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?
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
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:
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Here's the workout that I put together for my clients - it covers all body parts except for abs. Those you can do with a million kind of crunches and no resistance at all.
Legs (blue band)
Squats
Lunges
Inner and outer thighs, butt kicks (band under a table leg)
Single-leg leg press / leg lift combo (lying down)
Chest (red band around a pole or doorknob)
Chest press
Pec flyes
Back (red band around a pole or doorknob)
Back row
Shoulders (yellow band)
Front raises
Side raises
Overhead press
I bought my bands online at http://www.bodytrends.com/products/resistance/index.htm . It would be hard for me to write up descriptions of the exercises if you're not familiar with them (I spend an hour teaching this workout to clients) but there are books and videos available that might be helpful and you might be able to find illustrations on the Internet.
Leg work at home
