Best Home Exercise Program??? I need suggestions!

mhankosk

I have both Slim in 6 and Jillian Michaels - Ripped in 30. I would definitely suggest Ripped in 30! I just started working out again and my fitness level is not all that great. Jillian offers you a modification for almost every move. The work-outs are only 30 minutes too, so they are easy to fit into any schedule! She is also really motivational to me. When she stands there and tells you that 400 and 500 lb people are doing these workouts, it really makes you want to be able to get through the whole thing! I liked the workouts in Slim in 6, but she didn't keep me as motivated as Jillian does. Hope this helps!

premiumchilenita

ZUMBA!!

bluestarlight19

I loved turbojam, I lost a lot of weight with it last time, nearly 50lbs before life took over and I gained it back. They have a turbo sculpt video that comes with it, it is strength training and uses weights but they go slow and it still kicks your butt. I wish I could find my videos now, I lost them when I moved. Now i'm eyeing chalean extreme because I really want to get stronger. May have to buy it for myself as a way early bday present >:-)

Manysongs

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jujunnaichi

Since you mentioned that you find it easier to stick to your goals when you have a schedule, I would highly recommend P90X and P90X hybrid workout schedules found at <http://www.teambeachbody.com/get-fit/fitness-tools/workout-sheets&gt;

Cathe Friedrich also has a monthly rotation schedule that is similar to the P90X hybrid concept: <http://cathe.com/category/blog/monthly-rotations&gt;

Of course both sites requires that you buy the exercise DVDs which may be costly. Your other option that has been mentioned in this thread is to be a Body Rocker. I believe she provides daily exercise challenges.

ahs85

I've done both P90X and Insanity. P90X is great, but I'm a big fan of Insanity. Don't worry about the intensity level at the start. It's more about the improvement that you can achieve. Yes, it's almost impossible to workout at the video's intensity level for the duration of the dvd, so you just do as much as you can. It's amazing how you'll improve just in the first two weeks. Another thing I really enjoy about Insanity is that at least in month one, the dvds are fairly short - hovering around 40 minutes usually. Month two exercises are a bit longer. It's also nice that you don't use any extra equipment during Insanity; it's just the resistance from your body.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

AmandaJoi25

Anything made by Denise Austin. I started doing her workouts in 8th grade because my aunt was constantly battling to lose weight but she never stuck with anything very long. She gave my mom a bunch of vhs workout tapes back when vhs was all anyone had lol and she gave her a stepper. My mom has never exercised so I asked if I could use them and I fell in love with working out and Denise Austin. I used her video more than any other and even though I was already super skinny I did put on muscle and it helped keep me in shape for years until I started drinking and stopped working out until after high school. I have done several other workouts including insanity and p90x but honestly I get better results faster from Denise and they are way easier. It's like she always says "workout smarter not harder". Some people find her peppy voice annoying but I like it because it keeps me motivated and most of her new dvds let you do the workout without her instructions so no talking at all. I also have been doing Tiffany Anderson workouts which are free on youtube just to mix things up and she has all the new hit music on her videos I dont know why other workout dvds dont use hit music it makes working out way more fun.

TwinMumCork

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olymp1a

Wow, so many replies, thank you guys! I am browsing bodyrock.tv now, seems really interesting.

For my part I decided I will start easy with turbo jam and I am starting today. I will include some weekly Zumba and Power/Ashtanga Yoga as I cannot live without them! After I complete this one and if I feel stronger I willgo for P90x or Turbo fire. I want to slowly start incorporating weight and resistance training without burning myself out.

xginanax

For me would have to be any pilates for beginners.. there are some good easy ones too doo LOVE IT KEEPS ME RELAXED but for hardout workout at home and good no equipments needed would have to be

30 DAY SHRED workout with Jillian Michaels!

well actually you do need equipments like dumbbells and rope to skip.. but i just used a water bottle either with filled with rice or water.. and for the rope i just pretended i had one and just made the motion like as if i was skipping

hogwartshoney

I have a really old workout from The Firm. It's the classic Volume 1. I hate all the other firm vids, but that one is wonderful. I do it 2x a week using the heaviest weights I can, and I do other aerobic vids 3x a week. Tae Bo, flex is a fav and power walks from the biggest loser and Leslie Sansone. I'm recovering from a 10 day coma, followed by 2 surgeries and 7 months in the hospital. The physical therapy team got me walking, balancing and using stairs again. But now I'm on my own, My fitness level is pretty low, but these videos work for me. If you can stand the cheesey music and pastel leotards from the 80's The Firm Classics volume 1 (aerobic weight training led by Susan Harris) will change your body. Check out some previews on youtube. Amazon.com has it for $19.99. You need dumbells and they use a 2x4 under their shoulders for chest flys. But I don't have one so I just do them laying flat on the floor. I guess the best program is one that you actually like and will stick with, good luck finding something that works for you.

SassyCalyGirl

I am doing circuit training with Jillian Michaels. Go to Jillianmichaels.com/shred. It is a 30 day free trial for online circuit training programs that kick *kitten*! I have been doing it for 50 days and have lost 2 inches off my waist and 1 off my hips. Getting great muscle tone all over. Good luck.......

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Sweet_Potato

You can burn calories cleaning,cooking,hoovering, walking, pushing a pram and sometimes get on the wiifit if you get chance.

Yeah, this is what I do because I can't stand to not be getting something done. I rarely do a real workout but I'm never sitting still.

AmandaJoi25

I am really scared of insanity, I am not in such a fitness level to keep up with it and I am scared I might injured myself... I think I'll start with Turbo Jam and see how it goes and then progress to Turbo Fire or P90x. Insanity seems to be light years away from me.

I have been working out for years and injured myself doing it. I now have terrible shin splints and would never recommend that program to anyone and it is unneccessarily difficult. Even the people in the video have to stop during the workout. My boyfriends nutritionist said she tried it and that no ones body needs to be pushed to those extremes in order to lose weight and I in fact had a very hard time losing weight while doing them. Also who wants to kill themselves for a full hour?

catundra75

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mikethom

I haven't seen anyone mention this and I haven't done much with it yet; but I picked up "Get Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym" (http://www.amazon.ca/Get-Free-Ditch-Step---Steo/dp/1606521934/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1323435917&sr=8-5); I think it has a terrific approach. The book describes 48 exercies you can do at home with minimal equipment, it also describes easier and harder versions of each exercise so you can tailor the difficulty to your level. The book has 120 routines (most seem to target 45 minutes but some are shorter); the routines are divided into different catagories depending on your goals (weight loss, upper body, lower body, core, etc) and within each are subdivided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each exercise specified in each routine also has an alternative exercise specified.

I'd be interested if anyone else has experience with this book, I certainly would recommend checking it out. Personnaly this approach is much more appealing than "Insanity" or some of the other exercise DVDs I've seen advertised...

chaslee

I am a advocate for Turbo Fire, I was 171 and lost 21 lbs since i started the regimine and have never looked back since. It never gets old because it feels like your lifes work to perfect the choreography. Once you get into the movements you are hooked and it will whip you into shape in a hurry if you eat right.

Big Bad Momma

JeSuisPrest

I am alternating, 30 Day shred, Yoga Meltdown and C25K.

Josee76

Insanity! It will kick your *kitten* and you don't need anything but yourself to do it!
P90x is good too but you need weights and pullup bar and stuff.

^^ This - if you have the equipment and you stick to it (do what you can!! - thats for both insanity and P90X) the results will impress you immensely! I am finishing week 13 (rest week) of P90X on Sunday.... the results are unbelievable!!

kyunda

i love turbo fire. I have been doing it for about 11 weeks. i have lost weight and inches. im going to do the chalean extream with it in jan as a hybrid then go into insanity.

ksmorck

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mscindy14

I need to get moving... Thanks for the tips

OURLADYPAULINE

Kinda depends on what you WANT out of your workouts?

If you want to LEAN out - you need alot Cardio based workouts.

If you want to muscle mass you need more weights in your workouts

But, it really comes with the mealplan you do - you can workout all you like, but it starts in the kitchen with clean eating etc.

I started out with Power90, P90X LEAN, P90X Classic & now I am doing P90X/Insanity Hybrid schedule, than it's off to P90X2

love, love this program - my Beachbody Coach is in the Core Synergistics in P90X2 video - she's awesome, check her out 'Barbie Decker'

mkwongh

I am really enjoying P90x and Rushfit. I used to do Insanity, but found it started to hurt my knees with all the jumping around.
Good Luck! :flowerforyou:

ninerbuff

Ok guys, here's the deal. I am exercising almost everyday but I really feel that a workout program at home will really keep me motivated and coming back day after day, in general I find it easier to stick to my goals when I have a schedule. So I plan to do so from the beginning of January, I just want to decide which program! My brother bought me Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis as a gift but I think I will leave this aside for later on.

I've heard and read about so many programs, P90x, Turbo Jam, Chalean Xtreme you name it. What is your favorite one and why?

I'd love to see different comments and experiences!

My question is why wait till January? Honestly I see it every year where people are gung ho about losing weight (in the Fitness industry it's known as the New Year's resolutioners) and start in January, but by 4 weeks out they are done.
Start now. Procrastination is the Assassination of Motivation.
As to programs, while there may be popular choices here and many may claim to that theirs is the "best", the best program is one that YOU will do and fits your current fitness standard. If the program is too hard, chances are you'll give up before you even start. Try building your own program or join a gym and check out classes offered or get a trainer.


A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
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Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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wickedcricket

30 DS is a great home workout. Jillian also has Shred it with weights. One of the best workouts you can do at home is running/jogging the stairs. Professional athletes train by running stairs- it works ALL your major muscle groups, tones your butt and it's a cardio workout. AND it's free!

have fun

BenderFitness

If you want to supplement whichever program you end up getting I share videos of my workouts on my blog: www.fitnessbender.com and I have a youtube channel: www.youtube.com/mdloughy

I workout at home exclusively. I don't have time to make it to a gym, but I don't believe that should limit my fitness.

You look AMAZING!! I'm checking your blog and channel out...

Thank you!!! I hope you find it helpful!

mynika

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