| Re: Don't have time for the gym? Make sure you exercise at home!
Good post. I find many people who can't afford a gym or don't have the courage to join one automatically rule out strength training.
ANYTHING that progressively overloads your system will trigger adaptation.
If you are going to buy equipment, I suggest staying away from machines. Stick with free weights, for numerous reasons.
Start with a set of dumbbells that you can add/subtract weight from.
Other equipment I recommend is an adjustable bench that can be set to a decline, flat, and an incline. An olympic barbell. Obviously plates for the bar. These plates can be used for the dumbbells too.
If you really want to get serious, getting a power rack is ideal.
If you've never lifted before and are very deconditioned, starting with simply calisthenics is all that's required. Build your base with these. Just be sure to graduate (progress the overload). Doing bodyweight exercises will not cut it forever. |