[ChihuahuaMomma]

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]

Hey chihuahuamomma! Have you ever tried doing pilates?

[ChihuahuaMomma]

I have not, I would have no idea about how to go about it..

[XOXOlove]

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
YouTube - Pilates Class
YouTube - 10 min pilates sclupting

[ChihuahuaMomma]

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]

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]

Oh cool. That's actually my goal, 40 pounds.

[mudweiser]

There is a bunch of stuff you can do.

First find out what your target heart rate is [in the chart below]. 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.


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

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]

There is a bunch of stuff you can do.

First find out what your target heart rate is [in the chart below]. 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.


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

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]

I would also suggest you go here:
YouTube - charliejames1975's Channel

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]

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

I have a Brita filter, I always keep is filled. It's amazing, I love it!

Keep us posted and good luck!

[ChihuahuaMomma]

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..