My main goalds are training and gaining muscle, strength, and endurance. How can I get some muscle mass without using weights.
I dont want muscle like bodybuilders and my muscles dont have to be cut either. I want muscles like a fighter.
2007-03-27 05:52:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anthony Cruz C 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
use your body as weights.
calisthenics too.
try some martial arts...
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2007-03-27 05:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you want to tone. I would strongly recommend aerobic workouts like bike riding, running, swimming, etc. That will definately increase endurance, strength, and muscle. You want to use the large muscles in your legs/arms in excercises with constant motion. Also consider pilates and yoga classes. Taken in combination they can really provide a great balance. But if you really want muscles like a fighter, try kick boxing.
2007-03-27 12:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga and swimming are great for building the type of muscle you are talking about. Both are fun but are more challenging than you might think.
Yoga utilizes isometric muscle toning. My yoga instructor (who is male) has very nice, toned muscles and never lifts weights. He practices yoga (obviously), cycles, and runs regularly.
2007-03-27 12:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by JenniFire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need to do some exercise..like leaning towards the wall in a standing position or lying on ur stomach. Use less weights..this will help u to gain strength!!
2007-03-27 12:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you said no weights, but if you use like, 2 or 5 pounders and do ALOT of reps with them, you will ge the muscle structure you desire. It will give you toning and strength without the herculean muscle masses.
2007-03-27 12:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did a sick workout with a heavy bricks and big compound movements.
Like, big logs and stuff. It was awesome.
Weights are good, but if you want to go for functional strength, do heavy movements you'd do in real life with exaggerated weight. Lifting tires over your head (please be safe) pushing your car while it's nuetral (have a driver) push ups and pull ups.
And most importantly, eat right.
2007-03-29 20:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Bryan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isometric excersizes. Use your body as its own resistance. Remember there is no muscle building of any kind without resistance. You should at least consider light free weights as a supplement.
2007-03-27 12:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by rob123dev123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calisthencis can produce and tone muscle. I'm told the secret to creating muscle is to eat low fat foods high in protein, before you exercise and low fat, high fiber carbohydrates afterward.
2007-03-27 12:58:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tim O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant. Try boxing.. it should get you're body moving and it should have the same impact as lifting weights and getting muscles only less.
2007-03-27 12:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by vazsingh_soorma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet IS to train with weights a little bit my friend, alot of fighters do in-fact weight train. But, if you want to build muscle without any weights, your best bet is body-weight. I fell in love with bodybuilding.com there are a shiz load of training articles and their superstore sells good shiznu. Goodluck, and remember, weight-lifting+Cardio+Fighting skillz=Uber-face smashing.
2007-03-27 12:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mootron 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Resistance training:
http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100135469
2007-03-27 13:01:00 · answer #11 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋