I second kettlebells.It depends on how bad your back is. But I have a compressed vertebra, a herniated disc, and a hip replacement and I can use this.
Yellow Kettlebell
Spend half your budget on good instruction and then buy one for home. Youtube Pavel Tsatsouline for some ideas.
Looking to buy something to get my fat ### into shape. I have bad knees and back, so low impact is necessary.
I was looking at ellipticals, but all of the reviews look horrible.
Looking to spend less than $1k.
Sure, if you are a masochist.There have been a few studies that show that high impact is better for the knees, jogging in particular.
I have no cartilage in my knees and three herniated disks. I will not be jogging.There have been a few studies that show that high impact is better for the knees, jogging in particular.
It depends on how bad your back is. But I have a compressed vertebra, a herniated disc, and a hip replacement and I can use this.
Yellow Kettlebell
Spend half your budget on good instruction and then buy one for home. Youtube Pavel Tsatsouline for some ideas.
In what way(s)/for what condition(s)?There have been a few studies that show that high impact is better for the knees, jogging in particular.
I second thisBeing a cyclist, I'll suggest a spin bike. I got one of the one's you find in a spin class for $700 used. I'd go the used route for something like that b/c that level of spin bike is built like a tank and there's really not much going on in terms of moving parts and there's no electronics.
I got an even cheaper one used for about $300. Plenty solid without electronics, so it is going to last forever (especially when you consider it does nothing but collect dust).Being a cyclist, I'll suggest a spin bike. I got one of the one's you find in a spin class for $700 used. I'd go the used route for something like that b/c that level of spin bike is built like a tank and there's really not much going on in terms of moving parts and there's no electronics.
BLACKFRIDAY30 is currently the code - did you get the APP or DVS?I highly recommend DDP Yoga (program by former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page). I've had a bad back for years, nothing worked even Chiropractor didn't help and DDPY essentially fixed it. Went from limping out of bed in the morning to no pain, and lost some weight in the process.
You can buy DVDs or use the App like I do but it's not terribly expensive either way. Its just a matter of whether you want a one time payment for a set number of workouts or a monthly payment with more features/workouts.
I never would have thought Id be doing Yoga in a million years but hey... gotta do what I gotta do.
Edit to add: They always have sales on holidays so wait til Black Friday if you sign up
I use the app... the benefits of the app are you get more workouts (usually they record live workouts and upload them), theres a points system that keeps you engaged and gives you rewards like T-Shirts and stuff. It also has videos (cooking tips and recipes, motivational mondays, etc) and its easier to log workouts. You can also pair a heart monitor with it which helps keep you in the "zone" (theres a heartrate range they want you to be in for max benefit/safety)BLACKFRIDAY30 is currently the code - did you get the APP or DVS?
Did anyone else think of this, when Pebbles did this?Leroy Hoard said:My personal trainer sent me this video of 10 basic exercises to start my day. Looks very promising.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrY_NgnbSfQ
Clicking on this led me to finding out Bowflex finally has a SelectTech kettlebell, so thanks! Love my 1090 dumbbells, and definitely adding this.belljr said:
Can you go around dropping diamond cutters on folks?KiddLattimer said:I highly recommend DDP Yoga (program by former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page). I've had a bad back for years, nothing worked even Chiropractor didn't help and DDPY essentially fixed it. Went from limping out of bed in the morning to no pain, and lost some weight in the process.
You can buy DVDs or use the App like I do but it's not terribly expensive either way. Its just a matter of whether you want a one time payment for a set number of workouts or a monthly payment with more features/workouts.
I never would have thought Id be doing Yoga in a million years but hey... gotta do what I gotta do.
Edit to add: They always have sales on holidays so wait til Black Friday if you sign up
BANG!!!Can you go around dropping diamond cutters on folks?
If you eave the unfinshed order in your cart you will get an email with a code COMEBACK10 for an additional 10% offBLACKFRIDAY30 is currently the code - did you get the APP or DVS?
Mine is 14 and we had the same problem with being able to use gyms. I bit the bullet and got some free weights for the basement. Basically just doing squats, bench, deadlifts, shoulder press and rows.I have a few questions that I will just put in here. I have a son who is 13, tall/big for his age, and wants to get stronger and add a bit of endurance for basketball. During the spring he walks to the local rec center to shoot hoops after school, but they don't allow anybody to use the weight room or weight machines until they are 14, so I thought about adding a couple items at the house to help out with this for him and hopefully something I can do since I am getting way too out of shape. So a couple questions:
What are a couple good things for him that he can do at home and preferably on the cheap?
What is the rage with Kettle Bells - how does it differ from any other dumbbell/weight training option out there?
You can get a bench and weights off of facebook marketplace for dirt cheap. People are just giving this stuff a way. Exercise equipment seems to be one of those things that you never buy new as there's so many people that buy this stuff thinking they'll actually use it and never do.I have a few questions that I will just put in here. I have a son who is 13, tall/big for his age, and wants to get stronger and add a bit of endurance for basketball. During the spring he walks to the local rec center to shoot hoops after school, but they don't allow anybody to use the weight room or weight machines until they are 14, so I thought about adding a couple items at the house to help out with this for him and hopefully something I can do since I am getting way too out of shape. So a couple questions:
What are a couple good things for him that he can do at home and preferably on the cheap?
What is the rage with Kettle Bells - how does it differ from any other dumbbell/weight training option out there?
Is this something to do, or something like kettle bells/video the way to go? Honestly don't know what to suggest with him to not push it too much or get him sore/injured during the season.You can get a bench and weights off of facebook marketplace for dirt cheap. People are just giving this stuff a way. Exercise equipment seems to be one of those things that you never buy new as there's so many people that buy this stuff thinking they'll actually use it and never do.
Push-ups, pull-ups, planks, and other body weight exercises should be enough. And some kind of cardiovascular exercise like running or cycling. If he’s gonna lift weights, keep it light until he stops growing.I have a few questions that I will just put in here. I have a son who is 13, tall/big for his age, and wants to get stronger and add a bit of endurance for basketball. During the spring he walks to the local rec center to shoot hoops after school, but they don't allow anybody to use the weight room or weight machines until they are 14, so I thought about adding a couple items at the house to help out with this for him and hopefully something I can do since I am getting way too out of shape. So a couple questions:
What are a couple good things for him that he can do at home and preferably on the cheap?
What is the rage with Kettle Bells - how does it differ from any other dumbbell/weight training option out there?
Kettlebells aren’t magic, but they burn a ####load of calories and provide a good mix of cardio and strength training. I do kettlebell swings on with interval timer in the mornings sometimes. It gets my heart rate up fast and has me gasping for air at the end. I’m still amazed at how much it improves my cardio. Also hits the upper legs and back as well. For building muscle or pure cardio, you could find something better, but kettlebells provide a good blend between the two in a fast, intense workout that I think a lot of people are looking for.I have a few questions that I will just put in here. I have a son who is 13, tall/big for his age, and wants to get stronger and add a bit of endurance for basketball. During the spring he walks to the local rec center to shoot hoops after school, but they don't allow anybody to use the weight room or weight machines until they are 14, so I thought about adding a couple items at the house to help out with this for him and hopefully something I can do since I am getting way too out of shape. So a couple questions:
What are a couple good things for him that he can do at home and preferably on the cheap?
What is the rage with Kettle Bells - how does it differ from any other dumbbell/weight training option out there?
Thanks - I assume that would be something good for him, since some of what he needs is lower body/core work so he is not pushed around for rebounds and while posting up?Kettlebells aren’t magic, but they burn a ####load of calories and provide a good mix of cardio and strength training. I do kettlebell swings on with interval timer in the mornings sometimes. It gets my heart rate up fast and has me gasping for air at the end. I’m still amazed at how much it improves my cardio. Also hits the upper legs and back as well. For building muscle or pure cardio, you could find something better, but kettlebells provide a good blend between the two in a fast, intense workout that I think a lot of people are looking for.
My concern is that i have three herniated discs in my lower back and I'm afraid to do anything where i might put any stress on it.I’ll add another recommendation for kettlebells. For low impact home exercise to strengthen your back and improve overall fitness you’d be hard pressed to find something better
I think you're fine to start lifting at that age from what I recall. Just start slow with some light weight and good form like anyone else and just go from there. If you personally don't know what good form looks like on bench press, military press, squats, etc, just youtube it and instruct him. Compared to the 40/50 year olds in this thread just starting out, there's almost no chance of him getting injured.Is this something to do, or something like kettle bells/video the way to go? Honestly don't know what to suggest with him to not push it too much or get him sore/injured during the season.
I joked with him that we need to look into some yoga as well to keep him stretched out.
Right now at the house rotting around we have:
Weight bench/weights
I think I have the lesser version of P90x (Power 90 or something?)
Probably a yoga dvd or two.
Treadmill that he lost the key to, so we currently can't use it. I tried a generic key, but it didn't work, so if anybody has a suggestion here, that would be awesome.