At-Home Workouts

Pick up 10-minute workouts! I got mine from Target and there are a few different kinds. There are usually 3 different 10-min segments on each DVD. If you have time, you can do all of them for a great 30-40 min workout or just one segment for a 10-min. cardio blast. They are great, fun workouts and 10 min is better than nothing!

I bought a heavy bag and do boxing at home. I love it! It's a really good cardio workout and you don't have to do it for very long to get a great workout in. And, it's nice if you need to relieve some stress!

I highly reccomend Denise Austin's videos-body blast boot camp or maybe its just called boot camp, and shrink your female fat zones which uses weights and a ball. Both are great for getting a worthwhile fairly intense workout in just 20 min. I have 3 kids so the gym is NOT an option. I have done pilates before too which is also great.

I've been thinking about this, too, especially when my two boys are napping and I feel tied to the house. I think I might buy a jumprope and just take it in the backyard or driveway (looking ridiculous) and bring their baby monitors out with me. That way I get outside without leaving the home. I really don't want to use a workout video because I know I won't follow through. I really like to get away from the television anyway.

I know this may sound silly... but have you tried Wii fit? My husband and I just tried it this weekend and my hubby thought it was great. He is a personal trainer and always likes to have ideas to give to clients. I think we may invest in one as well.

Hi M.! Since you like to spend time with your child, it is hard to do workouts with them around (when I try my kids use me as a jungle gym. Anyway, I do like to do pilates for when I can but last summer I rediscovered the joys of biking, I have a child seat on the back of my bike for my older child that can't ride yet and I found a Trek bike trailer that I put my then 3 month old in in his car seat and rode around. I loved it, it gave me a great cardio workout and I didn't have to leave my kids!! I can't wait to get my bike out again!!

Hi M.!
Try kettlebells. You can find what you need at Target to get started. It's a wonderfully efficient workout, providing both cardio and strength in one vicious workout.

Other than a bell and a DVD (Sarah Lurie's), you'll need a yoga mat and your bare feet, and a little room to swing the bell around.

You will have to do this when your son is napping or sleeping, or when he is otherwise occupied by another family memeber

You can get in a great workout in 30 - 45 minutes, depending upon how long you want to go. You won't need anything over 45 minutes.

Let me know what you think.

S.

If you have Comcast cable in the free On Demand section the are great cardio & yoga workouts.
They change them up often & it helps you can pause for interruptions.

There are wonderful workout DVD's that you can purchase thru Collagevideo.com or check out at your local library. That's what I do 5 mornings per week before anyone wakes up.
Good Luck!

I borrow work out videos from the Library. It's nice because I don't get bored of the same videos. Also, having access to different videos offers a variety of muscle group work outs and/or cardio work outs.

If you have Comcast Digital TV check out their Exercise TV on demand. Step aerobics are always good and all of Jillian Michaels workouts combine cardio and weight training - try her DVD's.

my hubby and i started doing a quick cardio 3-4 times a week pick your cardio activity (running, bike, eliptical running in place even) then you will do 30 seconds are hard and fast as you can go followed by 4 mins of rest or slower pace repeat 4 times and you are done! i combined with our normal healthy eating and a strength train 3 times a week and i was down 8 lbs in 3 weeks.

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2008/12/get-fit-in-1...

If you have cable try FITtv...And get an exercise ball.

Hello - I purchased Bob's weight loss yoga dvd; from the biggest loser show. I love it and have seen results already. My husband even get envolved and does it with me.

Hi M.,
I have been using Turbo Jam Cardio Party which gives me the toning and cardio. I get bored of videos though and cannot wait to get back outside to walk and run. I like being outside because I can take my son with me :)
L.

I have the same issue - my 15 mo DD wants to "participate" with whatever I'm doing. Because of that, I've started doing things like squats in the living room while holding her. It provides a harder workout and she thinks its great. I carry her while I climb lots of stairs, etc. Try to be creative and work exercise into your daily activities. Good luck!

I suggest the FIRM workouts. Go to firmdirect.com or you can even find them on ebay. You will get a cardio workout with toning exercises in 45 - 60 min a day. They are the best. I have been doing them for over 20 years and nothing keeps me in as good a shape as the FIRM. I have a 5,3 and almost 5 month old and I still get the time in 4 days a week.