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ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 27, 2010, 02:16 PM
What are some good ways to work out at home? I don't have a bike--but that's next on the list. I do have two 10lb weights though.
XOXOlove
Apr 27, 2010, 02:19 PM
Hey chihuahuamomma! Have you ever tried doing pilates?
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 27, 2010, 02:27 PM
I have not, I would have no idea about how to go about it..
XOXOlove
Apr 27, 2010, 04:18 PM
You could start by watching pilates videos and trying out the moves as you watch them.
Here are some good ones. I recommend starting with a few reps then building onto it.
YouTube - Model Fitness: Lorie Baker's Pilates Routine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Uxbv4WOpo)
YouTube - Pilates Class (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA6QEvmaFeQ&feature=PlayList&p=3C16277643FFB374&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1)
YouTube - 10 min pilates sclupting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WwK9lWwxnw)
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 27, 2010, 04:20 PM
From what I've heard pilates and yoga is mostly for toning and not real cardio for weight loss. I'm working on a massive weight loss and need something that will give me the maximum results. I will look into the videos.
XOXOlove
Apr 27, 2010, 04:25 PM
From what I've heard pilates and yoga is mostly for toning and not real cardio for weight loss. I'm working on a massive weight loss and need something that will give me the maximum results. I will look into the videos.
Pilates can actually help with weight loss a lot. My sister lost about 40 pounds by doing pilates! There are a lot of more vigorous pilates excercises too, but it's good to start with smaller ones and building up.
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 27, 2010, 04:32 PM
Oh cool. That's actually my goal, 40 pounds.
mudweiser
Apr 28, 2010, 05:05 AM
There is a bunch of stuff you can do.
First find out what your target heart rate is . When your excercising you need to be in that area so you burn fat. If your able to talk as your walking or jogging then your not doing it!
Get a heart rate monitor, sometimes sport watches come with this or if you know how to find your pulse and figure out your own heart rate that's fine too.
[I]Side note: the purpose of cardio is to elevate your heart rate for at least 20 min.
You can:
Run/jog
Start cycling
Do jumping jacks [no kidding but they kill you a little, and the burn feels great]
Jump rope
Do burpees
Remember to stretch! So you don't pull anything or injure yourself.
I would also suggest you go here:
YouTube - charliejames1975's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975)
She has many [cardio] workouts, with or without weights, and they are fantastic! I do them myself.
Good luck CM :)
Keep in mind what your eating/drinking also contributes to how much you lose.
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 28, 2010, 10:42 AM
There is a bunch of stuff you can do.
First find out what your target heart rate is . When your exercising you need to be in that area so you burn fat. If your able to talk as your walking or jogging then your not doing it!
Get a heart rate monitor, sometimes sport watches come with this or if you know how to find your pulse and figure out your own heart rate that's fine too.
[I]Side note: the purpose of cardio is to elevate your heart rate for at least 20 min.
You can:
run/jog
start cycling
do jumping jacks [no kidding but they kill you a little, and the burn feels great]
jump rope
do burpees
Remember to stretch! So you don't pull anything or injure yourself.
I would also suggest you go here:
YouTube - charliejames1975's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975)
She has many [cardio] workouts, with or without weights, and they are fantastic! I do them myself.
Good luck CM :)
Keep in mind what your eating/drinking also contributes to how much you lose.
Wow, that's a lot of advice. And thanks!!
What in the heck is a "burpee"?? I LURV jumping jacks, so that will be fun!
I plan to drink more water than I am, but the water in the new house tastes like bleach, so I'm going to be getting a Brita soon.
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 28, 2010, 10:46 AM
I would also suggest you go here:
YouTube - charliejames1975's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975)
She has many [cardio] workouts, with or without weights, and they are fantastic! I do them myself.
WOW, Boobs Magee. If you hadn't sent me that link I really would have overlooked it due to the unnecessary amount of boobage. My fiancée will get a kick out of this...
mudweiser
Apr 28, 2010, 01:11 PM
Wow, that's a lot of advice. And thanks!!!
What in the heck is a "burpee"????? I LURV jumping jacks, so that will be fun!!
I plan to drink more water than I am, but the water in the new house tastes like bleach, so I'm going to be getting a Brita soon.
This my friend is a burpee, you will feel the burn with this, you will feel like a rock star afterwards.
YouTube - Fitness - Boot Camp Workout 1: Burpee's Exercise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfNA_lmkHM)
I have a Brita filter, I always keep is filled. It's amazing, I love it!
Keep us posted and good luck!
ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 28, 2010, 01:22 PM
We had a Brita in the old house but for some reason it was left in the fridge... UGH!
OH, we called those squat thrusts in school. I can't do those yet either... too much weight on my wrist..