After spending time on my blogs this morning, doing laundry, cleaning house, and taking a shower.... I decided to give home "weight training" or "strength training" a try! I got out my trusty folder that I made containing different articles on exercise.
I did not go and look for my stability ball. I think David put it down in the shed, but I'm not sure. It used to stay in my bedroom or in my closet... when I used it! But, when I quit using it, it got moved to... I'm not sure where! If it is gone, then I will buy a new one. I think I am ready to use it again.
Anyway... Here are the exercises that I DID do!
"Tuck & Kick" -- Targets Chest, Shoulders, Core & Butt.
It calls for 10 to 15 reps per leg.
I did 10 reps per leg.
What I thought of it --- It was easy, but I couldn't really tell what part of my body that it was working! I used my fireplace hearth as a "bench".
"Standing Leg Lifts" -- Targets Butt, Hips, Inner Thighs, Outer Thighs
It didn't call for a certain number of reps.
I did 2 sets of 10 reps on each leg.
What I thought of it --- I could really feel it working my hips and outer thighs. I used my elastic stretch band thingy and tied it to my table leg.
"Weighted Squats" -- Targets Butt
It calls for you to use 5-10 lb dumbbells. I only have 2 lbs. It says to do 3 sets of 8-12 reps.
I did 3 sets of 10 reps.
What I thought of it --- I liked this exercise. I know it will work well if I get heavier weights --- or if I use the weights at the gym!
"Single Leg Lift" -- Targets Butt & Hamstrings
It calls again for 5-10 lbs. weights. I took turns on each side holding both of my 2 lb weights. It says to do 3 sets of 8-12 reps.
What I thought of it --- This one was hard for me because I can not balance too well! I did find on my left foot, but had to hold onto the chair for my right foot. I did not really feel it working my butt.
"Step Up" -- Targets Butt
It calls again for the 5-10 lb weights. It says to do 3 sets of 8-12 reps.
I did 1 set of 10 reps. I used my fireplace hearth as a step.
What I thought of it --- I can see where this would be a good exercise, but I didn't feel like I had enough room by using my hearth. It would work well, if I actually had a "step". This might be something that I can do at the gym, as well.
"Biceps Burner" -- Targets Biceps
It did not call for a certain lb weight. It says to do 5 reps per side.
I did one arm at a time and held both of my weights in the same hand. I did 3 sets of 10.
What I thought of it --- I liked it, but it would be better with a little heavier weight.
"Pull Apart" -- Targets Legs, Back, and Shoulders
I used the stretchy band for this. No weights needed. With this one, you do a "lunge"! Not my favorite!
I did 1 set of 10 on each leg.
What I thought of it --- I know that the lunge is a great work out, but I don't feel like I am good at it.
"Balance Row" -- Targets Back, Core & Butt
I didn't have my stability ball, so I just held onto the table and used both of my 2 lb weights.
It calls for 10-12 reps for each arm (or side).
I did 1 set of 12 on each side.
What I thought of it --- I liked this one. It may be different when I use the stability ball, tho!
"Overhead Squat" -- Targets Legs, Butt, & Shoulders
I used the stretchy band with this one, too. It is basically just "squatting" while holding a pole over your head. Easy. It says to do 12-15 reps.
I did 3 sets of 10 reps.
What I thought of this one --- I liked this one. Squats... I can do!
I could feel my heart pumping hard as I did these! So, that is good. I didn't really do any cardio today, but at least I did these!!
That's great! Some of those are the ones I do also, I think I may try some of the others you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI can tell that they worked, too!! I feel it in my shoulders and my butt!! LOL!
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