Ok, I have been checking out gym memberships and I am not sure that is going to be in my budget. I am actually looking at getting a couple pieces of equipment to have here at home. I have a treadmill and ab lounger. I was looking at getting a bowflex and a recumbent bike. What kinds of machines do you workout on when you go to the gym or what kind of equipment do you have at home? I am needing help in my core area, bust, arms and legs (haha pretty much everywhere!!) Please let me know what you do. I have been finding this stuff next to nothing on craigslist. So much cheaper than a gym membership. Thanks so much!!

If you have a YMCA in your area, they offer an open door policy. The policy where I'm at is if you make under $60,000 a year, they will base the membership in your income. You get a full membership to all the classes, facilities etc. Here you just have to bring in your tax papers and 2 pay stubs.

If you have a YMCA in your area, they offer an open door policy. The policy where I'm at is if you make under $60,000 a year, they will base the membership in your income. You get a full membership to all the classes, facilities etc. Here you just have to bring in your tax papers and 2 pay stubs.

Wow! That is great! The closest one to me is almost an hour away...so that is not going to be good because that will give me an excuse not to go. That would be a great thing for me and my kids if it was closer though. Thanks so much for the information though.

I would look into a yoga ball also a Bosu ball. You could also get so light weight. Weights . Helps with the core area and the

I must confess my equipment list is quite short - a pair of tennies. Which I bought at Costco for $15. LOL. And my exercise is decidedly low tech - I walk. 2.5 to 3 miles, 45 mins to an hour, always with my black lab, at least four times a week and more often whenever possible. Hasn't done much for my abs. Or my biceps. But it sure has done wonders for my weight loss! Good luck in your search and looking forward to hearing what great deals you found!

If you have Comcast, they have a ton of exercise videos on demand for free.

I was told at my pre op walk walk walk. No gym or weights for 6 months. I cannot even walk my lab bcuz she is 112lbs and the pulling could hurt my surgery. The other thing would be swimming once all your wounds have healed.

I agree with DL.... walking has been about it for me too. I have a couple of pair of really good tennis shoes and I just hit it everyday. I did download some apps... daily butt, arm, and ab workouts. They are 7 minutes and I do them sporadically at best. In the past anytime I invested in equipment it became a coat rack... so Im just sticking with good old fashioned walking this time around.

so what about using resistant bands

I walk the beach with my German Shepherd, and on inclement weather days I use a recumbant bike on my 3 season porch. I also do the Comcast On Demand videos with an exercise ball and resistance bands. I have found that I can be more consistent in my work out routines if I don't have to go to the gym, so I encourage you to get the equipment so you can do it at your home. For those that enjoy the social environment of a gym, it's a less than favorable option, but I like to exercise in the comfort of my home!

I downloaded the app called workout trainer. It has all different levels of work outs you can do. They explain each exercise to you and tell you when it's time to rest. They have beginners to advanced.

Think about getting the wii fit. It has a lot you can do as well. Yoga, strength, endurance and etc