30 Day Squat Challenge? Questions?

[Anonymous]

Currently I have no money for equipment or a gym membership and probably won't for a while.

I am skinny (NOT trying to lose weight) but my weight is centered in my butt. I don't really care to make it bigger but I do want to lift it and firm it. I read online that its impossible to lift or firm anything without using weights or equipment, so I'm not sure what to believe because other sources say that squats, lunges, etc can make your butt firmer.

So my question is, could doing the squat challenge without weights as well as doing lunges and other butt exercises produce any real results? I've never used weights before anyway so maybe my body weight will be enough to get some results. If not... could holding two milk jugs help (a full milk jug is eight pounds.)

[femmeme]

I've done the 30 Day Squat Challenge and when I initially did it, I didn't use weights either. I think it depends on what you're looking for. If you're just looking to firm up your backside and tone your legs a little bit, than it's great. But if you want real, noticeable results, weights is your best option. It might be good for you to start out without weights, because, girl, let me tell you on day 3 you're legs will be screaming and feel like noodles. It's very intimidating and you can feel less motivated because of it, but I liked it because I felt like I was really doing something for my body that was making a difference. Eventually, I suggest going to Dick's Sporting Goods or something and getting a set of 5 lb and 10 lb dumbbells. Or just get a gym membership. It'll turn out to be cheaper and you have access to all the gym equipment.

[Asker]

Thanks :)

[femmeme]

Anytime.

[Anonymous]

It depends on what kind of activity you do daily. If you're exercising more than you're used to, then yeah you'll see some kind of results. But if you don't continuously push yourself to the next level, then your body and fitness level is going to plateau and maintain where it is if not challenged.

Your body only changes when you give it a reason to change or adapt.

[Asker]

So I could get results initially, but basically I'd plateau without using weights?

[Opinion Owner]

Pretty much. It's basically newbie gains. I gained easily when I started lifting weights and strength training. I packed on like 15 or 20 pounds over a few months, and that was WITH weights and all that. If you don't have weights, I don't imagine you'll see a huge change unless you can really improvise and find things to challenge yourself with.

Are there no basic gyms in your area? Cheap, $10/month gyms are really popular around here and in the surrounding areas, and they actually have quality equipment too.

[Asker]

There's one that's like $20 a month and that's the cheapest but I still don't even have the money for that lol. I'm planning on joining around October/November when I have money.

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah, it wouldn't hurt to improvise with your workouts now just to get your body used to exercise before you join a gym. But that's where you'll see a lot of progress happen, assuming you stick with it and don't cheat yourself.

[Asker]

Alright, thanks:)

[Anonymous]

I did it, whitout anything. Worked great. I quit on day 26 tho, I got tired..

[Asker]

Did it make your butt more lifted?

[Opinion Owner]

It got rounder, firmer and just nicer to look at.

[Asker]

Aight thanks