Good leg workouts without machines

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4936507 tn?1365361667 ve noticed lately that it seems like it is getting harder to work out on the machines. The machines tell you how well you are doing, whether you have full range of motion, if you are going fast enough, etc. and lately the results haven't been good. Not horrible, but it just seems like I should be getting stronger and I feel like I am getting weaker.
Avatar f tn I have been running and lifting all the same. I'm currently 35 weeks and have continued to do weighted squats and all sorts of free weights- bench press, flies, arms/chest and an assortment of leg workouts..I really haven't changed anything or noticed anything different, other than the fact that my running as gotten slower. Other than that, I'm still lifting the same amount of weight and reps as before I was pregnant. If yoy can handle it..go for it!
Avatar f tn s weight-training area to learn how to use a weight-training machine. For beginners, machines are a suitable way to exercise without the risk of using dangerous, incorrect form with free weights. Always consult the machine's instructions before use. Avoid overtraining. A general workout is 150 minutes of medium-paced cardio exercise and two strength-training sessions per week.
1292438 tn?1276120904 Physiologists at the Mayo Clinic determined that leg extensions place significantly more stress on your knees than squats. Why? Because the resistance is placed near your ankles, which leads to high amounts of torque being applied to your knee joint every time you lower the weight. What’s more, Auburn University scientists found that people who squat long-term have tighter, stronger knee ligaments than those who don’t squat at all.
Avatar m tn Many gyms offer rowing machines, upper body ergometers, swimming pools, and boxing rooms. These can all be used by those with limited leg function. A rowing machine provides aerobic workouts to the biceps, triceps, pectoralis muscles, and the upper back muscles. An upper body ergometer (arm bike) looks like an upside-down bike that is pedaled with your hands. In the pool, shallow water arm movements with leg stabilization can be done to stress the arms, chest and upper back.
Avatar f tn For strength and toning, inner leg lifs, squats, lunges would be good. leg press, hamstring machiens at gym might be ok... provided that you do low weight, high reps otherwise you'll build too much muscle to be a long distance runner. So maybe just have really light weights if any at all for leg lifts, squats, lunges. Abs: ex 1: lay down on your back and keep your legs together then raise them to a 90 degree angle then back down to the floor without touching it.
10233378 tn?1427161882 I'm 6 weeks and 2 days and I was just curious on what workouts are good while you're pregnant? I'm not working right now so I have plenty of time to work out but don't want to do anything excessive and I don't want to be a couch potato my whole pregnancy lol. Any ideas are appreciated!
11970743 tn?1426036106 until recently due to some pressure below I was workinh out at planet fitness 2-3 times a week...elliptical or treadmill then leg machines...I love it but fear I maybe over doing it...I just don't want to gain alot, lose my leg firmness or get out habit of working out...I find myself tired quicker and people looking at me like I shouldnt be there...should I??
11079760 tn?1483386130 I am not experiencing any MS symptoms after exercise (except muscle fatigue in my weak leg but that happens on a good day even without the gym). My thought would also be that heat is responsible. I rarely break a sweat with my workouts because it is broken up into 10 minute chunks. I have also noticed that I don't seem to be able to speed things up on the cardio machines. I can increase my speed a bit but do not it is not much at all so my heart rate is not getting up high enough.
Avatar n tn Hey! I wanna have a good curvy and muscly *** but without having to have my legs huge. What exercises should i do?
Avatar n tn I wouldn't do dips, squats...are ok. Just don't over do it. Steps are good, weights no more then 25lbs, no crunches, no sit ups, no leg lifts,no ab work outs, light cardio is ok, no leg press.
Avatar f tn I was at the gym probably a little more than a week ago using one of the weight lifting machines for my shoulders, on the last repetition I must have strained myself too much and got a sharp pain at the very top of my neck below my skull followed by a bad headache. Now whenever I try and lift weights I get rather severe headache that lasts anywhere from 15-45 minutes and I feel kind of dizzy and lightheaded.
Avatar m tn If you go the gym, always get aleast 20 mins cardio in, this is to et your heart rate raised and to get you to sweat (the warmer your body is the more calories it will burn). Also walking lunges with anywhere from 6-7kg Dumbbells up are great leg exercises.
Avatar n tn Is this a good way to get the most out of workouts, and to gain some weight without getting fat. If so, when should he have the shakes? Also, how long should he have them for? Should he take them every time he works out? After a few months, if he stops having the shakes, will the results last without continuing to have them? Separately, will his body rely on them in the future to build muscles? Lastly, is one powder better than another? Where can I get good whey protein?
Avatar f tn cardio helps you burn fat while weights help tone you up. i would do both. for example, if you go to the gym 5 days a week, i would set 2 of those days for focusing on weights or body sculpting exercises while the other 3 could be for cardio workouts. sometimes there are classes available at the gym for both those options, cardio and sculpting. cardio is excellent in that it gets your heart rate up easy. but be sure to change it up and get some interval workouts in while on the cardio machines.
Avatar f tn Use the muscles again to bring the leg in to your starting position. Repeat on the opposite leg, taking deep breaths as you do. Repeat three to five times on each leg. Forward Bend This standing exercise helps to strengthen your abdominal muscles and can be performed throughout the day. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart.
Avatar n tn I want to workout my abs and thighs. Any workouts that you have in mind to help me workout?
Avatar m tn Lot's of us on here have had the procedure done. I'm going on 3 years free of SVT after having itmform54 years. I thinkmit's a very good idea to have it done, especially at your age. Regardless of your condition, SVT is tough on an older heart. I was in pretty good shape for 60 years old, and my cardiologist was quite alarmed at the 250bpm EKG.
505521 tn?1211929241 t know much about MRI machines. They did brain with and without contrast and cervical spine without contrast. Don't have good health insurance anymore and these MRI's were $12,000.00. My sister said her lesions were on her spine, not her brain and it took 14 yrs. for them to show up. I didn't mention all of my symptoms. I figure pain and numbness were a given. Lost bladder control too in year 2000, the year the eye problem occured.
193609 tn?1292180293 I currently workout at Anytime Fitness! I love it and would recommend it to everyone! All the cardio machines have a 13 inch TV on them, and have the Dish Network! I love working out there and their weight machines are great! I also just started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred! that 30 minute video will kick your butt!! I recommend that to anyone that gets bored after a while...this video is short and to the point!!!
Avatar f tn These non-running workouts will boost your level of fitness and may add enough extra leg strength to make a difference in your running times. stretch key muscle groups, especially as you get older. The evidence is that stretching improves running, however as a runner you should stretch hamstrings, calf, gluts, and hip flexors almost daily to ensure good range of motion in your hips. Lose weight if you need it!
11079760 tn?1483386130 s pose w/threading the needle, warrior I, warrior II and goddess pose), some core exercises, 3 easy sets of biceps, triceps and deltoid work (not strenuous - light weights just to see how my hands would manage the weights), and some good calf/shin stretches to end it up. My core heated up quickly, but I wasn't out of breath or sweaty, so I feel like I was taking it nice & easy. The entire routine was only about 30-40 minutes.
Avatar m tn My exercise involves running 2-3 miles and then doing some strength training (benchpress, curls, lateral raises....etc I get at least 1 to 2 days of leg workouts in within the week) My food is healthy, the only thing I think I am missing is protein but I'm not sure if not having enough protein is contributing to me not losing weight. I hear people talk about how they lose a pound a week and the such, but I've run 5 miles a day for 5 days straight for 1 month and have only lost 1-2 lbs.