You don’t need a full basement gym to get stronger and tone your muscles. You can really get on your way to shaping up with the right exercises and a little bit of equipment. You only need a resistance cord, dumbbells and an exercise ball to get you on the way.
When it comes to dumbbells you may wish to consider your options. You can get dumbbells that are individual set weights. The only downside is they tend to use up a lot of room. You can also look into adjustable dumbbells. You can get a basic set with different weighted plates, which can be fairly inexpensive. I like the Cap Barbell 40pound set because it has a nice storage case which uses up little room. The other option is dumbbells that are adjustable via mechanical means such as Bowflexs Adjustable Dumbbell. I also enjoy having resistance bands or cords to use. Dumbbells work great on your arms, but bands can be used for your back and legs as well. You can purchase bands individually or as a set. These take up very little space and are easy to take with on vacation. When you use resistance bands you don’t know the exact weight you are dealing with as you would with a dumbbell. The great tension, the more work your muscles are required. Another great tip is using your resistance bands or dumbbells while sitting on an exercise ball. You will force your core muscles to work hard to keep you balanced. Your core muscles are vital to your posture and also the health of your back. I consider an exercise ball a must have for any house. If you would like to learn more about exercising with a exercise ball I highly recommend Strength Ball Training as a reference book.
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