Home Workout Tips/Advice

[MyLittlePony25]

I am finally getting my a in gear to lose the last of this weight. I managed 4st without really doing a lot, but I have another 4st to go.

I have home gym equipment in the form of dumbbells/kettlebells and plan on getting resistance bands too. man, I really didn’t realise just how unfit I have gotten!

So:
1. what are your favourite exercises to do? Please, drop all your ideas so I can give them a go!

2. Should I focus on one area a day rather than doing a range of exercises for the whole body? Im a little sore, which I know is to be expected, but then it occurred to me that I always see people focusing on one area and that maybe I should do this.

3. there are some exercises I currently cannot do as it causes pain. I have scoliosis and some, such as flutterkicks are a no go. I tried, it hurt. Anyone have experience with working out with scoliosis/back pain and have advice?

thank you!

 

[krillernew]

Thought it might be helpful to direct you to this thread where I asked for similar advice and there are some recommendations on there from a personal trainer! Hope this helps and good luck on your fitness journey!

Working out at home 101

Does anyone have advice for starting to work out at home safely? I'm interested in bodyweight exercises, cardio and balance/flexibility. I'd like advice from normal people who aren't fitness experts. I'm sorry if there's another thread like this, I couldn't find one but I'd be more than happy to...

tattle.life

 

[Piff paff puff]

I am finally getting my a in gear to lose the last of this weight. I managed 4st without really doing a lot, but I have another 4st to go.

I have home gym equipment in the form of dumbbells/kettlebells and plan on getting resistance bands too. man, I really didn’t realise just how unfit I have gotten!

So:
1. what are your favourite exercises to do? Please, drop all your ideas so I can give them a go!

2. Should I focus on one area a day rather than doing a range of exercises for the whole body? Im a little sore, which I know is to be expected, but then it occurred to me that I always see people focusing on one area and that maybe I should do this.

3. there are some exercises I currently cannot do as it causes pain. I have scoliosis and some, such as flutterkicks are a no go. I tried, it hurt. Anyone have experience with working out with scoliosis/back pain and have advice?

thank you!

Hi
If you're after some motivation then here are some Tips.....
1.always have your workout clothes ready in advance.
2. Always exercise at the same time of day. It then becomes a habit. I got into the habit of scheduled daily exercise years ago and its become as normal as washing my face in the morning.
3. Don't eat anything big beforehand.
I do running, sit ups and yoga. Good luck with your regime, I hope you find some suitable exercise ideas

 

[MyLittlePony25]

Thank you for the replies! It’s going fairly well so far I had a couple of days off but had a workout again today. I feel so much stronger already. My only issue is my upper back due to scoliosis but I’m taking it slowly and not over doing it. I’ve been using a posture corrector during the day also, hoping to help build the muscles up and use my body correctly.
I decided to focus on one area a day and maybe switch up my routines every 4 weeks or so.
I’ll certainly check out the other thread!

 

[no-no]

Well done @MyLittlePony25 Just wanted to say re point 2 on your post, from what I’ve learnt from good coaches on Instagram (not influencers) if you’re doing approx 4 workouts a week it’s best to do upper-lower body splits, two intense upper/lower then two not so intense. I think you need to be doing push-pull-legs 2x a week (6 workouts) for it to be effective, but best to start off with upper-lower.

 

[Lottielillie]

I’ve been enjoying grow with Jo’s workouts on YouTube lately! A mixture of long/short and high/low intensity. Going to start waking up an hour earlier now to get one in for the morning.

I usually sleep at like 2am so i went to bed earlier last night and did some reading. Woke up feeling super energetic to do the workout too!

 

[MyLittlePony25]

I’ve been enjoying grow with Jo’s workouts on YouTube lately! A mixture of long/short and high/low intensity. Going to start waking up an hour earlier now to get one in for the morning.

I usually sleep at like 2am so i went to bed earlier last night and did some reading. Woke up feeling super energetic to do the workout too!

ooh I will check it out, thank you!
i have suffered with chronic insomnia for most of my life but this week, my sleep has improved enormously! I slept for over 8hrs last night and without using sleeping pills, so I’m really happy! I have lost quite a few pounds since starting this too so even happier! But I do need to actually get out and walk more, so today is the day! And afternoon walk and then just a short core workout is the plan

 

[laughing]

Have a look at Lean Justine as well

 

[MyLittlePony25]

Thank you @laughing I will check that out too.

so I didn’t end going for a walk. Meetings, phone calls and I was so damned cold. So I stuck my heating on, changed into my gym gear and did a leg & core workout. Doesn’t help that it’s the dreaded time of the month! But tomorrow I WILL go for a walk as I need to get my step count up. It’s arm and shoulder day tomorrow and I plan on going to a new place to walk on Sunday.

I got a tape measure and took my measurements today and spurred me on to keep going!