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    Too Cold To Get To The Gym! Best of Your Favorite Free Online Exercise Videos-30minutes or under

    Posts: 591 Member
    edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    It's too cold to go out to the gym! ;)
    Or I am too busy to leave the house. Can you recommend your favorite lively free exercise video---anything from Yoga to Zumba!

    Also, any videos that feature using body weight as primary to do at home exercise --such as squats, pushups etc --greatly appreciated

    Thanks!

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    • Posts: 47 Member
      U burn more calories in the cold... go to the gym:)
    • Posts: 908 Member
      Fitnessblender.com has a ton of short videos to use on a time crunch, all different styles.
    • Posts: 12,033 Member
      tinbru wrote: »
      U burn more calories in the cold... go to the gym:)

      I totally get it, who wants to go out in the cold, but remember it's nice and warm in the gym and even warmer once you start your workout.;) It's been freezing here for so long so I understand! Today is finally a beautiful day (40's)..using it for errand day and may or may not go to the gym later (might switch my workout over to Sunday).

      Just DO IT! :) Dress warm and get your butt out there and you'll have accomplished 2 awesome thing... pushing yourself and working out. :)

      If you really can't because of ice, car doesn't start etc. Try Youtube it's got anything and every thing you'll ever want in a workout. :)

      Either way, enjoy your workout!
    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      My gym is heated....
    • Posts: 2,757 Member
      Sorry but you'll get nowhere fast with a defeatist attitude. It might be too cold to walk to the gym if it's below 0, but it's not too cold to get there.
    • Posts: 4,248 Member
      You'll soon warm up in the gym! I love stepping outside when it's cold after a hard gym workout.
    • Posts: 93 Member
      I go to the gym whenever I can. The only thing that stops me is snow and ice. And unfortunately we have had plenty of both lately. I try to keep abreast of the forecast and adjust gym time if possible.
    • Posts: 11
      It's easy to make excuses to not go to the gym. But if it's too cold today, it may be too rainy, or too hot, or too ... whatever on another day. Just go ahead and go, you'll feel better afterward.
    • Posts: 18,771 Member
      A new low in excuses...
    • Posts: 3,262 Member
      DopeItUp wrote: »
      A new low in excuses...

      Not really since op is asking for alternatives.

      OP try
      Hasfit com
      Fitnessblender.com
    • Posts: 96 Member
      I have used fitness blender, I like them. If I'm remembering correctly you can put in how long you want to work out, intensity level, body part, or type of workout (yoga, kickboxing etc.) and they'll give you a list to pick from.
    • Posts: 1,888 Member
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avZr0oR6Wgo&list=PLMtkfQizS4g13FFgWM1DdOzJOFoeVXNRT

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_7AS5I4QOU

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ8Zdj0OPMI

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5nyrD4eM64

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8

      etc etc Go to YouTube. You'll find so much there.

      I didn't renew my gym membership. I have a rebounder, a mat and some small dumbbells. Together with my running and biking outside, I love being able to workout at home now. In bad or very cold weather, I combine a cardio/strength rebounder workout with circuit training from Jillian Michaels.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      I like jessicasmithtv on YouTube. I don't go to a gym to workout so I use her videos, the befit videos posted by someone else above and the treadmill in the winter. During warmer weather I will add biking and hiking.
    • Posts: 11 Member
      edited March 2015
      OP, I don't go to a gym and rely a lot on YT and cable to get my indoor workout and I ONLY do that in the summer ( anyone who doesn't like it oh, well) I rely alot on Youtube. For my age group (fifty plus) I use Jane Fonda's walking routines. They are great for getting you going without putting too much stress on your joints. But if she is too "old" for your age group, YT has a ton of other workout videos, you should find something there. Have fun, don't stress the small stuff and enjoy!
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      what does that mean?

      does that mean it's too cold to go to work too?
    • Posts: 16,947 Member
      I live somewhere where it truly is too cold sometimes (-30 windchill), so I get that you would like to stay inside. Good for you for looking for an alternative, and deciding to not let the weather stop you from exercising (don't let mother nature win that one!)

      BeFit channel on Youtube has a ton of free videos, doyogawithme.com has many yoga routines for difference styles of yoga. Plus the stuff mentioned above.

      Workout videos make me miserable, but if they motivate you to get up and move - go for it, it's better than not exercising.
    • Posts: 246 Member
      YouTube all the way! I like Jillian Michaels if I'm looking for a butt kicking and tiffany rothe if I'm looking for just a little soreness.

      Don't listen to these other people...you don't need equipment to get fit and don't go out if you don't feel like it. I work out only at home because it's where I'm comfortable. I can go all out without worrying how sweaty I am or how ridiculous I look in work out gear. Plus its my house....access to my water, my towels, my shower, and my furniture.
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      edited March 2015
      Was right around twenty this day. Using 'too cold' is genuinely a lame excuse to no leave leave your warm house.. . . ,drive in your warm car and go to your the warm I seriously cannot even.
      IMG_20150228_130247_zpsge2oiika.jpg
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      Ps. Mercer County Park. .. It's in New Jersey.
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      is your gym not heated OP?
    • Posts: 16,947 Member
      Jo, do you *ever* post in a thread without seeking attention with your photos?
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      JoRocka wrote: »
      show previous quotes
      Um. 'scuse me?? What

      Was right around twenty this day. Using 'too cold' is genuinely a lame excuse to no leave leave your warm house.. . . ,drive in your warm car and go to your the warm I seriously cannot even.
      IMG_20150228_130247_zpsge2oiika.jpg

      jo for the win!
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      ndj1979 wrote: »
      is your gym not heated OP?

      Even if it's not the simple solution is ' work harder'



      And I try not to. My narcissism won't allow mediocrity in posting.
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      here is my advice OP..

      put on gym clothes and jacket
      get in car and turn heat on
      drive to gym
      walk into gym
      workout

      problem solved
    • Posts: 6,890 Member
      maroonmango211 wrote: »
      Fitnessblender.com has a ton of short videos to use on a time crunch, all different styles.
      Yep - FitnessBlender.com - huge variety, over 400 free workouts. Check it out.
    • Posts: 12,950 Member
      No such thing as too cold to go to X. Including the gym.

      Put on a jacket and scarf.
    • Posts: 5,446 Member
      Zuzka Light

      https://www.youtube.com/user/ZuzkaLight
    • Posts: 3,262 Member
      I forgot about these, tried it couple of times now.
      http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

      Will try this one next
      http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/17/advanced-body-weight-workout-warning-this-will-kick-your-*kitten*/
    • Posts: 14
      FitnessBlender, Christine Salus, Blogilates, Kendall Nielsen (Shine Fitness), Get Your Fit on With Tara
    • Posts: 142 Member
      I like jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Its on YouTube. It's around 20min and mix of cardio and strength training with Dumbbells and body weight.
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