Whats the best way to tone up while losing weight ?

katsmad64

katsmad64

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Hi wondered if any of you lovely people could advise me about toning up my sagging body :) ! I have lost a stone with 2 to go, while trying on some new smaller clothes I really noticed how flabby I am . I have started jogging about 8 weeks ago so I am doing some exercise . Do you think I can improve my appearance with some weight training ? I'm nearly 50 so know realistically ill never be super toned I never have been ! Any advice would be really appreciated especially if any one has been in my situation and actually managed to achieve becoming more toned ? Thanks x
 
Yes, definitely add some weight training. I use toning DVDs at home, love the Jillian Michaels ones. She mixes mostly strength training with some cardio in most of her DVDs. Personal favourite is Ripped in 30 but I alternate through quite a few depending on my mood. All you'll need is a set of dumbbells, although half the exercises use your own body weight so you don't even need those to start.
 
Hi bought a Hola hoop today and a twist board thing plus I've got some kettle bells so will be working out with these later :)
 
Can you let us know how the hula hooping goes? I've been thinking of investing!
 
Ah but does it work? Can you see/feel a difference?

Ive ordered a pilates DVD as I used to love my class but may supplement it with a hoop if someone can sell me on the benefits :D
 
Ill let you know how it goes it is quite big I'll need lots of space :) !
 
Ok I think I may invest :D
 
I love my hula hoop and try to do it every day. The only days I don't manage it are when I stay with my OH. I'm debating buying another one to leave at his house. :D

CJ
 
One quick question as I'm new to this how long should you hola hoop for ?
 
I bought and immediately LOVE my weighted hoop. Managed 12 mins first try :) I could never do it as a kid so I'm a born again hooper :)

but I can feel the bruising already haha.
 
I tend to do 12 minutes a day so far. 6 to the right and 6 to the left. Im trying to build up minute by minute :D
 
lickthelid said:
I bought and immediately LOVE my weighted hoop. Managed 12 mins first try :) I could never do it as a kid so I'm a born again hooper :)

but I can feel the bruising already haha.
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Me too no pain no gain :) x
 
I bought my hoop this evening but didn't have chance to try it out. My husband's out with work tomorrow night so I shall try it out when the kids are in bed and my spud is cooking :D

I'm glad to hear that people are getting to grips with them even if they've never been able to hula hoop in the past. I even struggle to do it on Wii Fit with an imaginary hoop lol.
 
cavegirl13 said:
You didn't hang around to get one.Yeah be careful with how long you do it for to start with as you will get sore.:D
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No, I'm very much an "of the moment" type person. Simply sent husband up to argos to pick it up after reserving it.
 

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It looks worse taken close up. It's because I only went in one direction. I'm sure it will improve as my technique improves :)
 
Gold gym dance workout on the wii is great for all over body and shawn t t25 dvd very good but very hard
 
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