Cannot afford gym membership but would like to loose weight and get in shape. I need something I can do at home and that does not take too long (I have a three year old that keeps me very busy) I have tried videos but none that I like. I would like some basic moves that I can do and repeat everyday. Any Suggestions?
Thanks so much!
2007-03-08 05:38:48 · 11 answers · asked by ve 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I would suggest exercise with diet changes. I don't know if you do all these or not... basics: 1) No fast food 2) Drink water or a herbal tea, no soft drinks 3) Whole grains not enriched bread 4) Eat fruits and vegetables. Exercises to do: Push ups, leg lifts, hold a Plank position and relax, repeat; take your 3 year old with you and skip... skip for height and then distance, jump with your little one, jump over any line back and forth, jump rope, take your child for a walk (maybe even hold him/her switching arms as you go), lift the little one (have fun!). Grab a can or a milk jug or a detergent container (fill with water if necessary) and do curls, triceps extensions, military press, hold your arm straight (and at your side) raise the item straight even with your shoulder and out. Repeat but do it to the side. Alternate arms... increase weight as needed. Squat ... literally, act as if you are sitting in a chair then stand back up. No weight is needed at first and make sure your knee never goes over your toes. Increase the reps and hold a can for weight later. If you are really strong, try this one-legged. Get on the steps and do a calf raise (lift up with your foot), once you are strong enough, do it one legged. Remember to mix it up, don't do the same exercises (except walking) two days in a row.
Best of luck to you.
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2016-05-20 06:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Paula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just started an at-home routine that consists of jumping jacks (2 minutes on, 1 minute rest), crunches, and then I strengthen my arms with some 10-lb weights I bought at the sporting goods store. You can do the whole thing in front of the TV, and it only takes about 15 minutes.
2007-03-08 05:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by a female 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a few gallon milk containers and liters of cola.
Fill wirth water.
Pick each container up off the ground and placing it on a shelf.
Follow the same routine, this time at a different level of shelf.
Repeat for 20 minutes.
2007-03-08 05:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by Conductor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very best exercise you can do is WALK, and if you get tired of that put on your favorite music that makes you want to move and just go to town in your house or whereever dancing acting like a fool, you would be amazed at how much fun it is and will make you very healthy.....also bike riding is great too...but, my fav is dancing acting like a kid.
2007-03-08 05:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by Confused 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend walking. It is a great way to start. I try to take a walk once a day. I have a 3 year old too and she often rides her bike or walks with me.
2007-03-08 05:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by Martinez 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get you and you three y/o out of the house and to the park or beach or any place that is safe. You can also get financial help a the YMCA and maybe they have child care.
2007-03-08 05:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pranayama by Swami ram dev ,can give drastic results,he has some CDs just for weight reduction....(pranayama are indian breathing exercises that are prescribed for various different ailments and over alll health) ............make a google search to to find literature.....
2007-03-08 05:50:22 · answer #8 · answered by i am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem i just watch what i eat and stay active in the morning i grab a fruit and no restaurant or junk food and i drink water a lot
2007-03-08 05:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by KATRINA W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is the best way to start. From there, you can pick up more intense regimen.
2007-03-08 05:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by no_um_4_u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋