in need of a work out change!

jhebert87
jhebert87 Posts: 75
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys I've hit that workout rut again and just in time for summer too! Anyone have any good ideas on different workouts I can do to switch up my routine?

Thanks!

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I'd need to know what you do now in order to suggest something different.

    Find a good strength training routine to do 2-3 times a week and a cardio class you like.
  • jhebert87
    jhebert87 Posts: 75
    I've been running and I belly dance but I feel like I need something else
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Goals? Interests?

    There's only a zillion things you could do...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    i would recommend compound lifts - deadlifts, squats, over head press, chin ups/pull ups, bench press , etc - and then build a program around these moves where you are hitting legs/arms/back/shoulders three times a week ..and mix in your cardio/belly dancing...

    Oh - and do you do private belly dancing? LOL sorry could not resist...
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Definitely add in some strength training. Perhaps try a spinning class or a different type of dance class. Change up your running route, find some new scenery.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    You've got cardio covered ..... find some kind of resistance training you enjoy

    collagevideo.com has video clips & reveiws of hundreds of workout DVDs ..... the reviews will tell you what equipment is required. If you are not sure where to start .... check your local library for DVDs .... this will allow you to test drive workouts

    My favorite instructors (at the moment) .... Kelly Coffey Meyer, Ellen Barrett, and Chris Freytag

    Kelly has a series 30 Minutes to Fitness .... weights, body weight-strength training, kickboxing, bootcamp.... lots of different kinds

    Ellen Barrett is typically a "fusion" type style .... combines pilates, dance & yoga. Appears easy when you're doing it ... but I feel it the next day
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    I have a DVD I really like that has 15min interval blocks broken down by body "region" ie arms, legs, core, total body. I use it a few times/week.

    This is the one I use: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Sculpt-and-Burn-DVD-Kit/21811912

    You definately get a workout - I am exhausted after every workout with this.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Some form of Strength training, Conditioning, and Mobility
  • jhebert87
    jhebert87 Posts: 75
    Thanks guys great suggestions!

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