the best exercise program is something you will do
that said, resistance bands and kettlebells don't take up much space. get a yoga mat to do some type of planks/sit ups, etc. you can get a slam ball (medicine ball but you can throw it on the ground without it busting and more important it's much smaller taking up less space. you can use for throwing or just like a normal medicine ball.) if you do some of those exercises and the pushups i think you are fine. pull up bar would be great if you're into that. if you do cardio m-w-fr you can do the resistance exercises Tu-Th  Previous Message
And drink like I have for the last 30 years is not good for my continued health, I’ve buckled down on portions, ramped up cardio exercise and as a result, have lost a good amount of weight while improving things like cholesterol, BP, etc. The missing piece for me is some kind of strength training. To be clear, I’m not looking to bulk up at all but want to maintain strength as I age. Realistically, I don’t have time or commitment to join a gym and go that route. So I’m looking for relatively easy things I can do at home without buying a huge weight set to preserve muscle while continuing to reduce unnecessary weight. Appreciate any suggestions.
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 A question for fitness folks..long ish. As I crawl into my 50s and realize that continuing to eat - GCIllini99 March 23, 2026, 11:47:40
- You might consider a rower - Sounder March 24, 2026, 11:57:56
- Thanks for the suggestions all* - GCIllini99 March 23, 2026, 13:07:44
- the best exercise program is something you will do - illiniranger March 23, 2026, 12:45:05
- There are exercises for just above every muscle group you can do without equipment - Quiz March 23, 2026, 12:30:27
- Don't worry about bulking up, it won't happen. - gvibes March 23, 2026, 12:24:46
- Adjustable dumbbells are a good investment* - CoronaTheirAss March 23, 2026, 12:07:16
- What kind of space do you have to work with here?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 23, 2026, 12:05:13
- Bowflex* - Stu March 23, 2026, 11:49:34
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- IlliniSax05 March 24, 2026, 10:50:46