Weight Lifting

I only have dumbells - but I try to incorporate them into my workouts. Today I am doing a leg workout with 12lb dumbells in each hand. My ass will hurt tomorrow - but in a good way

 

Yep! I'm a weight lifter, but only for toning not building. I have a weight machine, but prefer to use my free weights with squats, lunges, leg lifts, etc. I also have a routine for my arms. My lifting is part of my regular work-out and I would never it give it up, because the results are to satisfying. I say go for it!!!

 

i use some of jillian's DVD's and my teeny little dumbells (they only make them in 1KG weights at the discount stores ) for toning. I did some lifting at the gym, but have canceled my membership. I really wanted to build my wimpy arms, but they are just going to stay string beans, I guess. I like to mix the toning (and building in legs and rear) with running. I've been off for a few weeks though, due to hubby being out of town and now two weeks of school holidays. actually, the DVD's should be the ONE thing I can keep up with, as I can do that while the kids are hanging out - though I did once kick the little one in the head when he decided to run behind me during a routine....!

 

I do. I have a few small dumbells, sets from 3 to 10 pounds. I don't have a bench but I wing it or use an exercise ball. For heavier weight I use a sandbag, I love that sucker.

 

I used to back in my track running days and I was never in better shape! I loved being strong. I miss it, but don't like going to the gym. sigh. You rock Angie.

 

if i ever make it back to the gym then i will be back at it... did it for years (not to bulk up just to tone) and i miss it - just not the same for me doing it at home. miss it lots. i, too, like being strong - like to open jar tops that are a challenge. my goal is always to be able to fit and strong enough to keep up with my grandbabies (God willing, whenever they come in 20 years! lol).

 

I body sculp. I try to lift 3 days a week. I love it, it has helped my posture and I love how athletic it makes me feel. I can only bench press about 50 lbs for 12 reps, maybe the most I've ever lifted was 90??? so 108 is crazy good!! My favorite thing to use is an 18 lb kettlebell. It sculpts the shoulders like nothing else does!!! Once I started lifting 3 days a week consistently, weight really began easier to lose. I love that about it too!!! Go for it Angie!!

 

I have been doing Crossfit for a little over a year now, and I absolutely love it, and rarely miss a class. If you want to get strong, that is the way to go. It is expensive though, but for me, I go 5 days a week so it works out to about $5 a class.

Angie, you should google crossfit WOD's and I bet you could find several that you could do at home, especially since you have a barbell. I have a whole list of ones I have copied down for times when we are traveling, or for my husband to do in our home gym. One of these days I want to get a bar and weights for home. We have just about everything else.

 

I have been doing p90x, so lots of weights and what not in that series. I try to use 10-15lb. weights for most of his exercises. Having muscle definition is definitely nice - a good feeling!