I already run, but I would like to incorporate some total body strength training. Just to stay health and build enough strength to be able to stay fit and limber. I’ve got that “Homemade Muscle” book that seems to be what I’m looking for, but want to see if you all have any recommendations.
I’m also trying to figure if there’s some low cost equipment I should add that would help. Like those variable weight dumbells, I think I could afford those. But a full set a weight plates is well beyond what I can afford.
If you have a barbell and weight plates to go with your squat rack then you can definitely do starting strength (or some other cool linear progression programs). I think for an able bodied adult male you would quickly "outgrow" less than a set of two 45, 25, 10, and 5 lbs weights each, and it wouldn't be much benefit to you without any weights. Used gym equipment can be found on Craigslist/fb marketplace sometimes, although you can expect to pay about a dollar a pound