Suggestions for a Dumbell Workout(quit the gym)

After leaving the YMCA recently because of Bush's 'refugees' and
'hard workers' spitting, coughing up phlegm, picking their noses and
urinating in the pool I joined another local gym with a pool. Hoping
to supplement my workout with swimming there...but to my chagrin there
were Children and Adults using the pool for games. The other 3 lanes
were always busy with the head boppers and their 6 hour swims. I
generally use the lane for 10 minutes doing sprints. I asked the
clerks at the front desk as to why the pool is more of a swim club
than a health club without any resolution.

Therefore a Gym is a waste of time, money and these days, gas. At
home I have an old but still functional bench where one can do in/
declines as well as leg curls and extensions. And a decent set of
dumbells: 1 set of 20, 40 and 60 lbs respectively as well as an
adjustable set with 120 lbs total. I also have one of those cardio
leg thingy machines that uses air pressure. I prefer a brisk walk
though up and down hills to mimic what Mother Nature intended.

Anyway, I'm looking for a comprehensive somewhat vigorous workout that
uses dumbells only. Perhaps working each part 2 days a week. At 47,
my goal is more or less something between toning up, losing weight and
formal bodybuilding. Perhaps the cliché "swimmer's body" would best
describe my goal.

Thanks,

Keith

wrote

> Anyway, I'm looking for a comprehensive somewhat vigorous
> workout that uses dumbells only. Perhaps working each part
> 2 days a week. At 47, my goal is more or less something
> between toning up, losing weight and formal bodybuilding.
> Perhaps the cliché "swimmer's body" would best describe my goal.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith

I'd make a standing, one-armed overhead dumbbell press a key element of
your workouts. When you're done pressing them, swing them. Here's a
good link for you:

http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/budget.html

I'd also consider adding more equipment - needn't be fancy, but a 4' x
6' x 3/4" rubber mat plus a 300 lb. Olympic barbell set would let you
deadlift, at a cost of around $200. Add a kettlebell starter kit - you
can see my site for more about that, and these go for about $150 - and
you'll never run out of things to do.

Why the cross-post to some completely unrelated newsgroup?

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com