A Guide for Working out at Home
home workouts, workout routines
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If you don't feel like throwing up the money for a gym membership. Or maybe just don't like working out in a public atmosphere, then you should follow this guide to getting in shape without the Bally Fitness membership.
This workout is to be done on four days. Each one should not take more than an hour. Take only 45 second rests between sets.
Days 1 & 4 will be training the upper body, while days 2 & 5 will be training the lower body. Days 3, 6 & 7 are rest days. Train your abs on Days 1, 2, 4 & 5. The same goes for cardio, except that you can do cardio as many times a week as you want; even every single day if you’re game. Of course, as you progress and get stronger and fitter, you can add more sets and/or more reps on your own.
Days 1 & 4: Upper Body
Warm up. (5 minutes)
Do some basic stretching. Side bends, hamstring stretches, etc.
Push-Ups.
This is great for your chest, shoulders and triceps. Make sure your chest grazes the floor and then push yourself all the way back up. Do 10 to 20 reps, 3 sets.
Inclined Push-Ups.
Support your hands on two chairs and do push-ups. This is great for the lower chest and also works the triceps more than normal push-ups do. Do 10 to 20 reps, 2 sets.
Declined Push-Ups.
This time, support your feet on a chair and do push-ups. This is great for your upper chest and also works your shoulders better than normal push-ups do. 10 to 20 reps, 2 sets.
Days 2 & 5: Lower Body
Warm up. (5 minutes)
Do some basic stretching. Side bends, hamstring stretches, etc.
Bodyweight Squats.
Squats are the best exercise for toning your butt, hips and thighs. Simply stand up; feet shoulder width apart, cross your hands in front of you, and squat all the way down and all the way back up. A tip: When you squat, keep your spine straight and look forward. Initiate the movement by dropping y... read entire entry
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on 3/3/2008
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