Home workout buddies to share ideas and help keep motivated
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Are people doing 30 day shred daily even with weights? Or do you skip a day between sessions? I'm getting bored and need to switch up dvds.0
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newheavensearth wrote: »Are people doing 30 day shred daily even with weights? Or do you skip a day between sessions? I'm getting bored and need to switch up dvds.
I did it daily for a while since the weight are so light but with the modifications I have to do for my back I wasn't finding it challenging enough so I am only doing it one or 2 days/week with other stuff mixed in. Alternating 30DS with a kickboxing or other more pure cardio dvd is a really good idea. Maybe even put some yoga or Pilates in there too since her cool down stretch is pretty stingy.0 -
I love fitness blender ideas with kettle bells, any suggestions for similar? I love gym classes,but moved house and none are available at a time I can go due to looking after my kids. So I'm trying a 6.30 home workout everyday instead. I like weights and have 20lbs at least to lose (well relose, I lost it last year but gained due to moving and other stress)0
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Hi everyone
I hope I can join your group and check in daily as I am also looking for at home workout buddies to help support and motivate me. I work from home so the only time I get a chance to work out is early in the morning when the kiddos are asleep. I get an average of 5 hrs a day to sleep but I am not making excuses this time to get my wo in. Had terrific results many times doing Beachbody home work out from prior pregnancy but with this last pregnancy I can't seem to stay consistent now my youngest is almost 2 and I seem to be stuck. I just recently re-committed on 4/17/18 to get back in shape. I have stayed consistent for the last 30 days without missing a workout and hopefully with the motivation here will keep me going to my goal and beyond. My current workout is an insanity and Les mills pump hybrid. My goal is to lose 30-40 lbs. this time I will not base only on the scale alone but overall progress. Sorry this is a tad long.
Today's wo pump revolution and beast abs
Sw 156 4/16/17
Cw 150 5/17/17
Gw 120
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Today: insanity fast and furious, walk at lunch, weights. I am in the weight room 45-55 min but only log 12-15 min active lifting. It seems strange to have such a discrepancy between my watch timer and actual time in the gym. Does anyone else do this (only count active lifting)? I did squats, bench, rows, hip thrusts, ohp, good mornings, hanging leg raises, and pull ups.0
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Popping in, been busy. Monday I did yoga, Tuesday I did BABB Arms and an hour walk nothing yesterday got a massage for my birthday. lol0
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Today: insanity fast and furious, walk at lunch, weights. I am in the weight room 45-55 min but only log 12-15 min active lifting. It seems strange to have such a discrepancy between my watch timer and actual time in the gym. Does anyone else do this (only count active lifting)? I did squats, bench, rows, hip thrusts, ohp, good mornings, hanging leg raises, and pull ups.
I usually do my weights in circuits so I am active the entire time. Granted I'm not doing super heavy weights yet and plan the circuits so that I don't have to change any setting on anything until the next circuit so that helps. My husband's style is close to yours so it seems to be pretty normal.0 -
Oh yeah...today is rest day so just a light walk and some Pilates for stretching.0
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Fitforevermore wrote: »I love fitness blender ideas with kettle bells, any suggestions for similar? I love gym classes,but moved house and none are available at a time I can go due to looking after my kids. So I'm trying a 6.30 home workout everyday instead. I like weights and have 20lbs at least to lose (well relose, I lost it last year but gained due to moving and other stress)
I scour Pinterest for ideas and then write my own workouts. I posted my workout from yesterday on page 2 of this thread - it has a KB circuit you might like.1 -
Today was week 4/day 1 of insanity pure cardio and cardio abs0
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TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »DancingMoosie wrote: »Today: insanity fast and furious, walk at lunch, weights. I am in the weight room 45-55 min but only log 12-15 min active lifting. It seems strange to have such a discrepancy between my watch timer and actual time in the gym. Does anyone else do this (only count active lifting)? I did squats, bench, rows, hip thrusts, ohp, good mornings, hanging leg raises, and pull ups.
I usually do my weights in circuits so I am active the entire time. Granted I'm not doing super heavy weights yet and plan the circuits so that I don't have to change any setting on anything until the next circuit so that helps. My husband's style is close to yours so it seems to be pretty normal.
I actually do my heavy lifting in circuits as well. I walk around and change plates between lifts and circuits, not much sitting/resting. Ex: squat 145 5 reps, bench 100 5 reps, 5 sets total before switching sets or lifts.1 -
I just started the Strong Curves home body weight lifting routine. Today I'm going to do Day B (week 1-4) which includes negative chin-ups. Does anyone use Lifeline Jungle Gym XT ?0
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Checking in today, got in 2 miles doing intervals, 5min warm up then jogging on 1min off 3min. I am determined to be able to run without my shins killing me! Today was better...the stretches are starting to help the tightness!
*ETA: Yesterday I forgot to post but I did same walking intervals for 1.5 miles + resistance band upper body work out x 2 sets:
12reps bent over rows
12 reps front raises
12 reps lateral raises
12 reps bicep curls
12 reps overhead tricep extensions.
I just bought a new set of bands online with higher resistance as this is getting a little easy at this time. My band currently is a 5-8lb.0 -
Les mills Pump and shred and beast abs0
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30 day shred level 2 plus 15 min on the treadmill0
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I ran and walked for a total of 4 miles after work yesterday. This morning was Turbo Jam.0
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Did 2 hours walking this morning to do my shopping (2 hours net, subtracting time for browsing bookstore, waiting in cashout lines, etc). Yesterday, I did an hour on the fitness glider and about 40 minutes worth of lower body and core strength training, plus warmup and stretching0
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Insanity power cardio resistance this morning
Just when I felt my progress was slow.
No yoga pants today. I am able to fit into one of my jeans. I recall last month they wouldn't go up my thighs.
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Today I did rockin'body, yoga, and walked my dogs. I might go do something else...0
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I work out using dvds at home. Currently I'm doing Turbofire and love it. Feel free to add me for support!!!0
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Did some interval work on the treadmill this morning - allergies are getting me pretty bad after spending so much time outdoors this weekend so it wasn't super intense. Hopefully they calm down today so I can hit it hard tomorrow.0
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TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »Workout for Monday May 1, 2017
30 Day Shred DVD (Level 1)
20 minutes treadmill - 5 minute warm up, 10 minute run, 5 minute cool down
How is the shred? I have it but never used it. Got it from my mom a long time ago.0 -
Saturday I participated in a 5K. Time was 2min less than the last one so I was super proud of that. And of being able to do a full sprint for the last couple hundred feet. Walked most of it, still fighting tight calf/shin muscles so taking it easy.
Sunday didn't do any specific workout but had a bit of shopping to do so the steps were up there compared to a regular non-exercise day.
Today I am planning to grab a quick bike ride around the neighborhood on my break.0 -
TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »Workout for Monday May 1, 2017
30 Day Shred DVD (Level 1)
20 minutes treadmill - 5 minute warm up, 10 minute run, 5 minute cool down
How is the shred? I have it but never used it. Got it from my mom a long time ago.
I really like 30 day shred. Cardio, abs and strength all in one!0 -
Yesterday I did my yoga and went for a run(6.5 miles). I felt really worn out and hungry after, more so than normal. It was really humid, but not hot. Idk, just felt off for some reason.
Today I started off with insanity fast and furious, then Turbo Jam 20 min workout. Tonight is lifting.1 -
20 minute run and some kettle bells today.0
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Hi I am 25, F. My height is 5'6 and currently my weight is 78 kg ( 171.9 lbs ).
Till 2011 I was very thin. People used to ask me to eat food, I had no curves.
Then my lifestyle changed and I started having more outside food instead of home cooked, I started gaining weight but as I was extremely thin I liked that weight gain. Got some curves here and there.
But then the weight didn't stop increasing and by then my eating habit has degraded.
By 2015 I reached 74ish , I decided to loose some weight was susseful and got down to 60. Wasn't perfect but was happy with it.
I graduated that year, got a new job, met my now husband. Things were going good.
Got married last year but my weight had increased again to 68 by then.
And from last year till today it had increased to 78 ( this is after I lost 3.3kg again, it had reached 81)
Finally I decided that enough is enough, and need to get my things right. Have been controlling my diet from nearly a month and started working out at home since last week.
I jog in place for 40mins and do 20 mins Suryanamaskar ( yoga).
I am planning to add strength training this week, just not able to get myself mentally ready for it.
I will be sending few friend request in this group and if anyone wants to add me just shoot a request.
I would like to get help and help others in any possible way.
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I've been workouting at home for the past 2.5 years now... To be honest, my "ideal gym" standard is making me staying at home: I used to live 3-5 min away from the gym (it'd be about 5-10 min with heavy snow in WNY) with a very salary-friendly monthly rate plus all Les Mills classes I want and good PT team. Now it's down to none of those and I doubt if I can ever find one like that
The other reason that kept me at home: I don't like sun exposure and I'd always favor indoor options 
Anyway~ My current tools are a pair of Bow Flex, subscription of Les Mills On Demand, an at-home version of TRX, and two BeachBody DVD sets (that I rarely use nowadays). My bf also has a door-mounted pull-up bar that I just started using. I get bored VERY easily (lol) and thus I try to have as many choices as possible & to prevent any excuse (even the weather!) to not fulfilling my weekly exercise quota.
For weight training, I use TRX (body weight) and the Bow Flex (ICF 5x5) the most. My cardio mainly comes from various courses in Les Mills On Demand (definitely intense enough!). I'm thinking about getting a barbell set, but I want to go through some sessions with my brother (he's a PT who lives on the other side of Pacific, lol) first and see if that's a doable option...
Happy at-home working out!
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I really started working out about 2.5 weeks ago. All I have are some low-weight dumbbells, which is fine for me for now; I'm working on my form for exercises before trying to increase my weight. For cardio, I can walk around the block with my 11 month old in a stroller, and I can walk around work. I've lost 15 pounds with just diet changes, and have 30 to go.0
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Didn't get my bike ride in yesterday cause the weather did not cooperate so I took an early lunch today and got it in before more rain. 3mi in about 25min.0
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