Don't know where to start?????

jams5747 · Post by **jams5747** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:07 pm

I am a female 5'4" tall and weigh 160 Lbs. I'd like to lose some fat and build lean muscle at the same time. abs are flabby from 2 births and butt needs lifting as well as thunder thighs needing toned down. I am also wanting to build chest muscle. I have no idea where to start & cannot afford a gym membership. Any ideas on working out from home & with what types of equipment & how often? Cardio or weight training or BOTH? What would be the single best type of cardio equip & weight training equip to buy for home?? Any supplements??

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:26 am

training - your body is a barbell by alwyn cosgrove

food - diet section and read "read before posting.."

search both and get back to mus

best equipment peice? some db's and some wts (not little one's though although that's where you'll start but plan for ther future too)

supps? none

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:05 pm

Equipment.

1 long Bar

2 small dumbbell bars

4 x 1kg, (2.2lb), or 1.25kg (3lbs), discs depending on type you buy.

4 x 2kg, (4.4lb) or 2.5kg, (5lb), discs depending on what you buy.

4x 5kg, (11lb) discs

2 x 10kg, (22lb), discs

1 bench, possibly with an incline on it.

Other possibles include.

Mat

Swiss Ball

Medicine ball

Rubber bands.

Should be enough to get you started.

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:25 am

Welcome! Yes, both cardio and weights. You can do a lot just with your body weight (squats, lunges, push ups, dips, etc.). A few pair of dumbbells will give you a great variety as well. For cardio, get a piece of equipment that you will enjoy the most. Or, buy clothes appropriate for the climate you live in and go outside.