Angor Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hey, guys! I'm in between jobs at the moment. I don't have enough money to sign up for the lifetime membership at the moment. I'm really bummed about that, because it seems like there is a TON of stuff that could be very helpful to someone like me. I'm actually seeing someone about a job next week, so hopefully will be able to join the ranks soon. I'd love to delve into the material available here. Anyway, that being said, I was wondering if there are any cheap/free fitness solutions until I'm employed? I'm currently doing one of the things I got in the emails that get sent out. Here's my routine:Go for a short run/fast walk, about 10 minutes, to warm up. Are there better ways to warm up? 20 squats 15 push ups (trying to get to 20) 15 lunges (trying to get to 20) 15 rows (15 lbs dumbbell) 30 second plank 30 jumping jacks Repeat Step 2 (trying to be able to do this 3 times in a row)So, that's what I've been doing. I currently weigh 208 lbs.; I was 215 before I started this routine. I'm not sure what my goal weight should be. I'm about 5' 7'' tall. I think I would like to be around 180. I'm trying to lose fat and gain muscle to get a toned/fit look. But I'm completely new to the workout world. The most I did was soccer in high school. I think I've kept the same amount of muscle since then but added a lot more weight to carry around. I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post. I'm still learning! I'm posting two photos of myself so you know what I have to deal with. I would also welcome any tips on burning through leg fat so it doesn't look like I'm packing pillows in my pocket. Thank you so much for your time! 1 Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 looks like you are off to a great start with your workout. If you go to the main NF blog, under resurces there are a bunch of free workouts, that are bodyweight.http://www.nerdfitness.com/resources/ 2 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Angor Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oh wow! Thank you! Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
starsapart Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You can also try darebee! I especially love the multi-day programs. http://darebee.com/programs.html You can do Hero's Journey, for example, and stay engaged and interested (with a storyline!) for a whole month. 1 Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
starsapart Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oh! And the best way to burn through leg fat is to fix your diet. Exercise alone will not solve your issue - to get leaner, you need to be at a caloric deficit, and to maintain your energy while in deficit, you ideally need to be eating the right sorts of foods to nourish your body. You can't spot-reduce fat off your legs (believe me.......... I spent so long wishing I could................). You can, however, exercise to retain muscle and eat at a deficit to burn through fat, and eventually your body will transform itself! 1 Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
Angor Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You can also try darebee! I especially love the multi-day programs. http://darebee.com/programs.html You can do Hero's Journey, for example, and stay engaged and interested (with a storyline!) for a whole month. This is interesting! There are a lot of different exercises for different parts of the body. Thank you! 1 Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
hwrdfrnd Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Startbodyweight and reddit bodyweightfitness are 2 pretty good bodyweight strength programs that require very little in equipment as well. 1 Quote Hwrdfrnd - Goblin AdventurerSTR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0Current Challenge Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Some other warm up tips would be to do stretches. Also, dont underestimate lifting heavy things around the house as a beginnger, a tub full of cloths, bags of groceries, water filled milk jugs, etc may seem light, but 20 curls or lifts from the floor later and they can get pretty hefty. 2 Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
Angor Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Some other warm up tips would be to do stretches. Also, dont underestimate lifting heavy things around the house as a beginnger, a tub full of cloths, bags of groceries, water filled milk jugs, etc may seem light, but 20 curls or lifts from the floor later and they can get pretty hefty.I'll keep that in mind. Thank you! Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
insanity Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 To expand on what PMyrrh said, look around for things you can fill with water or dirt. A US gallon of water is 8.35 pounds, so a 5 gallon bucket would be about 41 pounds. Sand weights between 110 and 125 pounds per cubic foot, and there's about 2/3 of a cubic foot in a 5 gallon bucket. You can use those for deadlifts, or squats. 1 Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Raincloak Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you want to make weights, you can get a 50-lb sack of gravel or sand for just a couple dollars at your local hardware store. I made sandbags (gravel bags actually) of duct tape, ziplocks, and gravel for lifting with. Alternatively, check thrift stores for old dumbbells and iron barbell plates. 1 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Juni0r83 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 It is entirely possible to do the whole weightloss and fitness thing for free all the time. Check out people like OfficalBarStarzz on YouTube, and then just find yourself a local playground. To progress from that, If it interests you, a set of adjustable gymnastics rings are generally pretty affordable once your disposable income jumps up from zero. 2 Quote Dwarf Warrior I am today what I made myself yesterday, I will be tomorrow what I make of myself today. Current challenge: Juni0r83 works on his Schedule-Fu Previous challenge: Juni0r83 re-evaluates and refocuses Link to comment
Angor Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I GOT A JOB! Such a huge relief! 7 Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
Machete Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 1 Quote Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
PMyrrh Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I GOT A JOB! Such a huge relief!Congrats! 1 Quote Lvl 4 Dragonborn (Dungeons and Dragons not Skyrim) Warrior STR:8.5 DEX:3 STA:10.5 CON:7.5 WIS:5 CHA:4 MyFitnessPal (Looking for NerdFitness PPL) Current Challenge Completed:PMyrrh's Viking Winter PMyrrh's Path of the Persevering Paladin Brazen and Unabashed 5 minute Spartan Plank 50/50 SquatsCOLD ASS VIKING CHALLENGE: 30/30 100% 100% Link to comment
Angor Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Odin's beard.... Quote What say you, people of Meh? Meh. Meh. We are not roused. Link to comment
Hellany Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 A park playground doubles as free gym, go early morning and have it all to yourself. The stone benches are great for box jumps and all. Don't vex the gardeners and you're good to go. 2 Quote First ChallengeHellany: level 2 Doppelgänger assassinSTR 5 DEX 2 STA 2 CON 4 WIS 3 CHA 6 Link to comment
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