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Strength Training Advice
Ive been doing some cardio now for a couple of weeks. Im comfortable with my weight, but I know I need to get back in shape. However, after reading a pp (strength vs cardio), I think I need to be doing more strength training. There are some areas that Id like to loss in (ie my love handles). Im just wondering how/when to know that you are ready to do strength training. Also, I travel alot for work so joining a gym in not an option and I dont want to break the bank for weights. Any thoughts on weights and exercises for them? I was thinking just some dumbells from like Walmart in about 3 different loweer weights or what about ankle/wrist weights...then theres the kettle ball. Im feeling a little overwhelmed. Help please lol...
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Re: Strength Training Advice
just take it a little bit at a time, slowly adding in different exercises when you feel comfortable. good luck!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-25-lb.-Adjustable-Weight-Speed-Pack/12441626
I have the ChaLean Extreme DVDs and love them. I got them on ebay for less than on beachbody's website. I really like them b/c it's a progressive series of DVDs with a 90 day schedule, complete with calendar and tracking sheets so you can easily record reps/weight, and cross out workouts as you go so you can really SEE how you progress.
http://teambeachbody.com/workout-routines/chalean-extreme-workout
Because you travel, you could also invest in bands. The DVDs I mentioned above show all the modifications for using bands for the workouts, so it really is a good option.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Long-Series-Resistance-Tube-Kit-with-DVD/12167849?findingMethod=rr
HTH!
Desertsun-I haven't even heard of those ChaLean workouts that you are talking about. Are they all strength training or is it some cardio?
[QUOTE]Justine-Ive been thinking about doing self resisitance training, but other than the basic exercises you listed, I can't come up with any to do esp for those love handles...and I was trying to look on youtube but I learned you have to be careful what you search haha <strong>Desertsun-I haven't even heard of those ChaLean workouts that you are talking about. Are they all strength training or is it some cardio?</strong>
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</div><div>The focus of the program is strength, so most of the workouts are different exercises with weights, but there are also 2 ab workouts, 1 cardio/HIIT type workout, and 1 kind of mixed, longer workout with cardio and some weights, and then also a stretching/yoga type flexibility training workout. </div><div>
</div><div>I think altogether there are like 15 different workouts? </div><div>
</div><div>You can search on YouTube. There are a lot of people who have videos of themselves doing the different Chalene Johnson workouts, ChaLEAN Extreme (CLX), Turbo Jam, and Turbo Fire. Chalene is awesome! Really genuine and encouraging without being fake or perky.</div><div>
</div><div>Her Turbo workouts are more cardio oriented. I bought CLX before TF was out, and then I bought TF too, and there is a hybrid TF/CLX workout schedule. I am working on TF right now, then will go back to CLX (since it's been a year since I did those workouts and I need to build my strength back up), and then will probably do the hybrid. </div><div>
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You could buy some resistance bands. They are much cheaper, so you'll be able to get a variety without breaking the bank. I'm not gonna lie, they are not quite the same as free weights but they are good subsitute and you could travel with them easily without adding weight to your luggage. Any good sporting good store will have them. Don't buy them from a place like Walmart or Target. The quality will not be the same.
[QUOTE]Justine-Ive been thinking about doing self resisitance training, but other than the basic exercises you listed, I can't come up with any to do esp for those love handles...and I was trying to look on youtube but I learned you have to be careful what you search haha Desertsun-I haven't even heard of those ChaLean workouts that you are talking about. Are they all strength training or is it some cardio?
Posted by lyndseyfaith[/QUOTE]
oh jeez i can only imagine what came up! the love handles are so hard to work, i do a ton of differnent ab exercises (bicycles, plank & side planks, lifting your heels straight up while lying on your back...to really get your sides you can add a lil twist up...sorry im terrible at explaining things!) along with back exersises like deadlifts and bridges (gotta keep everything balanced)
i know its an oldie, but if you youtube 8 minute abs its not a bad quick workout. if you do it 2x in a row youll really feel it. ab ripper X from the p90x series is 15 mins and youll really feel it all throughout your abs. good luck!!