so bathing suit season is upon us, and even though i've lost all the baby weight and then some, my body looks completely different than it did pre-baby. i'd like to be able to tone up my legs and my tummy but haven't had any luck thus far. does any one know of some good videos or routines that work for this? i dont have the money or time for a gym so it has to be something i can do pretty easily at home. I already walk every day. any ideas would be much appreciated!
Try ankle weights when you walk. They're not expensive. I have a BootCamp video and a kickboxing video, both cost $10. each at Target. You could also use canned foods as weights. I need to get back into doing this also.
Happy Exercising
K.
Isometric excersises for your tummy work great. Lie flat on your back with your arms flat at your sides, palms down. Slowly raise your head and shoulders a bit off the ground. Then raise your feet off the ground at the same time. Hold this position for as long as you can manage it. Maybe 15 seconds...then in a controlled motion, slowly bring your feet and shoulders back down. Take a 15-30 second rest and repeat. Try doing 5-10 of these, and build up to doing more as you accustom to it. I swear this works better than crunches.
Hi B.:
I've found that the Ab Lounge works pretty good on the tummy area. It's not very expensive and really easy to use ( I got mine at Wal-Mart). I also do squats, lunges and leg lifts to work on my leg and thigh areas. As long as you keep up with it, you should see great results after a few weeks. I find that I can get in reps of 20-30 just about anywhere in the house, and it only takes a few minutes each time. Good luck.
Good old fashion sit ups have worked wonders for my tummy, after all 3 of my kids, i can honestly say that doing sit ups it has helped my stomach look almost as it did before kids. I dont have much time to work out, but what i do when i get a minute alone is put my feet under the couch or bed and do 100 sit ups, i do this once in the day and then again at night. Good luck, i hope this helps.
A. K.
Check these out.
http://www.corerhythms.com/
http://www.winsorpilates.com/
I have the sculpting circle and have been very happy with it. The DVD that comes with it has a few different workouts on it that are really effective if you stick with it.
I have one of those huge exercise balls and you can do everything on them - abdominal work, wall squats, pushups, and more. Oh, and it works better than on the floor because you have to balance yourself which makes you use your stabilizing muscles!!!:) You can do so much at home with an exercise ball, a couple of hand weights and a stroller. Google at home exercises as well - maybe you'll find some there. Take care.
I have 3 kids also and it is hard to find time to work out as little as 10 minutes of toning a day has made a huge difference. I like to use Kathy Smiths toning dvd and 8min abs and arms or 8 min buns and thighs. Also the Carmen Electra toning dvd is good. Good luck carving out time for yourself if you have a cranky toddler you can always use them as a weight during squats and lunges.
Try lunges and squats holding 10 pound hand weights in each hand. Do 3 sets of 10 of each to get started. You don't need to go to the gym to do this, and it is very effective. I also do squats at the gym with the bar on my shoulders, but this is not necessary. Put a chair behind you and squat down til your butt hits the chair and then back up. You can also look online to see the proper form you should use. Good luck!
You can contact Wendy Hoag [____@____.com]who is the Elk Grove Strollerfit instructor. She teaches exercise classes 5 days per week and is a terrific person. I highly recommend her classes.
I love Carmen Electras strip tease. Disc 1...the other ones didn't get very good reviews. I know, I know, but it's not as sexual as it sounds. It's slow paced and great for toning. It teaches you everything step by step and that is the part that works your muscles is the practicing. I didn't loose hardly any weight but it sure tones. Also, leg lifts with those ruber band things. Congrats on loosing all the weight and then some. That's hard to do. I'm sure you'll look great in whatever you wear.
pilates is great overall body exercise! it does wonder for the core muscles, but be patient, it takes time. you should do it 3-4 times a week. good luck!
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S.
Try picking up the book "Body For Life". They even have a version just for women. I used this method when trying to get fit for my wedding. Awesome if you have already lost weight and want to tone up. Good for you! My son is 17 months and I'm still trying to find the time. Good luck.
