to strength training. I don't think you can do just any yoga workout and expect to gain muscle -&nbsp; it depends on the program, body type and expectations. Certainly people who do yoga for years tend to look great, but I need faster results to stay motivated. This is just my personal experience with yoga vs. old fashioned weight training: the latter was much more effective in making me stronger and changing my appearance, the yoga was a great complement as the stretching and lighter strength work helps relieve muscle pain. Now my upper body is pretty slow to gain muscle, as confirmed by a trainer I<br /> worked with for 6 months. And someone who is quite lean to begin with<br /> might see visible results faster. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1612463 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:19:22 +0000 ManidipaM 1612463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are starting from a full stop, I recommend either a few cycles of suryanamaskar or chandranamaskar, or the NYT's 7-minute workout (there's an app for it).</p> <p>Or if you are a fan of skipping, start there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610588 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:17:19 +0000 Helen11 1610588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Push ups and chair dips? 'Bench press' with baby?<br /> I am very unfit, a few rounds of modified push ups, dips, and sit ups gets my heart rate up. I would need a trainer threatening me to do burpees. As Anna says, they're evil. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610577 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:04:37 +0000 anne 1610577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed with all of you. I'd never do strength training at home (cardio I'm better at) which is why go to a gym in my lunch hour - the only way I fit it in as a mother. I'm very spoilt in having a gym in my office building (we still have to pay, but it's nice at close).</p> <p>My gym asks people to get supervision using kettle bells, so I think that you should be careful doing it at home, if you were going to take up that option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610284 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:18:36 +0000 texstyle 1610284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use free weights and a simple bench we bought about 30 years ago at Academy for about $200 total. It's still going strong. I have a book that is very old but very practical called "Getting Stronger" and it shows all the major muscle groups and which exercises (and stretches) to do for each one - using simple drawings and commentary. I spend about 25 mins. per session but would like to work back up to 45 mins. Even with just 15 mins. or so several times a week I see continued results. For me, it's the most efficient way to stay toned overall. I like to be able to do 20 regular (not bent knee "easy") push ups. </p> <p>I've been doing this, along with regular walks/hikes and simple floor exercises for most of my life now. I LOVE having the weights at home accessible at any time, but obviously you need a little space to do this. We use those rubber cushion floor mats that fit together like a puzzle, you can buy at the big box hardware stores to keep the bench and weights from damaging the floor and for a soft place to do floor exercises. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610232 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:12:56 +0000 spoff 1610232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just started working out and am taking it very slowly. So far one of my favourite YouTube instructors is Jessica Smith. She has a ton of routines so you might find something that suits you.I am currently doing her 20 minute weights routine which I like but might not be challenging enough if you are not a beginner like me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610175 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:30:55 +0000 Brooklyn 1610175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the TRX (comes with instructional video) and also kettle bells and a fit ball (there is a lot you can do with them). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610145 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:05:41 +0000 ma 1610145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did start with a class and it was so helpful...but since that isnt an option i dont see why you couldnt start with a program designed for beginners, either a dvd or good ole youtube...leslie flightmaster has a 30 day beginners challenge that looks interesting and i would recommend Yoga with Adrian's channel as well, both offer lots of advice and modifications and stress not doing anything that hurts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610060 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:53:42 +0000 carolbee 1610060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a basic starting point I use an app called 7 Minutes. Not much in the way of equipment and I modify a couple of exercises eg there is no way I can do a plank at the moment so I use my knees rather than toes. The short time makes it much easier to fit into the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610054 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:37:44 +0000 Anonymous 1610054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH and I started yoga with a beginner yoga DVD by Rodney Yee. He and his wife teach how to do each pose before starting the routine. I highly recommend it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610049 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:17:22 +0000 DonnaF 1610049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the book, <u>Strong Women Stay Young</u> by Miriam Nelson.&nbsp; I think I found it used.&nbsp; You do it 2X/wk for about 25 minutes.&nbsp; For the first two months, I did it every other day, but now I think I need more recovery time so I do it every third day.&nbsp; She suggests ankle weights that you can add weights up to 20 pounds each, and I quite agree.&nbsp; I think I *outgrew* the ten pound weights within six weeks.</p> <p>I like free weights that allow for swapping out and adding plates, and owning a set of the very lightest plates so that the jump up to the next increment isn't too much.&nbsp; Otherwise, one will outgrow fixed weights pretty quickly, and they can be pretty annoying as doorstops or paperweights.</p> <p>I am seeing some arm definition after a bit more than three months.&nbsp; I hope to have Michelle Obama arms by the time summer rolls around.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610032 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:40:40 +0000 Angie 1610032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ideally, you really need to get the poses right with an expert who can correct you first. It's VERY important to do the poses with the right alignment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1610005 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:36:58 +0000 Anonymous 1610005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes you can do yoga without instructors as long as you do not push yourself beyond your own limitations. Yoga is a process. You always work at your own comfort level and progress from there.</p> <p>I understand that chair yoga is becoming very popular among older people and people with arthritis and other physical problems.</p> <p>I would review different yoga dvd's to see which one is suitable for you. I would not really use a book for sole instruction. Check out the yoga dvd's on gaiam.com or the website <a href="http://www.ekhartyoga.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ekhartyoga.com</a> . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609979 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:57:47 +0000 ramya 1609979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie and other yoga fans can you start yoga without instructors?</p> <p>Thanks for suggestions ladies. I will go through them and keep you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609958 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:25:05 +0000 rachylou 1609958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barre3 looks interesting to me. I do a barre routine I ripped out from a magazine a zillion years AG and just lift weights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609954 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:09:04 +0000 Angie 1609954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a HUGE yoga fan. It's not only good for your body, but exceptional for your head.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609949 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:52:43 +0000 annagybe 1609949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Burpees, but they're evil.<br />Also this system was recommended to me if you have limited space.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/prison-workout-the-jailhouse-strong-routine.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodybuilding.com/fu.....utine.html</a></p> <p>Google "prison workout" for other versions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609800 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 11:03:59 +0000 ma 1609800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>^^i also do kettlebells, i have a couple of dvds and use fitnessblender's kettlebell workouts on youtube. Beware, form is important as you can hurt your back if you arent using them properly. I also do yoga, mostly leslie flightmaster's channel on youtube, she adds plenty of squats and push up poses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609738 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 03:42:21 +0000 SandyG 1609738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a beginner kettlebell workout dvd. I have 3 kettlebells in different weights for various exercises. It's excellent strength training with very compact equipment.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609716 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 02:02:12 +0000 Meredith 1609716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Barre3.com. A blend of yoga, pilates, and barre. Lots of workouts online from 10 minutes up to 1 hour. Somehow simultaneously gentle and intense. Great for toning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609712 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 01:28:02 +0000 MsMaven 1609712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Invest in a stability ball and exercise bands.Your can find all kinds of suggestions for exercises for these online, and usually instructions for a few appropriate exercises come with the &nbsp;purchase. I've been using an ACE ball for over ten years and it is still going fine.&nbsp;</p> <p>A few examples: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3613/workout-wednesday-10-minute-stabilit..."><a href="http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3613/workout-wednesday-10-minute-stabilit" rel="nofollow">http://www.acefitness.org/acef.....e-stabilit</a>...</p> <p></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises">http://www.realsimple.com/heal.....-exercises</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609698 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:50:04 +0000 catgirl 1609698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See my post on the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels.&nbsp; Literally only takes 25 minutes at home&nbsp;and is a great combo of strength, ab work, and cardio.&nbsp; It sounds like it couldn't be that hard, but it's kicking my butt and I do it every other day whenever I can find a half-hour.&nbsp;<br /> You don't need anything but small weights or even a couple of cans of food.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609693 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:23:12 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1609693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a big fan of TRX, which can be done in studio or at home if you buy the equipment and watch the related videos. I like it so much I took a first level trainers' certification class. Check out trxtraining.com</p> <p>And I know you're a new mom, and I think it's good to get out of the house and do something focused on you from time to time -- can you find a ymca or similar with child care? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609682 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:04:34 +0000 sydney2 1609682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use fitnessblender.com &amp; love it. &nbsp;They have hundreds of free videos. &nbsp;I use their videos for both strength &amp; cardio. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609681 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:03:56 +0000 Anonymous 1609681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do yoga, which uses your own body weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/strength-training-at-home#post-1609661 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:42:20 +0000 ramya 1609661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any of you ladies train at home. I am turning flabby and don't have much strength in my arms. Want to start exercising. But currently gym is not an option. Any routine/ video recommendation? </p>