I just wanted to comment that I would not recommend holding hand weights (dumbbells) while doing any kind of cardio activity like walking or running on the treadmill. That can be dangerous and lead to injury, so save the weights for your strength training exercises.
Coach Jen
HUNTERXJUMPER11 7/8/08 8:41 P
No, they are like hand weights, the ones you buy from target or something.
LEXI15 7/8/08 8:32 P
uhhh...i think they are dumbells...idk...correct me if im wrong
LEXI15 7/7/08 11:46 P
oh i luv the lil hand held weights. Dunbells, yea those(i think) but you can use those for about anything. while you are running on the tredmill hold them, when you hula hoop around the waist, hold them in hand. you can do squats with them to help tone your thighs. i have DirecTv, so idk but they have a slim in 6 channel that u can look at the exercises they show and some u can hold the dunbells and do them. i did it and felt amazing afterwards.
ARIEBABE 7/6/08 8:50 P
Hun, im in about the same weight as you..but add a few on to that. The last time i weighed myself, about a week ago, i was at 145. im also 5'1. I run almost every day, i am strict on the workout regimen that i follow and i often add more to it. If i can do it, so can you! Join Summer Fittness! I love that team and ive lost weight and gained confidence since ive joined. Good luck
HUNTERXJUMPER11 7/6/08 8:21 P
haha, I would run, but i'm not in great shape, and I can't exactly run. D;
TAYLURRDANCER 7/6/08 7:43 A
P.S. I'm 5'2" and 105lbs and I'm trying to get down to 100 myself. I was there but then I went on a new form of birth control and gained some weight in my boobs and butt. We can do it!
TAYLURRDANCER 7/6/08 7:41 A
Thats easy. Use everything you listed! Monday go on the treadmill for 30 or more minutes and lift weights, Tuesday use your weighted jumprope, Wednesday ride your bike for an hour, Thursday go outside for a walk with your friends, Friday hop on the treadmill again and hula hoop. Over the weekend give your body a rest. If you get bored on the treadmill you could always run outside. If you're like me and hate running when everyone is around, wake up at 6 and go. Thats what I do!
HUNTERXJUMPER11 7/6/08 12:33 A
Hey there, so I'm getting to the point of being really frustrated, I want to reach a weight of 100 pounds, I'm a petite girl, I'm like 137 pounds right now, at 5'2-5'3, I have a stomach, I have thighs, and lately, it's been getting to me, I horseback ride, and it's so hard to be in the class with these skinny girls and than you have me who looks like i"m a billion months pregnant. D:
So anyways, what should I do to lose weight? This is what is avaible at home for me, I do have a gym membership, but I never have any time to go, so I want to start working out at home, what should I do to lose weight nad slim down with what I have?
Things I have:
Weighted jump rope
Standard hula hoop
Treadmill
My ipod
hand weights, 3, 5, and eight pounds
Bike
and that's about it. I honestly have no idea what to do, and the exercise spark teens is giving me just aren't cutting it because I'm getting so bored with it. Any tips? I'm getting really frustrated, and I need a schedule! I want to lose at least some of hte weight before I go back to school! Help!
