Home exercise

smalltowngirl504

I do not plan on joining a gym for awhile, so what are some good effective things or videos I can do at home, I have the shred, I plan on picking it back up next week...but I know I will stop doing that at some point, I was looking for something a little more fun and a little less making me feel like im going to die...LOL

mogenfire

Same question here. I'd like some at home workout ideas

samrockrocks

there are SO many options. check out collagevideo.com

if you have a Wii or xbox or the like there are several great "games" to play on there too! Just Dance 2 is amazing!

smalltowngirl504

I do have a Wii, I have done the dance videos and they kick my butt I might have to try and do that, they have a Wii Zumba too but it doesnt get great reviews, anyone here have it and want to weight in on it?

beeckda

I have the Wii Zumba and have tried the trial exercises and its confusing...it moves slow at 1st and then puts the other moves in real fast...i was lost with in seconds...lol...but with all the money I spent on it I am gonna give it another try. I like the walk away the pounds videos. Luv the Wii just dance. Tried P90X and I just might be the only one who says this....but I hate it. It has great reveiws tho. So maybe try the walking away the pounds...very easy. I listen t o my own music when working out to it.

meahrens

I have the Wii Active...it's a great workout!!!

reese1206

Jari Love is GREAT!!!!!!!!! I have her 4 pack and LOVE it. I do a bit of everything though. I also have 4 Jillian Michaels Dvd's, Tae Bo, P90X, Pilates and Yoga.

OLP76

P90X is the rage out there...but its a hard workout!...I recommend to do P90 ( Power 90 ) and work your way up to P90X if you like. Or search on youtube, for exercises...just depends what you're lookin' for...jump rope, jumpin' jacks, runnin' in place...whatever you chose and do best wishes xo

salto

I'm also a big fan of WATP. Leslie Sansone is a bit annoying, but I like the PP's idea of listening to music. WATP has many different levels and lengths of workouts. So you can fit short ones into your schedule or do longer ones when you have time. And they're easy to follow for those of us who are - um - less coordinated. I like that it incorporates hand weights to do an upper body workout in addition to the cardio.

I have Wii Fit, too, but haven't really gotten into it. It's fun, but it doesn't seem like much of a workout. I bought Just Dance 2 but haven't tried it yet. I didn't even think about using it for exercise. I bought it for a party activity.

bubbles079

I have the Wii fit plus and I love it I challenge my self all the time I am not one who likes to sweat but I do get my heart rate up and I can change the work out when I get bored or am just having what I call a lazy day and don't want to push myself I can still get my hour of exercise in.I have health issues so some of the games are not good for me but I like the tennis its fun and I really get in to it I also like the boxing and free step and the free run I am not very coordinated so its hard for me to do the basic step but I'm working on it I have hottest house party 3 which is a dance game and I can't make it through the first level lol but I do try I also have a Gazelle which I do to especially sense I can do it while I'm half sleep and being lazy. I have heard a lot of good things on here about zumba but I need low impact exercise so I am afraid of doing it but I want to try it so maybe when I loose more weight I will ask the doctor about it.

tasmat

I'm trying out P90 right now. There are also free podcasts out there - I recommend Pilates on Fifth (they have some quick 10 minute sessions and a 30min session full quick workout) and Yogamazing (cheesy yes, but these are quick 20-30min workouts usually focusing on something specific, LOVE the one for Abs.)

Good luck!

MemphisMarly

I love weighted hula hoops! It's fast, but a great work out. I just turn on Hulu and get to hulaing! I couldn't hula hoop as a kid, but the weight makes it easy to keep up. Just takes a few days of practice. Start slow (a few minutes) and build yourself up to a 10-20 min. workout, or you might get bruises on your hips.

Here are a bunch of options:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=weighted+hula+hoop

I use the 4-lb. Acu Hoop with ridges:
http://www.amazon.com/Weighted-Sports-Hula-Hoop-Weight/dp/B0018DG5D4

katrina1025

As far as the Wii Zumba game:
I have been regularly attending Zumba classes 3 x week since September. Love. Love. Love them. But again it's only three days a week. So I bit the bullet and bought the game. The graphics are horrible. Not realistic at all, unlike AE active. The "game play" is very cheesy, by doing the moves correctly your get a "bigger party" (A few more dancers to watch). All things I'm not at all concerned about.

That being said it's a great workout!! I would recommend attending a class or two first to "get the moves down". Because its got a latin "flava" the moves are somewhat hip dependent for lack of a better term. All in all I think its worth the price tag. I'm sweating by the end of it. My 20 minute workout burned about 200 calories this am (BodyMedia calculated).

Hope this helps!! I also have Wii fit plus, also fun but choppy, as you have to stop in between each activity. I do like the free step though. You can set the stepper to go, the WiiMote clicks to keep you in step but then you can change the video input to watch TV while you step.

Amy_B

I can't say this enough...Turbo Jam is my FAVE workout ever (well, anything by Chalene Johnson). It's cardio kickboxing with kick butt music that makes you want to shake it. So much fun!

Nikster68

I'm with Amy_B on Turbo Jam, ChaLean Extreme anything w/ Chalene Johnson is a sure fire way to keep you motivated. athe results are AMAZING :smokin:

kim0913

I agree.......Turbo Jam is awesome!!! I have tried numerous ones such as the P90 and Slim in 6 but keep coming back to Turbo Jam. Hoping to get more of her videos soon!!

aeragusa

If you have Netflix, there is a selection of workout videos that you can add to your instant queue. I've only done one of them, but it looks like there are definitely a bunch out there. Just something to consider

Nellie1drfl

I love Turbo Jam . Fat Blaster burns tons of calories. Found on Amazon for cheep.

lemanda

I have a variety of videos but my favorite are The Firm (awesome for integrated weight loss) and Denise Austin. Both very good!

dana2011

My husband and children LOVE moving to the Michael Jackson Experience. I have not tried it, though.

grumpz

How about going for a walk & getting some fresh air? I'm surprised no one thought of something thats free, good for you and not in front of a TV :noway:

telcochik

Slim in 6 is a nice 6 week program that works your entire body. I'm also a huge Chalene Johnson fan so Turbo Jam would be my other recommendation. P90 if you're really new to fitness and want a good intro to a beginner cardio/strength training program.

Sharon

smalltowngirl504

Its about 4 degrees here on a regular basis.. So in front of my T.V it will have to be until spring time

I am going to order Turbo Jam, Thanks ladies... I am also considering re joining a gym!!

telcochik

Glad you made a decision! I think you'll be happy with Turbo Jam...I know I was when I did it!

Sharon