MrsWeasley Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I haven't done any strength training since I was in high school. Three kids later, I want to ease back into it. I can't fit a gym membership in the budget. I'm more than a little intimidated. Couch25K got me into running, and I would love an easy to follow program like that. Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 What equipment do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Joan Pagano's Strength Training for Women. If you have or can buy a few sets of dumbells and maybe a set of exercise bands, you can follow this program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I really like the exercise progression for startbodyweight (free). It's a bodyweight training exercise program and the beginning moves are attainable even for untrained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacharsis Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Most important is finding something that can become an easy part of your weekly routine. Doing a light routine reliably every week for a year leads to better results and less injuries than jumping into an extreme routine and then burning out after a few months. Maybe a little dated, but I like ExRx; they provide a good outline of what exercises where, and provide visual cues. Also, they aren't obviously in bed with a supplement company (a big problem with a lot of the free stuff online). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisel_le Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 10 pound slimdown extreme by Chris Freytag. It's on YouTube. It's strength and cardio together. This is what got me into strength training. I didn't realize that strength training didn't have to look like bodybuilding, and so I was never interested. Also, lots pf people use resistance bands successfully but if you have a bad back I would suggest skipping them. I have an old back injury that flared up while trying to use the bands. I have a strong core and I'm pretty sure I was using them right. Just FYI. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) if you're just starting out, how about something like the 7 minute workout? http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?_r=0Requires no equipment beyond floor, a chair and a wall. I find you can go a long way to toning just doing planks, dips, squats. lunges and push ups. You can repeat reps or just repeat the whole 7 min as your strength improves. Edited July 13, 2016 by hornblower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Do bodyweight exercises (push-ups, planks) to start. I started with 3 lb hand weights in Dec. I'm now up to 12 lb hand weights but need to increase my weights again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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