AboutBonnie Hardie Expertise I am a personal trainer/boot camp instructor in SouthEast Florida. I am certified in:
personal training,aerobics,nutrition,womens,senior,youth and boot camp fitness.I can answer questions about workouts,sets and reps.Pyramid training,drop sets,etc.I can give suggestions on the best exercises to do for different body parts.Machines vs free weights.Home workouts or gym workouts.I can tell you what to look for when planning to join a gym.
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Experience I have been a personal trainer,aerobics instructor,nutrition advisor and boot camp instructor for several years,in South Florida. I generally prefer to train people outdoors in a park setting.The workout outside is just as tough as a gym workout.I can give people a excellent workout using just their bodyweight.I do a bootcamp style class with groups of 5-10 people.
Expert: Bonnie Hardie Date: 7/23/2008 Subject: Basic Strength Training for 50 + Women
Question Bonnie,
I have retired and need to take care of myself. I am watching what I eat (prediabetic), am under a Dr.s care, and have the time NOW to do this.
I would like to build muscle and firm AT HOME. I have started a walking program. and own a large ball, long pole, small trampoline, free weights (1-2 lb)and willingness to spend time. I do not want to overdo the exercise program and hurt myself. I will honestly say, I need to start slow and at the beginning without a lot of weight or reps. Can you give me some guidance? Jan
Answer Hi Jan,
Thank you for your question.
You can do some bodyweight exercises for your lower body at home:
squats
lunges
walking lunges
lateral steps.
With the free weights,you can do the following exercises:
bicep curl
lateral raise
one arm row
tricep kickback.
Cardiovascular exercises can include:
jump on your trampoline,
run in place.
You can do crunches on your ball-you can also lay on your ball and do chest press,flyes,etc.
Abdominal exercises can include:
crunches
leg raises
bicycles
torso twists.
Start slow-do 2 sets of 10 repititions each-when that is easy,you can start doing 3 sets of 10 repititions each.
You can also rent a variety of exercise videos from your local library-you can choose from:Step,Dance,The Firm, etc.
Good Luck Jan,
Let me know if i can be of any more assistance to you.
Bonnie
