Exercise tips for the budget-conscious

[USMCHokie]

Also, another problem I've been having - I always feel like crashing into bed after a decent bout of exercise. Thus, I tend to exercise less when I have stuff to do later, because I don't want to end up lazing around and not doing it.

 

Is this normal? :/

 

Everyone has a different clock and a different physical reaction to exercise. You'll have to figure out when the best time is for you to work out, but physiologically and practically. Some work out best in the morning, some in the afternoon, and some in the evening. Some get crazy tired after a workout while others might get energized...

 

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks...

[USMCHokie]

For a girl, that's not as true as you think... unless she's got some crazy brute strength, she can make a killer workout even from lighter weights.

 

Eh, perhaps. Obviously she wouldn't be needing the 100 lb dumbbells anytime soon, but she's not going to get by with just a set of 5 lb dumbbells...but you're right, and as you said in your earlier post, she'd need at least a few pairs up to maybe 15 or 20 lbs...

 

You shouldn't ever be. You just do more and faster.

 

Truth. I should rephrase. Weight training becomes more efficient than calisthenics.

[GrayClouds]

If are looking into dumbbells I would suggest PowerBlocks. They are a bit pricey but are adjustable and allows progressive gains. Do 30-45 min three times a week doing compound exercises plus what your doing now and you will be quite happy.

 

http://myadjustabledumbbells.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/PowerBlock-Classic-Adjustable-5-to-45-Pounds-per-Dumbbell-Set.jpg

[Els]

$149 is the cheapest, followed by $229!?

 

No thank you. I'd rather buy a bike with that $$.