[workout gear] Would this actually work? It's not very expensive, which is cool

You is kidding no? Go get some free weights, a sandbag, or whatever heavy object you have lying around and lift until your body gives. Then eat pretzels. Lots of pretzels. 

Not just regular inertia, dynamic inertia.

And I'm not even going to comment on the motion.

http://www.rosstraining.com/sandbagconstructionkit.pdf

Build a sandbag or hit up the local classifieds for used equipment. I haven't stepped foot in a gym in ages, but by the time I "max out" with my 100lb sandbag, I'd be pretty damn fit. As for reps, you'd be fine sticking to the 5-12 range (for 3-6 sets) for adequate strength gains and muscle growth. And I'll say this right now, working out can be physically/mentally demanding, so either man up or stick to basic cardio and bodyweight exercises. 

If you get a shake weight, Head-fi requires a video of you using it.

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Originally Posted by logwed 

If you get a shake weight, Head-fi requires a video of you using it.

lol, I would just use it in secrecy then. No one will ever know!

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Originally Posted by logwed 

If you get a shake weight, Head-fi requires a video of you using it.

Lol agreed, I don't know about some of this new stuff but I do have a Bowflex. As far as this I won't be shaking anything.

[quote] I'm just asking because i'm lazy [/quote]

Repeat after me: THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS. 

You will not get in shape unless you put in the work. Full stop. 

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Originally Posted by nealric 

[quote] I'm just asking because i'm lazy [/quote]

 

Repeat after me: THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS. 

 

You will not get in shape unless you put in the work. Full stop. 

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Also need to eat properly ;D

I just finished a workout I found on the T-nation.com site. I am so pumped and fired up right now it is ridiculous. It is all explosive movements where you try to move the weight as fast as possible even if the weight is heavy and it is moving relatively slow, andit all based on upper and lower body pressing. I do have a basement full of weights and the program doesn't really work unless you have at least an olympic weight set and a bench with a rack that can double as a squat rack. You can find that stuff easily off of Craigslist or something. It has a much better return on investment than the stuff on Head-fi. This program is something else, though. Here is the link:

Overview:

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/look_like_a_bodybuilder_perform_like_an_athlete

Lower body

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/highperformance_mass_lower_body_pressing

Upper body

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/highperformance_mass_upper_body_pressing

Back and Biceps

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/highperformance_mass_lats_and_biceps_fatigue_loading

Don't waste your time with crap you see on late TV. This program will work, and fast.

Of course, a program with weights like that is not the only way to get really fit. You may not have the space nor the inclination to get some weights, although I strongly recommend you do. Making a sandbag like Kirosia mentioned is a great tool that really works and is inexpensive. Running is one of my other loves, and it is free. You don't even need shoes most of the time. I wear super thin Feelmax shoes now that it is winter.