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[nougat]

Some of you are doing the 'power of ten'.  how are you finding it??
would it be suitable for an obese beginner (me
and can it be done at home without gym equipment?

does it really work?

i'm considering that or 'the slow burn fitness revolution'

what do you think?

thanks

[m.c.]

Nougat I think it would be great for you. I think either program ( they really are very similar) are geared especially towards people who are not big exercisers in the first place. You will definately feel it working. Your muscles will be challenged and the more lean muscle mass the better.

It does work but I still need more cardio than either author recommends. Who knows why? We all need  to tweak this a little bit one way or another. As you get stronger you may find that you want to do more cardio as well.

I say give it a shot. The time commitment is minimal and he gains are great.

[nougat]

thanks mc - nw i have to decide which one.

[Oslo]

Hey lil' Nougatina, I believe power-of-ten is recommended to be done with gym equipment since you go to failure with lifts.   
Any and all exercise will work it's magic, if you commit to it for a while.   Key point though - the magic comes after the work - not instead of it.  : )  The trick is to find something that you enjoy and is challenging.  If you don't enjoy it, you won't keep it up, and if it isn't challenging, your body won't respond.  What exercise are you doing currently? 

[nougat]

 :oops:

mmm not much mmmm none really....

i don't want to have to go to a gym nor do i have weights and other equipment.  so i would want the 'home' / diy version 

i would appreciate any advice before i buy one of these books.

[nougat]

i've decided on the short burn.  1st cos you can do it at home with no equipment and 2nd cos i emailed the author and he replied himself - 3 times!!!!

hope the book arrives soon!!

[Maychi]

Nougat, don't you need weights or something?

[nougat]

yes but you can use bottles with water i think.

[VeganKitten]

This page details a lot of exercises you can do using your body weight for resistance:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/basictraining.htm

[nougat]

thankss vegankitten i have bookmarked the page to read later.