Supp guyz I’m 5.1" and weigh 59kg. My aim is to lose some weight and gain muscle, but I’m currently unable to afford a gym membership since I’m a broke college student. Does anyone know of any solid workout routines or YouTube channels that have worked for you in the past? I’m hoping to avoid jumping exercises since I live in an apartment.
edit: thank you for your suggestions! I have 1lb ankle weights, a mat, and a resistance band already. I’ll definitely check out Darebee and Heather Robertson; they look really approachable. If anyone has beginner-friendly suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
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that’s some impressive before and after! I looked at her channel and it seems a bit overwhelming; where do you recommend I start? I’ve heard people say to train different body parts on different days. How do I set up a schedule for that? Or is that not really necessary for beginners
Sorry if I’m not much help, but I don’t track my calories since I live with a grandparent who loves to cook. If I had to guess, I’d say I’m under 1,500?
I’ve started tracking recently and usually aim for 1,400 calories, hitting around 80g protein daily. I feel satisfied and full of energy.
Check out Michelle Briehler or Sydney Cummings on YouTube. You’d need some dumbbells, but their free programs focus on building strength and muscle and promote a healthy view of fitness.
I’ve been using MadFit for three weeks now. It’s the only workout program I’ve stuck with for this long, which feels like a success. It’s great for beginners and has lots of apartment-friendly videos with different difficulty levels.
Mary Braun, Pamela Reif, Tom Merrick, Hannah Martin, and Tatianna Rooney on YouTube offer great routines! Lots of no-jump options too. Best of luck with your fitness goals
I think it’s best to do whatever workout you can fit into your routine and stay motivated. For me, it’s the Peloton app, but I hardly use the bike anymore. I enjoy their short strength workouts, doing them in 10-minute sessions each day (sometimes more if I have time). I also keep track of my walks and bike rides. My motivation comes from maintaining streaks (I’m currently on a 185-week one) and earning badges. Even a little workout or stretch on a tired day keeps me in the groove. It’s the best $14.99 USD I spend each month.