Home Gyms - Just as Good as the Real Thing

Baber4Life — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:50:39 GMT

I have a great adjustable weight bench and power blocks. Although I could use lighter weights for some exercises, I instead do forced reps by controlling the descent of my weights with help on lifting them back into place.

For cardio I use the stairs or use a rowing machine or go walking. I'm too heavy at this juncture to run on an arthritic ankle but speed walking is working too.

re: Home Gyms - Just as Good as the Real Thing

ayummymommy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:59:35 GMT

And if the power goes out like it did for me today?? What you going to do on a cardio day?? I used a routine from this website I have posted http://www.bodyrock.tv/ and did it in the dark!! All I needed was my skipping rope and my body weight for a fierce tabata style cardio workout...no electrical power needed!!

re: Home Gyms - Just as Good as the Real Thing

FormerlyFatMatt — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:47:34 GMT

I have a treadmill, a spin bike, a heavy bag, TRX straps, resistance bands, some motivational picture and posters and a stereo in my dungeon. It's great for the days I can't make it out and gives me a wide variety of options. Oh yeah, there might be a mirror or two in there as well! A tad narcissistic but I LOVE to watch my veins POP while I lift.