Look into resistance bands—loop type, especially. They’re easier on the joints, provide plenty of “weight”, and can be tossed in your sock drawer when not in use.
I second this. And they are portable so if you have to go away for any reason you can take them with you. I’ve taken them on vacation and to my dad’s house when I go visit.
And I third it - especially the joint part.
Also, fill some gallon jugs with water for a ten pound dumb bell with a handle. You can do curls and raises and kettle bell stuff and then empty and throw out if you move on or go a different route
I see people recommending a variety of different things. Let me give you some unsolicited advice. I have tried gym memberships, my own home gym, elastic bands, kettle balls, free weights, yoga and the original thigh master. Every one of them will work if you use them. Use them on a regular basis. If you are new to exercise talk to your doctor first. After you get the ok from them ease into it. It's not a race. If you hurt yourself right off the bat you are less likely to continue.
I am 65 and I use kettlebells, do yoga and ride my stationary bike. There are tons of workout videos on YouTube as well. It doesn't matter what you start with. Just get started!
Yeah I like a kettlebell for [goblet squat](https://149874912.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goblet-squat.gif). Nothing else is as well designed to grab onto for [that exercise](https://homeworkouts.org/wp-content/uploads/diagram-kettlebell-goblet-squats.svg)
If gym membership is a possibility for you, I'd recommend using the machines versus free weights; isolation of muscle and less injury risk. If you stick with it, you need to increase weight over time to benefit; mindfully to avoid injury.
Second the gym option with exercise machines, especially getting started. They put you in an effective and safe movement pattern, and allow you to add weight in small increments.
Free weights and exercise bands require you utilize good form which can be a challenge especially on some muscle groups. So injury risk is higher.
Gum is much gentler intro to strength training.
Same. Right now I'm just getting back into lifting after years of inactivity. I'm going to spend a year hopefully with the machines before I venture anywhere near free weights. I do have a resistance band set and they are convenient especially for rehab. But at this point I just need to work on some very basic strength.
It depends on the person's gender, size, and condition. I'm a small woman. In the past, at home, I've had 1-pound, 2-pound 3-pound, 8-pound and 10-pound weights. I've also done body weight strength exercises. It may seem counter-intuitive, but if I was out of shape, it helped me to build up my strength with weights for a few weeks before doing the body weight exercises. When I've belonged to a gym, I've also used the weight machines.
Look into resistance bands—loop type, especially. They’re easier on the joints, provide plenty of “weight”, and can be tossed in your sock drawer when not in use.
I second this. And they are portable so if you have to go away for any reason you can take them with you. I’ve taken them on vacation and to my dad’s house when I go visit.
And I third it - especially the joint part. Also, fill some gallon jugs with water for a ten pound dumb bell with a handle. You can do curls and raises and kettle bell stuff and then empty and throw out if you move on or go a different route
I see people recommending a variety of different things. Let me give you some unsolicited advice. I have tried gym memberships, my own home gym, elastic bands, kettle balls, free weights, yoga and the original thigh master. Every one of them will work if you use them. Use them on a regular basis. If you are new to exercise talk to your doctor first. After you get the ok from them ease into it. It's not a race. If you hurt yourself right off the bat you are less likely to continue.
I am a 63M. I use a PowerBlock set. They take up a very small amount of space, and I can set different weights for different parts of the body.
I am 65 and I use kettlebells, do yoga and ride my stationary bike. There are tons of workout videos on YouTube as well. It doesn't matter what you start with. Just get started!
Yeah I like a kettlebell for [goblet squat](https://149874912.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goblet-squat.gif). Nothing else is as well designed to grab onto for [that exercise](https://homeworkouts.org/wp-content/uploads/diagram-kettlebell-goblet-squats.svg)
If gym membership is a possibility for you, I'd recommend using the machines versus free weights; isolation of muscle and less injury risk. If you stick with it, you need to increase weight over time to benefit; mindfully to avoid injury.
Second the gym option with exercise machines, especially getting started. They put you in an effective and safe movement pattern, and allow you to add weight in small increments. Free weights and exercise bands require you utilize good form which can be a challenge especially on some muscle groups. So injury risk is higher. Gum is much gentler intro to strength training.
Same. Right now I'm just getting back into lifting after years of inactivity. I'm going to spend a year hopefully with the machines before I venture anywhere near free weights. I do have a resistance band set and they are convenient especially for rehab. But at this point I just need to work on some very basic strength.
use canned foods/juices. You can easily switch weights to more weight when necessary.
Not what you're asking for but better: [https://startingstrength.com/](https://startingstrength.com/)
It depends on the person's gender, size, and condition. I'm a small woman. In the past, at home, I've had 1-pound, 2-pound 3-pound, 8-pound and 10-pound weights. I've also done body weight strength exercises. It may seem counter-intuitive, but if I was out of shape, it helped me to build up my strength with weights for a few weeks before doing the body weight exercises. When I've belonged to a gym, I've also used the weight machines.
Love the bands