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a beginner with questions

romes10 Posts: 8 Joined: 2003/12/26	2004/01/10, 11:11 PM hi, I have finally decided to lose the extra weight and be the fit person i have always wanted to be. I am looking to tone up my body but dont have access to a gym. my weight training will be done at home with free weights. does anyone know some good excersises that use just body weight or dumbells. Most specifically for biceps, chest and legs. I also would like to know how everyone keeps their motivation...i tend to lose it after a few weeks. thanks for your help!
detox174 Posts: 115 Joined: 2003/10/28	2004/01/11, 01:25 AM sign up for a program here on ft...everything you want will be on there....you can do alot with dumbells good luck!
romes10 Posts: 8 Joined: 2003/12/26	2004/01/14, 08:47 AM I did sign up and was given a program/ i even specified that I only have free weights, no machines. but most of the excersices that are in my program are with machines. help???
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/01/14, 09:32 AM You might want to invest in one of those stability balls. They are great to use with dumbells. I keep my motivation by looking at pictures of my overweight father and vowing that I will never let myself slip away like he has. -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
romes10 Posts: 8 Joined: 2003/12/26	2004/01/21, 07:54 AM I am in Japan and leave in less than two months. I dont' have room in my luggage to take it with me. I also have one waiting for me at home. I will also be travelling for a few months after I leave so need some ideas while travelling. Any suggestions???
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2004/01/21, 07:03 PM Did you sign up for the at home workout?? because mine didn't have any machines except for the ab program -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
romes10 Posts: 8 Joined: 2003/12/26	2004/01/24, 08:35 AM I thought I signed up for the home workout. when it asked if I wanted to use machines , free weights or both I clicked only free weights. I will go back and check. thanks for pointing me in the direction. will be back if still having problems. thanks again
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/24, 09:37 AM Alot of the machine exercises can be changed to using just dumbells or a barbell... if you list which ones use machines, I'm sure someone can give you a appropriate substitute! -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
	2004/01/24, 09:39 AM romes, use the swap feature at the bottom of your main exercise page and swap machinesfor weights. Welcome and good luck. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/24, 09:44 AM charlie, where is this swap feature? I can't find it! ACK! -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
	2004/01/24, 10:06 AM Hit exercise plan/ scroll downand hit customize workout. Swap feature should be there unless its just in pro. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/24, 10:08 AM I think it's just in Pro.... bummer... oh well.... Thanks! -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
	2004/01/24, 10:14 AM Hit exercise plan/ scroll downand hit customize workout. Swap feature should be there unless its just in pro. If its only in pro, you can print the workout, go to exercise resources, find a similar movement and write it in. I really like the pro freature that lets me swap exercises before I print as well as view the entire 8 week regimine. If you want to use any of the special gain programs like thighs, glutes, chest, back etc, you must have machines. With the pro version, I can trick the program by selecting both machines and freeweights and the go back and swap out the machines.I only have freeweights and a really doofy cable thing and leg extension and seated calf. Its enables me to do the specialty stuff. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/24, 10:44 AM I've signed up for General Progression Training program on FT... I was using the Home one, but got through that and am looking for some new exercises with more variety... some of the exercises on this one use machines, but am I able to swap them...? I think there some squats and rows, but I may be able to swap those somewhat... I'm doing all of this at home and don't have a lot of room for big gear like a Bowflex (nor can I afford one!) -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
MyCoffeeGirl Posts: 121 Joined: 2003/12/04	2004/01/24, 11:59 AM Yeah - the main benefit of Pro is being able to swap exercises! -------------- ~~~~~~~ROXIE~~~~~~~ http://www.mycoffeegirl.com