Maggie M asked:
i’m looking to lose a little weight, but due to the recession and low funds i don’t have a gym membership or any exercise equipment. does anyone know of a successful exercise routine i can do in my house?
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i’m looking to lose a little weight, but due to the recession and low funds i don’t have a gym membership or any exercise equipment. does anyone know of a successful exercise routine i can do in my house?
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5 Responses to “Does anyone know how to lose weight without gym membership and exercise equipment?”
Hi maggie
The best program for losing weight without a gym or equipment is Craig Ballantynes Turbulence Training and Bodyweight Workouts. I believe the entire program is about 30 bucks and it is just phenominal. I used it last year and lost about 8 pounds in the first two weeks only working out for about 20 minutes two or three times per week. If you are interested here is a link
good luck
I can’t think of one off the top of my head however if there’s a library near you, go and check out some books or videos. There should be a variety for you to choose from and once you turn them back in, you can get new ones so that will keep you from getting bored with the same old routines.
Sure, you can do jumping jacks, running in place, jumping rope, push-ups, sit ups with a ball about the size of a soccer ball behind your back so you can extend backwards…
anything just run around your house a few times a day. and eat less. i have lost 10+ lbs since september 08 putting me under 18bmi and therefore underweight for my height. and here is the secret……if you dont have money to buy food you dont eat much =D
obviously i am being sarcastic however still truthful.
To lose weight (fat), include more fibrous slow digesting carbs, as opp. to the fast digesting ones.
No white breads, fast foods, sodas (not even diet) no ketchups, sugar, only skim milk, not 2%, skim and whole grain non sweet (sugary) cereal, whole wheat bread, maybe buy some soy or whey protein.
Include lean meats like ham, and other sources of protein. Avoid red meats. Take a multivitamin, calcium and vitamin d every 2 days, one or two V8s a day (or every other day).
Don’t starve, eat small healthy meals. A lot of small meals opposed to a few bigger ones– make sure is has at least 8-10 or more g of protein, not too much protein because the body can only digest a certain amount at a time; and avoid too many fruits, carbs and sugars. Fibrous veggies, greens (no starches or potatoes) are good, and no BBQ sauce (unless used sparingly) and not too much (if any) salad dressing.
Before bed (2 hrs), eat something with protein, don’t
eat many carbs before bed. Eat some of that good cereal in the morning, you need quality carbs, just not too much, and the slow digesting ones.
Do slow crunches until you can not do anymore, jog stairs (be safe though), warm up first and do sprints, short bursts of intense activity is very effective compared to long weak activity, just don’t over do it. Also include some slow but long endurance jogging. Be active!
Jog stairs ;and also do some lunges until it burns, do this every day or 2 days, keep going and don’t give up, same with eating, you need some fat, so one or two fish oils daily.
Eat fish (not fried, be careful, very careful for bones) Peanut butter on whole wheat (no jelly), which has protein, and don’t worry about the fat in that. Avocados, has fat, good fat; eat it when your hunger cravings get you.
When you do crunches, also twist on some to work your sides, keep tension on your abs.
Need more info, go to bodybuilding.com