Nstocks said:chris said:Nstocks said:chris said:Nstocks said:aquaman said:Nstocks said:Something like this (or cheaper): http://www.amazon.co.uk/York-Cast-Iron- ... s=dumbells
dumbbells are great!
Except you'd need probably to have 15-20kg on each dumbbell, not 10kg. You'll quikcly get above 10kg on presses, and dumbbell squats etc, so you'll need to purchase more weights or a bigger set straight away.
And some form of bench is pretty useful. I'd check freecyle or local gumtree ads for a free or cheap bench and dumbbell set, if you can fit it in your house somewhere. if you happen to have eg a wooden bench seat for a table, this would work fine with a towel on top.
I was just about to ask how much weight I should look for as a minimum. Progressing to 40KG should see me well for a few months at least!
Its been 5 months since your initial post and you haven't even bought any weights yet? Either go to a gym or ask Charlie to delete this thread. Weights at home is a waste of time.
I used resistance bands and body weights.
Weights are home are a waste? Ever heard of home gyms? I'm starting out, I don't need to deal with 10 different machines in order to get started. Simple and straightforward means I'm more likely to stick to it. There's thousands of "workout programs" out there, doesn't mean you should do all of them.
"I'm more likely to stick to it."
It has been almost half a year and so far you've stuck to nothing. Actually going to a gym gets you in a different mindset to being at home with a tempting sofa just metres away from you. Stop making excuses, I work a s*** job as well yet still manage to afford a gym and to go 3-4 times a week.
Cool.
I don't like spending 1 hour to travel / que / wait for equipment to exercise. I also don't travel to work - I work from home and this is a lifestyle I've worked very hard to do. You stick to being a clone of society just because it's common. If it works for you great. I'm different and don't accept the situation as it commonly presents itself. I'm 23 not 60 and have up until now spent my time and energy doing other important things. Now it's time to start getting some muscle.
This thread was never intended to be about a life lesson so I'm not going to argue with you.
u mad?