Staying in Shape 2012/2013

[Danny Kinder]

I am working on creating a simple gym in the extra room in our basement. My company gives us $400 /year for a wellness program, so I am using it all on equipment. I can't wait to get more healthy again! Ive got a heavy duty bench and rack now. (CL) Next, elliptical, heavy punching bag, more dumbells, jump rope,medicine ball, and not sure what else.

A good bench (like you already have) and a nice dumbbell set are the two best things to have at home. A nice kettle bell set is good for core workouts

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3318258

[Raisinhead]

I am working on creating a simple gym in the extra room in our basement. My company gives us $400 /year for a wellness program, so I am using it all on equipment. I can't wait to get more healthy again! Ive got a heavy duty bench and rack now. (CL) Next, elliptical, heavy punching bag, more dumbells, jump rope,medicine ball, and not sure what else.

A good bench (like you already have) and a nice dumbbell set are the two best things to have at home. A nice kettle bell set is good for core workouts

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3318258

Thats a good idea. Ive never really worked out with kettle bells. I have a few dumbells, and im not sure if I should just add to my set or get some of those selectable dumbells.

[BigJerm]

Take that $400 and put it towards a mountain bike and ride 2-3 times a week. When I rode a lot I was in really good shape. At home it was just simple workouts. 2013 I plan to get back to it hard now that I have a truck (didnt have a bike rack for the wrangler)

[Raisinhead]

Take that $400 and put it towards a mountain bike and ride 2-3 times a week. When I rode a lot I was in really good shape. At home it was just simple workouts. 2013 I plan to get back to it hard now that I have a truck (didnt have a bike rack for the wrangler)

Id like to get into mountain biking, but I really dont have much time for it. I dont see myself getting out on the bike once its dark. Im not really trying to lose much weight, but still want to get more healthy.

[Mortalis5509]

I did legs Monday and I'm still crying because I hurt.

Kettle bells are awesome different types of lift can be done. Summo dead lift, snatches, kb swings, and on. Great cardio and strength types of lift. Cheap and great workout item to add to your home work out is a medicine ball.....do some wall balls.

 For 400 you could be set up. Olympic bar with weights, kb's, medicine ball, jump rope, rubber mat with rattle can for dot drills, buy some steel so someone can fab up a squat rack/pull up bar and your in at about 400.

[Mortalis5509]

wrong year

[Big Dave]

I work out one 16 oz. at a time.

[ATLSRT8]

I don't workout, it's stupid

[Danny Kinder]

[jgerhard]

Take that $400 and put it towards a mountain bike and ride 2-3 times a week. When I rode a lot I was in really good shape. At home it was just simple workouts. 2013 I plan to get back to it hard now that I have a truck (didnt have a bike rack for the wrangler)

Id like to get into mountain biking, but I really dont have much time for it. I dont see myself getting out on the bike once its dark. Im not really trying to lose much weight, but still want to get more healthy.

Wendy and I started Crossfit at a nearby gym.  Many people have advised its a good program, including some members here.  I've seen the results on other people who stick with it.  Working out at home just doesn't cut it, I quit out too soon.

I can barely lift my arm enough to scratch my head right now though. 

[BigMike]

It isn't the hour of working out each day, it's the other 23 hours of eating right and getting enough rest.

[jgerhard]

9th week of Crossfit and eating clean.  Feel awesome, building lots of practical strength.  Who knew olympic lifts would be fun?