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2005-11-04 6:29 PM

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Subject: Gym Alternative - Strength Training
Ok, I HATE THE GYM! There, I've said it (actually, I say it a lot).

I need some great ideas for strength training that don't involve going to the gym (or having a home gym). There have to be some activities that would mimic strength training, especially for the legs, to benefit the muscles for running and biking. What are they???

2005-11-04 6:51 PM
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You could pick up the Collie (or is it a Sheltie?) in your avatar and do some lunges/squats...

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2005-11-04 6:56 PM
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Check out power 90 at beachbody.com I have done that and enjoy it when I cant get to the gym... It uses bands for resistance but the workout is balanced and very good.
2005-11-04 7:11 PM
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Subject: RE: Gym Alternative - Strength Training
You can always do push ups at home.  That's a good way to work some upper body muscles.  And...you can change your hand position to work different muscle groups!
2005-11-05 8:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Gym Alternative - Strength Training
dance baby dance

hike hard and fast up hills

rake leaves, shovel snow.....

2005-11-05 9:02 AM
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I have a pdf file with about 30-35 strength exc. most of which you can do at home. I do my strength training in my family roon with my 9 year old while we watch TV.

If you are interested send me a PM w/your email address.

2005-11-05 4:52 PM
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no Gym no Home Gym----------------

Yoga and or Pilates ,,,,,,,
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Find some steps and run them or a real steep hill.

but, they all have one thing in common,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NO PAN--------NO GAIN
2005-11-05 7:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Gym Alternative - Strength Training
squats
one leg squats
push ups
hand stand pushups

all stuff you can do with out anything but your body weight

when you can do 100 one leg squats you'll realize you don't need weights
2005-11-05 8:24 PM
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