Hi

I'm after tips for how to exercise in my flat as can't afford a gym :( and desperate to loose the love handles mainly, but the extra baggage around my middle too :/

Thank you :)

Thanks rider - I do some walking but need to step it up a bit :)

One method you could use is dancing. Put some music on and go wild....

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Dynamic Warmup/Stretching

Begin with a dynamic warmup/stretching for approximately 5 minutes. This will increase your heart rate, warm/loosen up your muscles, and get a little sweat going. Complete each stretch until you feel a SLIGHT discomfort/tension then release.

Knee Hugs - 1 x 20 reps (alternating legs)
Quad Stretch - 1 x 20 reps (alternating legs)
Walking Toe Touch - 1 x 20 reps (alternating legs)
Side to Side Lunges - 1 x 20 reps (alternating legs)
Jumping Jacks - 1 minute
Jump Rope - 1 minute

Workout

Being new to working out, try working out 3-5 days per week. An intensity of light to moderate, going for 2 or 3 sets, 8-10 reps, with 30-45 seconds rest in between each set. Each workout session should be 20-30 minutes long to begin with. Start with larger muscle groups first then smaller muscle groups, also multiple joint exercises then to single joint exercises last.

Burpee - 3 x 8 reps
Prison Squat - 3 x 8 reps
Forward Lunges - 2 x 8 reps (complete 1 set for each leg)
Bridge - 3 x 8 reps
Mountain Climbers - 3 x 8 reps
Moderate Pushups - 3 x 8 reps
Flutter Kicks - 2 x 8 reps
Superman - 3 x 8 reps
Plank - 3 x 30 seconds

Cardio

I don’t know where you live, but weather permitting, try walking for 30 minutes each day. Maybe a 15 minute morning walk, then 15 minutes in the evening, or however you see fit. After building up on walking for 30 minutes, try jogging for 20 minutes. Also hit the stairs instead of using an elevator, thats providing you do not live or work in a 10+ story building. Using the stairs is an easy way burn calories during your everyday life.

The 30 day shred is actually a pretty impressive workout - a manageable muscle-confusion workout that you can do in 20 minutes a day*. Not sure it can give you the weight loss it claims but it's fine for toning and giving you a good base level of fitness.

*Of course to get it done in 20 minutes there is NO REST during the whole of that period

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i workout two to three times a day. nothing special just some free weights and cardo if i feel up to it. i love to walk and hike as well. go at your own pace and if your feeling froggy then push yourself a little more. you may just find that you like it and want more. before you know it you will be doing stuff you never thought you would.