Working out at home is definitely the way to go. It’s private. You can do it when you want. You can dress any way you want. I work out in my gown.
The exercises I do: squats, curls, deadlifts, overhead presses and bent over rows. My equipment: Soloflex dumbbells, Soloflex Rockit and Soloflex Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Platform and a Soloflex WBV Attachment on my Rockit.
Every other day I do squats on my Rockit. On the other days I do my upper-body exercises while standing on my WBV platform.
The good vibrations have upgraded my workout. Vibrating while weight training produces better gains than weight training alone.
I am convinced that weight lifting is the essential exercise. Nothing works as well at shaping your body and raising you metabolism (burning calories at rest).
My tips:
- Begin weight training today.
- Do compound exercises. I do 12 reps of overhead presses, curls, bentover rows and deadlifts, all in one set. I do 3 sets.
- Don’t use heavy weights.
- Make sure squats are included in your routine. Squats work more muscles than any other exercise. Do these until you’re breathing hard.
- Start slow and light.. If you over-do you are more likely to quit.
This doesn’t have to take a lot of your time, about 15 minutes a day.
If you exercise at home I’d really like to see what equipment you use and how you use it.
January 28, 2009 at 2:25 am
I too workout at home. I always hated the gym scene. I use the Soloflex, Rockit, Compound Barbell,WBV and Kettlebells. I try to mix up my routines. It helps to stimulate my mind and body. I started off with a Soloflex in 94 and have added the other stuff over time. The equipment has allowed me to stay fit and young. Thanks for making some great equipment.
I have been enjoying the blog and videos. It has given a great insight to the company and family behind it. Too bad the economic times have caused your company to stop production on the big items. I applaud you guys for still being there for parts etc. Most companies would just take it to the wind.
Chris