Routines without gym equipment

BeccaW003 · Post by **BeccaW003** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:03 am

I have been reading all of the posts' on the workout forum and the majority of them are giving workout routines using gym equipment. Unfortunately I do not have a membership anywhere and only have free weights(10lb & 8lb), resistance bands and an exercise ball. I am trying to lose about 20-30 lbs and basically tone body since having a baby 5 years ago. I carry most of weight in the mid section and in the hips, toosh and thighs. Can someone give me tips on a routine that would help me feel and look better? I seem to not have any energy anymore.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:14 pm

look up "your body is a barbell""by alwyn cosgrove, it's a bodyweight program

FIREANDICIT · Post by **FIREANDICIT** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:54 am

Look up crossfit you will not be dissappointed and dont give up on anything the key to success is determination

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:14 am

crossfit, oh no

littleshelly · Post by **littleshelly** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:22 am

Good recommendation by Troy. I use mostly free weights at home. I am lucky to have a gym where I work but find free weights superior to the machines. I also have a treadmill at home so it is more convenient for me to workout at home. Treadmills have come way down in price recently because of the economy. I do steady state cardio and sprints on the treadmill. Can also do calisthenics at home with no equipment. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, crunches, leg work, ab work and so on. Don't need a gym.

BeccaW003 · Post by **BeccaW003** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:27 am

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Swanso, I read Your Body Is A Barbell and it really gave me motivation but when it described some workouts I didn't quite understand some things......example

A1: Bulgarian split squat: 2 sets x AMRAP each leg @ 333, 30 sec rest

What do the highlighted things mean?

Thanks again.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:31 am

1 - as many reps as you can

2 - 333 refers to lifting tempo so you'd lower in 3 seconds, pause at the in btw the lifting and lowering phase for 3 seconds then lift back uop in 3 secs

giselleb · Post by **giselleb** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:46 am

Here you have some no equipment exercises you can try out
http://www.physicalfitnet.com/exercise_ ... pment.aspx