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engprof Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/03/21	2002/04/27, 10:56 PM I have finished the first 8 weeks of my workout program and I'm really pleased with the results. However, I was looking at the program I am supposed to start next week and noticed that much of what the program has me doing involves a weight machine. I don't have weights and don't really have access to them, so how do I get my program adapted for someone who works out at home without weights?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/28, 02:34 AM Fill out some water bottles with sand or small stones..... Or get a brick or two and glue them together. Use your imagination and for your next birthday ask for dumbells as presents...... -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/04/28, 12:59 PM You can try to substitute things you did in the first few 8 weeks of your program.. Just compare the targeted muscles.. If not you can still get creative like like philla said like doing pullups on a tree branch or dips between two chairs.. but really you should look into some free weights.. some plastic sand/other filled weights with a barbell or spinlock bars should be cheap if any sporting goods stores around you have them... shop around..
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/28, 08:27 PM ENGPROF DID YOU GET OFF THE BUTTS...........
engprof Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/03/21	2002/04/29, 11:34 AM Thanks for the suggestions. I got some dumbbells and have scouted around the site to find exercises comparable to what is listed. At least now I can target the muscles that I am supposed to, even if I am not following the program exactly. I wish I had thought of the birthday gift idea for the weights and stuff. But my b-day is tomorrow, so it's a little late to be adding to the "I want" list. Maybe I'll treat myself, though. Jnellie...still on the butts. Target quit day - May 7, my first day of freedom after final exams. Didn't think it would be fair to grade my finals while I am so cranky from nicotine withdrawal!
pinku Posts: 6 Joined: 2002/04/25	2002/04/29, 12:50 PM Hey engprof... Happy Birthday (in advance). May god bless you with muscles as big as those of Ronnie Coleman.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/30, 01:35 AM Yes, BONNE ANNIVERSAIRE (happy birthday)Engprof!!! Don't feel guilthy of eating a birthday cake now! BUT think that the next time it'll be your birthday, you'll be all slim and fit!!!! -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....