Total Body No Weights

MJ525 · 01-14-11, 08:10 PM

Can someone suggest a total body workout that uses no weights, but also isn't filled with squats and lunges.

I'm looking for a travel workout. I tried KCM Body Training and Cathe's Travel Fit, I did not care for either one.

aunatural · 01-14-11, 08:46 PM

I's not sure there is a total body workout that doesn't have a good amount of squats and lunges. I know that the P90 Masters UML workout is all body weight but I'm sure there's a fair number of squats in it. I haven't done it in years so I can't recall exactly. Here's my breakdown for Belly Off Body Weight Routine. I didn't find it filled with squats and lunges but that's relative.

Warm-up: almost 7 minutes of basic exercises including arm circles, knee lifts, squats and some stretches.

2 Minute Drill: 8 exercises done for 15 seconds each.
Jumping Jacks
Skips
High Knee Run
Fast Ski Jumps
Push-ups
Crunches (I thought this was weird placement considering the other exercises in the segment)
Mountain Climbers
Squat Thrust

Circuits: 3 exercises ranging from 5 to 20 reps depending on the exercise. Each circuit is performed twice.

Circuit 1
Shoulder Press Push-up
Split Squats
Plank w/ Leg Raise

Circuit 2
T Push-up
Lateral Lunge
Single Leg Romanian Dead Lift

Body Weight 100: 2 sets of this group of exercises for a total of 100 reps

Prisoner Squat (arms behind the head)
Wide Push-up
Jumps
Back Bridge
Forward Lunge
Close Grip Push-up

Power of 10: 10 exercises performed for 30 seconds each.

High Knee Runs
Lunge Knee Drives
Split hold lunge (left leg)
Windshield wipers- lay flat on back, knees in the air and rolling legs from side to side
Split hold lunge (right leg)
Mountain climbers
Glute hamstring bridge
Line run
Piston crunches
Push-ups

Cool down: about 10 minutes

txfitmom · 01-14-11, 09:23 PM

How about a workout that uses a band instead of weights? Out of all of my workouts, most of them either use weights or have a fair amount of squats/lunges.

I would suggest 10 Minute Solution Sculpt, Tone, and Reshape with Amy Bento. It uses a small figure 8 band that comes with the kit and has innovative moves so it is not all squats.

A couple of other possibilities that I have not tried yet but look good:
-10 Minute Solution Tone Trouble Zones with Amy Bento (also uses a band)
-10 Minute Solution Belly, Butt, and Thigh Blasters with Jessica Smith (uses a sculpting loop)

icebergslim · 01-14-11, 09:40 PM

Barry Bootcamp original release had a full body weight workout and it is tough. I don't know if you can get it individually, maybe someone can chime in on that one.

Paula · 01-14-11, 09:57 PM

Sculpt-iltes, pilates with a resistance band. A few lunges, no squats that I recall. A good workout for travel or anytime.

MJ525 · 01-15-11, 04:17 AM

Those are all great suggestions, thank you.

Jeanne Marie · 01-15-11, 07:54 AM

Two workouts that I use for travel that don't require weights are "Burn It Up" by Slim in 6 (resistance band needed), and Jillian's "Banish Fat Boost Metabolism".

pharma_gal · 01-15-11, 08:41 AM

Stephanie's Powerfit series is very good for this. Powerfit Plus has a full-body workout which is quite thorough and you can use a heavy band and the cardio workout is pretty good too.

itrain has a few workouts like isculpt traditional with Mimi there are 2 workouts that are only body weight and I believe istrength at home 5 with Nick only uses bands.

R.

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Barry Bootcamp original release had a full body weight workout and it is tough. I don't know if you can get it individually, maybe someone can chime in on that one.

Yes, you can get them individually on the Barry's Bootcamp website, and they are not pricey ($14.95), but I hear shipping is really quite expensive. I have seen it on the VF trade lists, so I'd look there first. It's part of the Barry's Bootcamp 5 Day Academy series . . I got my copy in a trade here on VF awhile back. I don't think you can get it anywhere else unless it's on ebay.

neatski · 01-15-11, 06:47 PM

I LOVE Lalofit Vol. 2 (if you're less advanced, try Vol. 1 first) and it's my go-to travel workout. He uses 5 lb dumbbells for some of the exercises but I always do fine with just a resistance band.

I've also made up a bunch of my own bootcamp style, equipment-less (or using things you have lying around the house, like pillows) workouts. PM me if you want a few.

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01-14-11, 08:10 PM
MJ525 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CO	Total Body No Weights Can someone suggest a total body workout that uses no weights, but also isn't filled with squats and lunges. I'm looking for a travel workout. I tried KCM Body Training and Cathe's Travel Fit, I did not care for either one.

01-14-11, 08:46 PM
aunatural Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia	I's not sure there is a total body workout that doesn't have a good amount of squats and lunges. I know that the P90 Masters UML workout is all body weight but I'm sure there's a fair number of squats in it. I haven't done it in years so I can't recall exactly. Here's my breakdown for Belly Off Body Weight Routine. I didn't find it filled with squats and lunges but that's relative. Warm-up: almost 7 minutes of basic exercises including arm circles, knee lifts, squats and some stretches. 2 Minute Drill: 8 exercises done for 15 seconds each. Jumping Jacks Skips High Knee Run Fast Ski Jumps Push-ups Crunches (I thought this was weird placement considering the other exercises in the segment) Mountain Climbers Squat Thrust Circuits: 3 exercises ranging from 5 to 20 reps depending on the exercise. Each circuit is performed twice. Circuit 1 Shoulder Press Push-up Split Squats Plank w/ Leg Raise Circuit 2 T Push-up Lateral Lunge Single Leg Romanian Dead Lift Body Weight 100: 2 sets of this group of exercises for a total of 100 reps Prisoner Squat (arms behind the head) Wide Push-up Jumps Back Bridge Forward Lunge Close Grip Push-up Power of 10: 10 exercises performed for 30 seconds each. High Knee Runs Lunge Knee Drives Split hold lunge (left leg) Windshield wipers- lay flat on back, knees in the air and rolling legs from side to side Split hold lunge (right leg) Mountain climbers Glute hamstring bridge Line run Piston crunches Push-ups Cool down: about 10 minutes __________________ Tracey What I want to do doesn't matter. What I actually do does. I want to eat donuts for breakfast every morning but I'm not going to. I may not want to work out today but I'm going to. 2014 Goal- Be consistent! Embrace yoga!

01-14-11, 09:23 PM
txfitmom Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas	How about a workout that uses a band instead of weights? Out of all of my workouts, most of them either use weights or have a fair amount of squats/lunges. I would suggest 10 Minute Solution Sculpt, Tone, and Reshape with Amy Bento. It uses a small figure 8 band that comes with the kit and has innovative moves so it is not all squats. A couple of other possibilities that I have not tried yet but look good: -10 Minute Solution Tone Trouble Zones with Amy Bento (also uses a band) -10 Minute Solution Belly, Butt, and Thigh Blasters with Jessica Smith (uses a sculpting loop)

01-14-11, 09:40 PM
icebergslim Join Date: Jan 2009	Barry Bootcamp original release had a full body weight workout and it is tough. I don't know if you can get it individually, maybe someone can chime in on that one.

01-14-11, 09:57 PM
Paula VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California	Sculpt-iltes, pilates with a resistance band. A few lunges, no squats that I recall. A good workout for travel or anytime.

01-15-11, 04:17 AM
MJ525 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CO	Those are all great suggestions, thank you.

01-15-11, 07:54 AM
Jeanne Marie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga.	Two workouts that I use for travel that don't require weights are "Burn It Up" by Slim in 6 (resistance band needed), and Jillian's "Banish Fat Boost Metabolism". __________________ *Jeanne*

01-15-11, 08:41 AM
pharma_gal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Stephanie's Powerfit series is very good for this. Powerfit Plus has a full-body workout which is quite thorough and you can use a heavy band and the cardio workout is pretty good too. itrain has a few workouts like isculpt traditional with Mimi there are 2 workouts that are only body weight and I believe istrength at home 5 with Nick only uses bands. R.

01-15-11, 06:47 PM
neatski Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, FL	I LOVE Lalofit Vol. 2 (if you're less advanced, try Vol. 1 first) and it's my go-to travel workout. He uses 5 lb dumbbells for some of the exercises but I always do fine with just a resistance band. I've also made up a bunch of my own bootcamp style, equipment-less (or using things you have lying around the house, like pillows) workouts. PM me if you want a few. __________________ The most effective workout is the one you're not doing right now!