Need to add weight bearing activity but hate the gym

[Anonymous]

Get resistance bands. Easy to put away and there are lots of different classes you can find online (I know Peloton has resistance band class, I would imagine Beachbody does, and probably a ton more).

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Anonymous wrote:You only need your body and dumbbells. You do not need big fancy machines.

This. Plus a mat and some bands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get resistance bands. Easy to put away and there are lots of different classes you can find online (I know Peloton has resistance band class, I would imagine Beachbody does, and probably a ton more).

Resistance bands or adjustable weight dumbbells. I have the Core Fitness ones that go from 5 lbs to 50 lbs each. Many online classes like Peloton.

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Anonymous wrote:barbells at home or how about using your own body weight for exercises?

I do planks, push ups, pull ups, and squats. But my legs and butt are are stubbornly resistant to my efforts to tone.

Tone is a combination of low body fat and muscle development. Legs are often the hardest to lean out for women. When it comes to muscle development body weight squats won’t cut it. You will need to incorporate some actual weight training.

Interesting, my legs are the most toned part of my body.

Because you’re top heavy.

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Anonymous wrote:Do more strength-focused yoga. Or any other sort of bodyweight exercise.

Also, I love my suspension trainer. Very easy to adapt any exercise to vary the intensity. Resistance bands are good too.

What’s a suspension trainer? I’m intrigued.

Otherwise known as a TRX (the major brand name). A good introduction workout is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsWU3VKUduA

See also https://www.youtube.com/c/ShanaVerstegen and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBGiAgxN5xQHbD4S6QrT4JmfrZJ4X2NOi

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Anonymous wrote:Trx is a good challenge and can be attached over a door and stored in a little bag when not using.
It comes with a little pamphlet that has exercises. Plus there are lots of ideas online.

I have trx bands attached to a pull up bar and this gives me more range of motion than having them over a door. I also found that if I do jump squats rather than regular squats, I get faster toning and a lot of cardio. I've started light jogging stairs at work- 8-10 stories 3-5 times a day. It's a fantastic exercise.

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Anonymous wrote:Trx is a good challenge and can be attached over a door and stored in a little bag when not using.
It comes with a little pamphlet that has exercises. Plus there are lots of ideas online.

I have trx bands attached to a pull up bar and this gives me more range of motion than having them over a door. I also found that if I do jump squats rather than regular squats, I get faster toning and a lot of cardio. I've started light jogging stairs at work- 8-10 stories 3-5 times a day. It's a fantastic exercise.

Don't you get sweaty?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need a ton of weights. Get a pair of 5-lb, 10-lb, and 15-lb dumbbells to start. Sign up for the Peloton app and do their strength training classes 3 times a week. Go from there…

Most people consider lifting light weights a waste of time. The recommendation is always to "lift heavy"

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Anonymous wrote:You don’t need a ton of weights. Get a pair of 5-lb, 10-lb, and 15-lb dumbbells to start. Sign up for the Peloton app and do their strength training classes 3 times a week. Go from there…

Most people consider lifting light weights a waste of time. The recommendation is always to "lift heavy"

For someone just starting out 15lbs might be heavy, particularly on the upper body. But I agree, lifting a weight with which you can easily do 30+ reps is pretty pointless. You dont get any muscle building stimulus from that.

[Anonymous]

kettlebells take up very little space!

[Anonymous]

Try FitOn

Lots of good options for online classes - free!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trx is a good challenge and can be attached over a door and stored in a little bag when not using.
It comes with a little pamphlet that has exercises. Plus there are lots of ideas online.

I have trx bands attached to a pull up bar and this gives me more range of motion than having them over a door. I also found that if I do jump squats rather than regular squats, I get faster toning and a lot of cardio. I've started light jogging stairs at work- 8-10 stories 3-5 times a day. It's a fantastic exercise.

Try incorporating some bulgarian split squats.

You'll be super angry you did the next day. lol

[Anonymous]

All you need are a set of adjustable dumbbells and a mat. Find a strength training program and work on increasing your weights. Also work on progressing in yoga. If you can do arm balances and handstands, you’ll have plenty of full body strength.

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[Anonymous]

Don't cofuse weight bearing exerice with lifting weights. Running is a weight bearing exercise. If your doctor said weights, then yes, get a small set of dumbbells. They don't take up too much room. If he said weight bearing, then running and walking.

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Anonymous wrote:Don't cofuse weight bearing exerice with lifting weights. Running is a weight bearing exercise. If your doctor said weights, then yes, get a small set of dumbbells. They don't take up too much room. If he said weight bearing, then running and walking.

The OP already runs and walks, though.

OP, did your doctor specifically say weights or resistance training? If so, yes, get some lighter dumbbells and go from there. The Peloton app has great strength workouts - you’ve got lots of options.