I am unable to join at the gym at this time. I get my cardio by speed walking, with some running/jogging thrown in. I have a stability balll or ab and core work...

I was interested in getting some dumb bells,...but how do you do leg work with dumbbells? I'm aware of ankle weights...but does anyone have any advice as far as weights or my legs?

Thank you,

Nicole

I dont use weights for my leg workouts. I use the stability ball. There are all kinds of leg strengthening techniques with the stability ball...and i do pilates alot too for that. Never heard of using weights for the legs unless you get into gym equipment. But as far as free weights, i guess i go the isometric route but believe me, that ball can make your legs sore for a week if you do the right exercises on it, like the quad press...woah.

Thank you. I was playing around w/ the stability ball this morning. Not really doing any exersizes with it, but just holding it with my feet and legs...yeah, I can totally see where you can do a lot with it. That's great because it does cut down on equipment and it's portable.

What's the deal with using exersize bands? Can the resistance in those help with legs and arms? I am thinking yes, but hmmmm...

You can do dumbbell squats, dumbbell deadlifts, calf raises LOTS of things with dumbbells for the legs - stiff legged deadlifts also, weighted lunges, one legged squats....

For a better description go to www.stumptuous.com, click on iron, then training, then there is a workout called "all dumbbells all the time"

Also try www.exrx.com for little videos and things - they have exercises per body part

Ditto on what 2F said

You can also do a great workout with bands. Meg put one together a few months ago, let me see if I can find it....

Here it is:
Mel