Home workouts

I have done power 90 and P90x. Also an MMA conditioning workout called the Pit on My Combat Channel for Roku. I have a home gym now so I can do more traditional weight training and cardio, but I found the p90x very effective when I did it. Got my bodyfat down to 18% using the videos and an 1800 calorie diet. If you are new to exercise, you might want to try something a bit easier first, like the original power 90. Beachbody does a ton of different video programs with big followings.

I use power 90 and Dance Dance Revolution sometimes.

First of all, weight loss comes from creating a calorie deficit. Exercise can help you create the deficit, but no amount of exercise can make up for a terrible diet -- looking at it that way, it's easy to see that ANY workout can be used to lose weight.

It all comes down to what kind of workout you enjoy -- choosing a workout that you will keep doing is the single most important criteria.

I had a lot of success a few years ago by playing DDR for long periods of time. I really enjoyed the game, so going at it and working up a sweat was more recreation for me than a workout I had to force myself to do. Nowadays, it doesn't have the same allure so it doesn't really work for me.

If you like (or would like to try) HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), fitnessblender.com is a fantastic website with free, full-length workout videos for people of all fitness levels.

I've tried a number of dvd workout systems in the past - I'm not a huge fan of Jillian Michaels, but her 30 Day Shred program has a huge following in the MFP community.

I really like Chalene Johnson and her TurboJam / TurboFire series. She's a great trainer and I love her personality!

Recently I've been doing Insanity, but that's definitely not for everyone (it can be pretty hard on your joints).

Good luck finding the perfect workout for YOU! :flowerforyou:

I'm on week 3 of T25 created by Shaun T

me too!!!

I just started focus T25. try home videos

30 Day Shred- Free on YouTube and Biggest Loser on Xbox 360.

Ditto the Walk Away The Pounds vids. I used to own several of them as well. Now I do them on YouTube.

I do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - I cheat a bit because I have a very bad knee that just can't take the side and front lunges or full out jumping jacks...but I'm still in a sweaty heap on the floor after each workout.

On days where I need to be functional after a workout, I do a couple different things - strength training, riding my stationary bike, or looking up belly dancing instructional videos on YouTube. I also tend to put on dance music while I'm in the kitchen cooking and baking (I run a small bakery from my home), and often my kids join in when they wander in for a taste of what I'm making. It's a great way to sneak in the extra movement during my day without the "ugh, another workout" feeling.

Lastly, If equipment is an issue, I've found that you can substitute household items for weights (think soup cans for hand weights and laundry detergent jugs for kettlebells). There is a plethora of workout videos and instructional websites online...it's all about making your workouts a priority and letting go of excuses not to move...and trust me, I can make excuses with the best of them!

Feel free to PM/FR me if you'd like. Good luck!

Note on the knees:

I fell ya on the lunges, jillian loves the damn lunges.. I take 800mg of ibuprofen first thing on workout days and supplement 1000mg of fish oil daily.. seems to help mitigate knee inflammation and pain.

I have had great success with "Tae Bo Billy Blanks Advanced." It's available on youtube now. Lately I've also been going "Tae Bo Ripped Extreme." Also on youtube. Bob Harper inside out cardio is also quite challenging and really good. I sweat like crazy and see a difference in my shape withing 1-2 weeks... Kinda tough on the knees though so I only do that one once every couple of weeks. That last one I do on DVD.

Hope this helps!

I use a bunch of DVDs I have, as well as YouTube for channels like BeFit & Fitness Blender. Been using them for years, & love the workouts on there.
Occasionally play Dance Dance Revolution on 'rest days' just 'cause it's fun.