What Creative way have you all come up with in Exercising, Exercising during Covid19 On A Budget lol

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  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    MsCzar wrote: »
    Dusted off my rebounder trampoline back on May 1st. At first, it was all I could do to lightly jog on it for 5-8 minutes. (2-3 upbeat pop songs) I built myself a randomized music playlist and by the beginning of June, I was up to 15 minutes. (about 4-5 pop songs) For me, counting songs was easier that counting time. Just one more song!

    Now - 6 months and 60 lbs. later - I jog on the rebounder daily for about a dozen songs - or 40-45 minutes daily. My leg muscles now feel like steel and my saddle bags are completely gone! Best of all, jogging on the rebounder feels completely effortless and burns tons of calories.

    OMG Congratulations love thats awesome,,, I am proud of you, I kind of do the same with im doing these aerobics if im not doing the full 52 minutes,, But man im trying to hit that inner thigh and the arms so this is positive. I even try to do that football run when i can
  • MikePfirrman
    MikePfirrman Posts: 3,307 Member
    Here's another good list. Even OrangeTheory is offering free classes online for people like yourself during the Pandemic.

    https://www.wafb.com/2020/03/23/free-online-fitness-classes-you-can-join-home/
  • TurquiseTurtle7
    TurquiseTurtle7 Posts: 16 Member
    To lose my Covid lbs, I dusted off an old workout DVD (Jillian Michaels) that had sat on my shelf for a decade. I do those workouts every day, working my way through all the levels. It was free, since I already owned the DVD. The only equipment I use are 3 lb and 5 lb weights (Walmart). Luckily, I already have a padded rug in the living room, which provides a soft(ish) surface.

    I haven't had much luck finding free Youtube videos I like, so right now I'm sticking with used or cheap workout DVDs.

    Eventually, I added in running around my neighborhood too. The cold weather has been hard on my motivation, because it looks so grey and uninviting outside that I don't want to go out. But once I do, I only feel the cold for 5-10 minutes. Then I start getting warm, and before I know it, I'm peeling off layers.
  • B_Plus_Effort
    B_Plus_Effort Posts: 311 Member
    edited November 2020
    like you and everyone else I gained weight during Covid and in California we had a double whammy because of the unhealthy air due to the forest fires, so we couldn't even go outside. What it came down to for me was trying on a pair of my favorite jeans as the temps dropped, and the end of stretchy shorts season, and the jeans which in February were loose and falling off, would not button up, I guess someone must have washed them in hot water too many times, ha ha that's when I realized it's 90% diet, remember the easiest calories to burn are the ones you don't put in your mouth in the first place. As far as exercise I went to my mom's house and borrowed her towel rack aka the stationary bike I got her years ago, and I and my daughter would spin on that inside the house for 30 to 60 minutes each day. Now I swim because our HOA Club facility allows access to the pool by appointment.
  • ONUnicorn
    ONUnicorn Posts: 45 Member
    If you have an Xbox download "Your Shape Fitness Evolved". They have several exercises at various intensity levels. Some are quite fun, some are challenging, and one Ican't move my arms for a week afterwards. They tell you approximately how many calories you've burned both real time and cumulative. It's not free, but it's something like $5.00, and worth it.
  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,497 Member
    edited November 2020
    muszyngr wrote: »
    like you and everyone else I gained weight during Covid and in California we had a double whammy because of the unhealthy air due to the forest fires, so we couldn't even go outside.

    To be honest, not everyone has gained weight during Corona. There have been many posts on this forum of people reporting weight loss due to increased time to cook, more mindful eating, more time to exercise, etc.

    Accept personal responsibility and move on. If one has gained weight during this and doesn't like it take steps (eat less and move more) to get rid of it.
  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    I gained the covid 19...too much baking, i got lazy

    Check out youtube. I've been liking team body project lately. They have some good workout videos and some programs that are great. I just joined their app because I was enjoying them so much but there's lots for free

    I wanted to tell You i Did 64 Minutes of Project Lately, and I really liked it , I was out of breath by 30 minutes so im going to try that 2-3 Times a week. Thank you so much for telling me about it
  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    TurquiseTurtle7 wrote: »
    To lose my Covid lbs, I dusted off an old workout DVD (Jillian Michaels) that had sat on my shelf for a decade. I do those workouts every day, working my way through all the levels. It was free, since I already owned the DVD. The only equipment I use are 3 lb and 5 lb weights (Walmart). Luckily, I already have a padded rug in the living room, which provides a soft(ish) surface.

    I haven't had much luck finding free Youtube videos I like, so right now I'm sticking with used or cheap workout DVDs.

    Eventually, I added in running around my neighborhood too. The cold weather has been hard on my motivation, because it looks so grey and uninviting outside that I don't want to go out. But once I do, I only feel the cold for 5-10 minutes. Then I start getting warm, and before I know it, I'm peeling off layers.

    Im so proud of you for doing so ,, I have turbo fire i think her name Chalene, but i didnt want to do it,,, The young lady above told me about Body Project on youtube which i tried today and i liked it, its like a HITT... LOl I bought 5lbs weights from walmart to ,,, I will try jogging when spring come back its to cold... thank you for sharing im happy you could get it off ,, I only lost 20 of the 30 so i have 10 plus 10 more since i want to be under 200 By December lol Hopeful thinking
  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    muszyngr wrote: »
    like you and everyone else I gained weight during Covid and in California we had a double whammy because of the unhealthy air due to the forest fires, so we couldn't even go outside. What it came down to for me was trying on a pair of my favorite jeans as the temps dropped, and the end of stretchy shorts season, and the jeans which in February were loose and falling off, would not button up, I guess someone must have washed them in hot water too many times, ha ha that's when I realized it's 90% diet, remember the easiest calories to burn are the ones you don't put in your mouth in the first place. As far as exercise I went to my mom's house and borrowed her towel rack aka the stationary bike I got her years ago, and I and my daughter would spin on that inside the house for 30 to 60 minutes each day. Now I swim because our HOA Club facility allows access to the pool by appointment.

    Aww i love your story and same all the clothes i had was from my 53 lb weight loss so when they all started to get snug i knew i was going the wrong directions, Im so glad you were able to put the Stationary bike to you used, But Hilarious what you said its used as. .. my husband just told me he wants a bike also ill have to find him one on finger hut i guess.. Keep going
  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    ONUnicorn wrote: »
    If you have an Xbox download "Your Shape Fitness Evolved". They have several exercises at various intensity levels. Some are quite fun, some are challenging, and one Ican't move my arms for a week afterwards. They tell you approximately how many calories you've burned both real time and cumulative. It's not free, but it's something like $5.00, and worth it.

    Well after our sons 25, 23,20,18 trading everything stop playing or just left the house i have a playstation 3 not being used and a playstation 4 not being used and guess what my husband wants the 5 told him you not even playing we getting a WII i used to do zumba with WII Thats may work,,,,, But what you mention sounds awesome
  • QueenDriventosuccess
    QueenDriventosuccess Posts: 116 Member
    Theoldguy1 wrote: »
    muszyngr wrote: »
    like you and everyone else I gained weight during Covid and in California we had a double whammy because of the unhealthy air due to the forest fires, so we couldn't even go outside.

    To be honest, not everyone has gained weight during Corona. There have been many posts on this forum of people reporting weight loss due to increased time to cook, more mindful eating, more time to exercise, etc.

    Accept personal responsibility and move on. If one has gained weight during this and doesn't like it take steps (eat less and move more) to get rid of it.


    I can appreciate your post. I was careless and let myself waver,, As much work as it took to get that off im working even holder,, So you are right and I shook it off,, and Got back on my grind. Im glad no one else Gained weight though,, I guess this post was more like okay how are you handling it since covid But thank you
  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,497 Member
    Nykeyacox wrote: »
    Theoldguy1 wrote: »
    muszyngr wrote: »
    like you and everyone else I gained weight during Covid and in California we had a double whammy because of the unhealthy air due to the forest fires, so we couldn't even go outside.

    To be honest, not everyone has gained weight during Corona. There have been many posts on this forum of people reporting weight loss due to increased time to cook, more mindful eating, more time to exercise, etc.

    Accept personal responsibility and move on. If one has gained weight during this and doesn't like it take steps (eat less and move more) to get rid of it.


    I can appreciate your post. I was careless and let myself waver,, As much work as it took to get that off im working even holder,, So you are right and I shook it off,, and Got back on my grind. Im glad no one else Gained weight though,, I guess this post was more like okay how are you handling it since covid But thank you

    Of course you were not alone in gaining. You're realizing that you let yourself waiver and you're working on it good for you and best of luck.

    I'm just personally not a fan of victim mentality.
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    edited November 2020
    I am also on a budget. I have been hiking my tush off and I put together a simple lifting program using bodyweight and dumbbells that I had. I will have to buy heavier dumbbells and adjust my program as I get stronger. I quit the gym (no COVID enforcement at my gym) with the money I’m saving bought an aerobics step online for $60. I do free YouTube classes. This was a lifesaver when the forest fires hit and I couldn’t go outside for 6 weeks. This will see me theough when it’s rainy or snowing. I also bought a used spin bike for $175 and took advantage of an offer from Studio Sweat on Demand for 6 months of unlimited spin and other classes for $60. I’m contemplating trying to find an inexpensive squat rack and exercise bench. In the last couple of months I got really lazy and have gained several pounds, so I’m back to eating at a deficit for a while.

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