What exercises or exercise program can I follow at home to overall tone my body?
Jules asked:
I do need to lose some weight, (about 10 lbs) but I really need to tone my muscles overall. I think I can manage the weight loss, but I really need some direction on how to proceed with an exercise plan. I’ve seen several video programs available, namely Slim in 6, bit I’d rather invest in workout equipment, such as balls, elastic tubes, etc. instead of videos. I just need to know what to buy and how to use them. I would really like some specific suggestions, and some good web links would be great!
Also, we already have a set of free weights and a treadmill that my husband uses. But I don’t want to build bulk!
Brenda
I do need to lose some weight, (about 10 lbs) but I really need to tone my muscles overall. I think I can manage the weight loss, but I really need some direction on how to proceed with an exercise plan. I’ve seen several video programs available, namely Slim in 6, bit I’d rather invest in workout equipment, such as balls, elastic tubes, etc. instead of videos. I just need to know what to buy and how to use them. I would really like some specific suggestions, and some good web links would be great!
Also, we already have a set of free weights and a treadmill that my husband uses. But I don’t want to build bulk!
Brenda
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Helen
use body weight exercises…..
push-ups, hanging leg raises, crunches, pull-ups, chin-ups, squats, dips, lunges, handstands….
no need to spend money….
Julie
Here is a workout that you can do with a pair of dumbells and an exercise ball.
Also, even most men have a hard time become overly muscular and they have much more testosterone (the body’s steroid) than an average woman will ever have. In other words, you do not need to worry.
Tim
This is the problem that most women run into. They say they dont want to build bulk. Most of the time they wont. They are simply not eating enough calories to bulk up and get big. You need to hit the freeweights. You will be adding muscle to your body. More than likely, depending on how bad your shape is, you will not lose weight, but you will lose inches. Muscle is denser than fat, and it takes less of it to make a pound. If you add more muscle your body also burns fat better. Lift weights first, then do cardio.