Cant get to the gym very often.. anything i can do at home?

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    buy a jump rope. 10 minutes of jumping rope is the equivalent of running an 8 minute mile.
  • danmargcu1
    danmargcu1 Posts: 1
    I have the same issue because I have kiddos and it's almost impossible! I got insanity from a friend and am going strong almost done with my 2nd week. You can do that all from home and it's a great workout. I lost two pounds the first week and I already feel better.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    If you can get/have room for an elliptical, they are great! Put a TV in front of it and before you know it, you've burned 400 calories after watching a show! Be careful though, the calorie counter really does overestimate calories burned on those machines. I also love walking and walk/jog to start if you are interested in starting running.
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    http://www.mymadmethods.com/
    http://www.marklauren.com/
    http://www.fitnessblender.com/
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/
  • unFATuated
    unFATuated Posts: 204 Member
    If you start lifting your not going to get HUGE and become an muscle women, its all about the weight you lift. Keep it small and get toned or go huge and get big.

    Sorry but no.
    You can lift heavy and you won't get "huge". To become bulky a woman needs to train and work very very hard to get that affect. Lifting heavy won't suddenly create huge muscles. Screw 20lbs dumbbells.

    YUP! So true. Most women won't bulk up unless they do huge amounts of weight training. Lifting heavy is great for women. However, it does need to be a program devised by someone who knows what they're doing. If you know what you're doing (form and technique, what muscles groups to do and for how long/often) then that's great, otherwise it might be worth seeking out a PT who is willing to write you a program and teach you how to lift like that as you can do damage to yourself if you aren't doing it correctly.

    On the OP's topic - there are a bazillion 'at home' workouts you can look up online. Look up HIIT or Tabata if you want some cardio stuff, and there is a bunch of body weight workouts too. Just make sure you do a good mix of cardio and strength.
  • Reepir
    Reepir Posts: 32 Member
    I think someone already posted for www.blogilates.com but this is her Beginners Calendar with links to the vids on Youtube. She does have more advanced calendars as well if you are needing more impact but this is great and you need nothing but yourself for it! Or maybe a yoga mat if you have hardwood floors.

    http://www.blogilates.com/calendar/beginners-calendar-for-popsters-just-starting-out
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    bump for sites to visit
  • breeezy1030
    breeezy1030 Posts: 42 Member
    I agree Leslie Sansome..I downloaded it for free (torrent), along with Insanity (working my way up to that!) Lets just keep it going and never give up...remember this is not a diet...its a new way to live, new habits that are actually good for us!

    Good Luck!!
  • Adrasteis
    Adrasteis Posts: 110 Member
    I prefer working out at home compared to the gym, I always feel so self conscious in them since I sweat so much when I'm working out. My workouts at home include a lot of Leslie Sansone (3 miles and up) 3-4 week, The Firm Boot Camp workouts twice a week, I alternate twice a week between pilates and yoga (both by Denise Austin) with additional strength training using 3lb. 5lb. and 8lb weights. Recently I've been doing the 500 calorie workout on Youtube by Gymra, amazing sculpting workouts that have me noticing a difference in my thighs and my arms.
  • Habiteer
    Habiteer Posts: 190 Member
    There are tons of things you can do at home. If you have an android phone, I am currently using the app called "7 Minute Workout" by mphan. I modify the exercises a little bit to suit my needs, for example, I don't do side planks (yet) since they are a bit difficult for me at the moment. I'm also thinking of switching out the ab crunches for something else, because I heard that ab crunches can eventually cause damage to your spine because of all the spine flexing.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Nike Training Club - free app full of awesome workouts. Great variety of workouts from 15-45 minutes long, easy to mix and match. http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/womens-training/apps/nike-training-club

    Run & walk outside.
  • coop52
    coop52 Posts: 27 Member
    Prancercise!- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-50GjySwew
  • Kristah1114
    Kristah1114 Posts: 1
    I agree. Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds DVD's are great. They are easy to follow and the workouts are mixed up so each one is a little different. I have a lot of her DVD's, but the one I love the most is The Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan. It's one of her newer ones from 2012. There is a different walk for each day of the week and you can customize it to fit your needs and time. :)

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