My gym I go to I think I’m allergic to, home gym ideas??
August 8th, 2008
I developed allergies this year they get worse when I go to the gym regularly, I think I’ll need to get a home gym (its the only gym in town) What complicates things is I have a wonderfull and curious two year old and not a whole lot of space. Ideas?
Of course money is an issue as well.
You should do pilates, plyometrics and strength training…also walk and run around your block for your cardio and some fresh air. Get some heavy ( not too heavy) iron weights and go to the fabulous site for fabulous home workouts, eating tips, motivation and an inches and pounds lost tracker. Look for something called the Tabata method (called “No Gym? No Problem!) …it is a four minute workout that WORKS!!
(the male counterpart of that site is called “T-Nation” - the t is for testosterone…same great articles and format ~ best wishes and blessings to your busy toddler!!)
Understanding, your 2 year old, space and money.
Your best bet is a “Total gym” remake.
It is called the “Weider Total Body Works 5000″.
Wall Mart has it for $100.
It is compact, (folds against the wall), inexpensive and nothing dangerous for your 2 year old to get hurt by or damage. (It will fit in a closet)
These machines are not that bad for a total body workout, just dont spend the $300 for the Chuck Norris one. Good Luck.
Do not make a high goal, first of all. It’s a health risk to lose more than 3 pounds a week and can decrease your confidence. Besides, that much in a week would probably be water weight, which comes right back.
Try taking a walk for 30 minutes a day, adding 10 minutes each week. Once you get up to an hour long walk, start biking or jogging for 20 minutes a day, adding on minutes once again. By the time you are biking or jogging for an hour a day, just keep at it and you’ll keep losing.
Best wishes!
The best thing I suggest is a Band Flex Home Gym. It weighs less than 140 lbs, and is one of the smallest home gyms on the market. They also retail for an amazing $250 bucks which makes this home gym a bargain. You can also get up to 200 lbs. of resistance from it!
The other gym I can reccomend is the Body Solid 1500s, its a little more expensive, and comes with a lifetime warranty. It retails for $550. Its sturdier than the Band Flex, but it will last a lot longer.
I have detailed reviews of these products at my website:
Scincerely,
Hikaru Watanabe
The Home Gym Sensei