Streaming Fitness Videos -- Any Recommendations?

gazelleintraining
gazelleintraining Posts: 107
in Fitness and Exercise
As a writer, I spend my many hours camped out at my desk, which is very bad for health and fitness. To that end, I've started scheduling exercise breaks throughout the day by following along to exercise videos found online, and love the effect it's having not only on my health and energy levels, but also focus and clarity for my work. And while I love the ones I've found, I can always use more variety.

So far I use: GiladTV (https://www.giladondemand.com/giladtv/), Amazon Instant Video (http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Video/b/ref=sa_menu_aiv_vid0?ie=UTF8&node=2858778011), and Hulu.com.

Any other suggestions? I'm interested in all types of workouts from beginner to advanced, and from cardio to toning/strength training. I like to mix it up and try new things.

Thanks in advance!

[Edit: Also paid or free doesn't matter to me--just want to mix it up.]

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  • CreatingCourtastic
    CreatingCourtastic Posts: 5
    Have you checked out http://www.gaiamtv.com/

    It's $10/month, but has TONS of streaming workout videos..including Jillian Michaels workourts, the Firm workouts, tons of pilates and yoga, and walking. They offer a free 10 day trial and you can search the libraries. It's like netflix for fitness.

    I have a trial right now..and I haven't used it..but I have great intentions :)

    Also, that's a great idea about scheduling the workout breaks at your desk.
  • bfridey
    bfridey Posts: 25
    Is there any way you can download a class? i'd like to watch the Les mills classes for exercise at home / at work. Are these available anywhere?
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    There are a cudzillion on You Tube... and I am going to check out CreatingCourt's suggestion, but I love mybarre3 - it's $15 a month but they break out the routines in 10, 20,30,40 minutes sessions and they are always adding new ones. Several of the 10 minute ones are great for work breaks ...
  • Eafears
    Eafears Posts: 135 Member
    look up ZWow on Youtube! Awesome workouts and all about 15 mins long.
  • jgsparks89
    jgsparks89 Posts: 85 Member
    Look up Zuzka Light on Youtube! Amazing intense workouts with minimal equipment and they can all be completed in less than 30 min.
  • LuckyTerrier
    LuckyTerrier Posts: 73 Member
    You should look at FitnessBlender.com they have tons of great free video workouts.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    bump
  • gazelleintraining
    gazelleintraining Posts: 107
    Great--thanks, everybody. That gives me a lot of great directions to go in besides outward (lol). :) Looking forward to giving them a try.
  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
    Tara Stiles yoga on YouTube.
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    Bumping for awesome information. Thank you.
  • Danam48
    Danam48 Posts: 129 Member
    bump
  • kristarablue2
    kristarablue2 Posts: 386 Member
    good thread...bump
  • la_faerie
    la_faerie Posts: 53
    Omgomgomg, Blogilates 100%. Cassey Ho, the creator of POP Pilates, has a gazillion free videos on her youtube channel. She's awesome and effective and I totally dig her. She's training for a bikini comp right now!

    Her website is http://www.blogilates.com/ and you can get to all of her awesome shtuff from here.
  • JLjmckesson
    JLjmckesson Posts: 31 Member
    bump
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    agree with youtube.
    Some are of ppl doing the videos bought.. but its still a routine that can be followed.
    Great post BTW.
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/user/ZuzkaLight

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/599372-free-workout-videos-i-want-you-to-know-about
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Very awesome, core, and total body workouts, also on youtube, search Melissa Bender, & FREE - http://www.benderfitness.com/

    Another one I like is hasfit.com. Free and on youtube as well.
  • linnyc1981
    linnyc1981 Posts: 21 Member
    just what i needed for today, locked inside with 2 young kids
  • BigDaddy0825
    BigDaddy0825 Posts: 72
    bump
  • HausOfTina
    HausOfTina Posts: 92
    Awesome! Great links here
  • tz2187
    tz2187 Posts: 250 Member
    Bump
  • CreatingCourtastic
    CreatingCourtastic Posts: 5
    I love barre/pilates types of workouts, mybarre3 looks great. Thanks for sharing!
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    bump. Great ideas here to help mix up my workouts.
  • gazelleintraining
    gazelleintraining Posts: 107
    Have you checked out http://www.gaiamtv.com/

    It's $10/month, but has TONS of streaming workout videos..including Jillian Michaels workourts, the Firm workouts, tons of pilates and yoga, and walking. They offer a free 10 day trial and you can search the libraries. It's like netflix for fitness.

    I have a trial right now..and I haven't used it..but I have great intentions :)

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for this recommendation. I love it! I, too, signed up for the trial, and did my first workout last night. There is so much variety to choose from.

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