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Question: Strength training advise?
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I am trying to lose weight and have been doing 45-60 minutes of somewhat intense cardio for the past 3 weeks. I would like to incorporate some strength training into my workout but I would like advice on a plan I can do at home with only body weight. Such as crunches, pushups, squats, etc. My main questions are:1. Can it be as effective as using machines at the gym?2. If yes, could you recommend a plan to get me started?I would appreciate all input. Thank you.
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Answer#1: In my opinion, at home workouts can be just as effective if done correctly, and with just as much intensity...however, once you reach a certain level of fitness, it would be smart to incorporate some gym exercises as well...First try to do exercises that work the main muscle groups as well as the stablelizer muscles, 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps, If you can, buy a stability ball...they are fantastic for creating a variety...Every kind of plan you need can be found online...Just check out some sites...Some are EAS.com...muscleandfitness.com...Also try looking up H.I.I.T....High Intensity Interval Training...Very hard but very effective...Good-luck and stick with it...You can do it...
Answer#2: There are a ton of things you can do and get great results with out having to use machines at the gym. first i want to suggest getting a pair of dumbells, they don't cost too much and you can do every thing with them...here are some ideas with or without dumbells.1. stand on the edge of a stair with your toes on the edge (facing the stairs) drop your heels as low as you can over the edge, then move up on to your tippy toes...do this back and forth 10 times 3 sets...works your calves and butt.2. lunges are great for the legs, i would suggest walking lunges, you get more of a stretch with that. This is a place where you hold a pair of dumbells to make it a little harder3.squats against the wall (or wall sits) really make the legs burn4.push ups...also you can do these on an incline to make it harder, just use a coffee table or something around that hight that is sturdy.5. tricep dips-put your palms on the edge of a coffe table (or something sturdy) and stretch legs out in front of you on the floor. lift your butt off the table and place your hips past the edge of the coffee table slowly lowering so your arms are at a 90 degree angle and then back again.6. with dumbells you can do:-bicep curls-shoulder presses -tricep extentions-chest flyes-shoulder raises-chest presses-and many moreGood luck with everything and I hope this helps.
Answer#3: Strength training with body weight only will likely not be as effective as using weights, but it's still better than nothing.Do some Google searches and you should be able to find some exercises that you can do with body weight only. Some examples:Push upsDips (use a chair or bench of some kind)Pull ups (assuming you have something you can grab on to)Squat thrustsMoutain climbersStationary lunges
Answer#4: yes, it can be as effective as using macines, provided you are consistent and work hard. Unfortunately, I dont have any specific plans I could recommend to you. I use circuits for my legs and abs (those are the only parts that I need to do) these in your typical ab work and lunges, sqauts, etc. Try looking up different exercises and plans on the internet.
Answer#5: Machines at gyms are shown to be the least effective. Free weights and dumbbells are the best. Try womens health magazine... from creators of Mens Health which has won numerous awards for effective home weight and strength plans. Lots of good plans too. Even have a site already. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/
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