I want to get in shape but I hate the gym, what can I do at home?

[Anonymous]

I will walk outside for 45 minutes a day 5 days a week, and if it rains I'll drag myself to the gym.

However, I hate using those machines. I always forget how to set them up and use them, no matter how many times anyone shows me.

I do use the free weights for my arms, that's fine.

What can I do at home using bands or small weights or just my body weight (ideal!) like good old fashioned gym class calisthenics?

I want to tighten my butt, stomach and thighs. I get overwhelmed with too many exercises, so minimum number for each area if possible.

Thanks. Oh, how many times a week should I do them, and how long before I see results? Not trying lose weight, just get toned.

I don't have a TV or dvd player.

[DanAG]

"or just my body weight (ideal!) like good old fashioned gym class calisthenics?"

That'll work. You can get in pretty darn good shape doing those kind of exercises. Push ups, pull ups, sit ups, isometrics, resistance, etc. Those all build strength. Vary how you do them, use your imagination. Do them regularly and find out a routine for the number of sets/reps you do.

Here's one that I'm sure you won't do but it's fantastic exercise. Bring in a dump truck load of sand or gravel, and dump it in your back yard. Three days a week go out with a shovel and wheel barrow and move the pile 30 feet away. Depending on the size of the load, it'll be around 3-10 tons. It'll work almost every muscle in the body. Running the wheel barrow will also help your coordination and balance. Switch from left to right side to balance the muscles and avoid hurting your back.

Does your home have stairs? Make a bunch of trips up and down. Vary the speed.

In the winter go outside and volunteer to shovel your neighbors driveways.

Basically any kind of "real" work.

[Asker]

Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I won't do the gravel one, although it's kind of funny. I imagine those pioneer women were totally buff.

[DanAG]

Oh come on and do the gravel, you'll love it. :)

I used to do construction work, that's why I suggested it. I don't know why but I used to love shoveling gravel and sand. Actually I still do, but I'm not in the same kind of shape I used to be in.

OK, how about chopping firewood :)
Stacking firewood?

Yea those pioneers were pretty buff. You can still see it in those primitive people pictures. They aren't big, but they look strong and in shape.

[PowerpuffJohnnyBravo]

Haha Ok well, You can always try for upper/lower body split and mix it up with HIIT and low intensity while at home? That'd you a solid tight bod. And there's nothing wrong with working out and home, its just excuse people use. You can make amazing physique if you are determined to do it so -

Mon - Upper bod
Tue - Lower bod
Wed - HIIT
Thurs - Lower bod
Fri - Upper bod
Sat - Low intensity cardio

[bubbiexo]

Pick up a jump rope:) you can also do pushups, chair dips, prison squats, and lunges. You can even pick up some dumbbells from the store if you want to add weight.

[MaskofInsanity]

You could always use workout DVDs or ebooks. There are a lot of HIIT workouts and the like that will absolutely kill your body in the best way possible.

[Asker]

as I mentioned I don't have a tv or vcr just a laptop. can I use that? where can you find HIIT workouts? what discourages me is starting workout programs and feeling the pain and wondering when the heck im going to see results. how long for the things you mentioned? I'm thin, 130 pounds at 5'9' just want toning not weight loss

[MaskofInsanity]

Yeah sure, can't see why not.

Honestly, it's not like you can be the size you want in a month. It'll take a few months. You're alreaady slim, so the results will take longer to see.

I'd recommend these workouts https://wayofgray.com/ebooks/ I haven't done them, but I have her on instagram and everyone raves about them.

[Asker]

Thanks!

[MaskofInsanity]

No problem :)

[sweatgirl]

YouTube videos you should change your workout routine often. if you are using weights I recommend every other day.

[bh6676r942]

Run , jog, something, like that

[Asker]

Thanks. I have cardio covered with my brisk walks, but I'm looking for other moves for strength and toning that don't involve gym equipment, as described in the question. Thanks for taking time to answer. :)

[bh6676r942]

Your welcome