I have been doing cardio since November along with minimal strength training. My workout videos (Leslie Sansone) incorporate tension bands and belts along with 2-3 pound hand weights. I feel like I am ready to become more serious about toning up now. I have a goal to start looking better around my mid section and arms by July 20 when I will be wearing my bathing suit in public. I am realistic about my goals. I know I won't be ready for a bikini or anything LOL
I only have tension bands (one light and one heavier) two pound ball weights and three pound dumbbell weights as well as a yoga mat. I am honestly not sure where to start and what to work up to. I have been doing a 20 minute Leslie Sansone toning video (fast firming) where she does lunges, some sit ups and various arm and leg toning exercises with a tension band. I did it last night and I am very sore so it must be working. My legs still kind of feel weak, like spaghetti today. If I do this video three times per week, is this enough? Can I get good results only using tension bands or do I need more equipment? We are on a tight budget so a gym is out of the question right now. I am also wondering if I will see any changes at all to my stomach in two months because I still have a good sized muffin top. My stomach has always been my problem area and I am very self conscious about it. This is the reason I decided to start the strength training so eventually the muffin top with diminish, hopefully
when I lose more fat.
Thanks for any help for a beginner.