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Originally Posted by The David  Is it possible to gain a significant level of fitness without equipment? As in, no more than a jump rope or something? I really need to get in shape but equipment seems so complicated (and expensive), and I don't want to jog. |
That depends on your definition of "significant" and "fitness". For example, I think it's laughable to think you can make significant gains without the inclusion of at least some equipment aid, but that's because what I associate with the word "significant" when it comes to training happens to be pretty hardcore. Many people would think differently, so there’s no real general consensus.
Either way, if you're still looking for some more advice I'd be happy to give you some, but first I’d need a bit of information from you so I can make any advice I give relevant to you.
You’ve already noted losing weight is a low priority and said you'r 5'9-10 and 132 lbs, so if you could give me some info on the following, I’ll see what I can do:
- Body type (you’ll primarily be one of three body types, either an ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph -- check out the body type link for more information)
- Training goals (whether it be strength, stamina/endurance, speed, muscular tone/conditioning, muscle size, all-round versatility, to do well in a particular sport/activity, or any combination thereof. They don’t need to be specific or anything, just something like “strength and speed”)
- A brief training history (if you have one. If your curious as to why this is important, its so I give you advice that is appropriate for your level of experience)
- Current conditioning (ie. Do you have good, or at least average, strength? Stamina/endurance? Speed? Tone/conditioning?)
- Supportive practices (ie. Are you eating healthy? Are you sleeping enough?)
- Time availability (ie. Do you have much time to do training or is it something you’d have to fit into your current, busy schedule?)
- Availability in terms of facilities and equipment and willingness to change your current situation (ie. Do you have a fully decked out home gym, or a couple of dumbbells lying around? Are willing to pay for going to the gym, or are you trying to do this on a low budget?)