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Can I get toned and muscular without going to the gym

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CocoChunnel · 28/01/2026 11:58

Ive had great results previously when using strength machines at gym but the only gym in my new town is rammed 😒

Ive downloaded the Fiit app on my phone and done 2 workouts with that so far but just wondering - will that be enough to get sculpted?

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DuchessofStaffordshire · 28/01/2026 12:38

Of course you can. Pick a price of equipment. Let's say a kettlebell. Pick a body part. Let's say legs. Of the top of my head, you could do:
KB swings
KB Single leg RDL (one foot on sofa)
KB squat (plus sumo squat or sissy squat for quad focus)
KB deadlift
KB lunges (forward, back, curtsy)

Grab some thick glute bands from Amazon and do:
Banded bridges (pop KB in lap for added resistance)
Monster walks
Banded squats
Banded hip abductions
You can do these banded moves for high reps until you feel a good pump and burn.

Just some quick examples

Notimeforaname · 28/01/2026 12:16

Pilates!! 5 minutes a day. Lots of vids on YouTube

gamerchick · 28/01/2026 12:09

CocoChunnel · 28/01/2026 12:03

Do you mean with dumbbells? If so then yes, I also have resistance bands.
Its weird though because I actually found using the gym equipment easier. Like it was more pleasant doing leg presses than it is squats for some reason!

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The gym equipment holds your form for you. Free weights take more effort.

Tbh if you're training at home then you would be better off with kettlebells. They're the fastest way to get the shape you want I think.

NewYearNewMee · 28/01/2026 12:05

@CocoChunnel yes! Either free weights or body weight I find works well. Gym equipment always feels easier to me too, I think normally because it encourages the correct form but with free weights I have to do more of it myself in terms of doing it right.

Sounds like you’re doing all the right things!

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CocoChunnel · 28/01/2026 12:03

NewYearNewMee · 28/01/2026 12:01

Are you doing weighted exercises? I find that’s what works best for me!

Do you mean with dumbbells? If so then yes, I also have resistance bands.
Its weird though because I actually found using the gym equipment easier. Like it was more pleasant doing leg presses than it is squats for some reason!

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Whatwouldyoudoif · 28/01/2026 12:02

I've worked out exclusively from home from the past 18 months and have built myself a toned body using dumbells and kettlebells only ( did also invest in a weights bench)

NewYearNewMee · 28/01/2026 12:01

Are you doing weighted exercises? I find that’s what works best for me!