Training Tuesday: Working out at home #fitfluential #sweatpink
I’ve been going strong with my workouts lately. My lunchtime workouts have worked out, and I haven’t been ditching them for eating out. There are days (like today) that I won’t have a lunch hour to work out and I can’t workout after work – unless I wait until 8:30 or 9:00 at night. By then I just want to go to bed.
So I’m waking up super early (5:15 a.m.) to workout at home.
I realized recently that Jillian Michaels is my go-to home workout. I can’t stick with her workouts full-time (I’d get bored, or I don’t have the time/energy to exercise twice a day), but I can always look to her for a 30-minute or even an hour-long workout.
My favorite Jillian workouts:
30-Day Shred – I can always, always turn to this DVD for a good, 25-minute workout. I generally do level 2 or 3.
No More Trouble Zones – This is a longer workout. Great for my weekends, if I can’t get outside and run. It’s about 50 minutes or closer to an hour.
One-week Shred – There is a strength workout and a cardio workout. The cardio is great if I can’t get it in any other way.
Killer Abs – I may do this one following a day of intense cardio or strength. It’s not too strenuous, but I still feel something after I exercise.
My advice if you don’t belong to a gym (or have access to one) and you can’t get outside:
1. Make the time to exercise. Figure out what works best with your schedule.
2. Invest in some lighter weights.
3. Try a workout video. You can even stream some of these for free through Amazon Prime. (Netflix and Hulu may have similar videos. I haven’t checked their selections out recently.)
4. Switch the workouts up.
5. Take a rest day.
I don’t always want to take a rest day. I feel lazy when I do, but I’ve come to realize that my body needs a day off. I may do a little bit of walking, but otherwise I really try to not run, lift weights or do much in the form of exercise.
And I’m fortunate that I have access to our fitness center. I’m working with a personal trainer this semester, and I’m really learning how to use many of the machines that I hated before, and I have a list of at-home exercises to do, should I miss a session with the trainer. When time doesn’t allow, though, I love that I’m still motivated to work out with the help of a workout video. (Even if that does sound a little 1990s.)
Do you have any favorite at-home workouts you recommend?
(ps. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. See my full disclosure for more info.)
I am a big fan of Jillian too. I like the ketteball one too… You can do it with weights if you don’t have a kettleball.
Bob Harper is tough too.
i’ve got some HILLS in my ‘hood, so i’ll go for some hill repeats or even a good walk.
I actually don’t like working out at home. I can never find the motivation I need without other people.
I WISH I had tips to share. That would mean I was actually working out. =(
Thanks for sharing! In the winter, I get so un-motivated so I’m gonna start working out in my dorm room!
I like to work out at home instead of at the gym! I can vary my workouts and I don’t feel like anyone is judging me.
The kiddo and I have been doing toga at home. Other than that, I need more motivation to do the work than at home. There’s too many opportunities for me to stop working, take a break, or the kids or hubby need something and I never fet back to finishing a work out.
Jillian Michaels kicks my butt! I never get past level 1! Good job for you.
I love my fitbit and treadmill. I try to get my steps in early so that I don’t run out of time before I reach my goal for the day. I definitely need to get some weights though! Thanks for the tips!
Working out at home is super inspiring to me. It’s the only way I can succeed in working out.
I used to use the same workout VHS tape every morning for years. It’s so outdated now! Jillian Michaels’ videos are probably so much better!
I loved reading this. Gave me inspiration to actually get off my bum and get busy working out tomorrow! !
I do a few at home work outs. They are on YouTube. Until I really commit I won’t buy any yet but the ones I do are really great. Jillian is super hard core her stuff rocks
I like to use my Wii Fit to exercise. It had so many great games that make working out fun. I love doing the Yoga.
I need to pull out the old Jillian Michaels. Her DVDs always killed me!
I love when I have time to use my elliptical. And I love Cathe Friedrich.
Jillian Michaels and I have a love hate relationship with each other. I did her workout today. I like to mix it up too. I felt like she was trying to kill me but she always gives me the workout I need.
Jillian Michaels workout videos are fun even when I am wondering if I can make it all the way through to the cooling down phase. I wish you success with your workout program.
I think working out at home is much better than going to they gym I feel much better at home.
I have 8 minute abs that I do sometimes, but I could never wake up that early!! I need my sleep…
I’m thinking of mixing up my routine. I might add a video workout just to keep it fun.
I have quite a few DVDs , work out accessories and a treadmill. We recently installed a heavy bag so I could start boxing again. Problem now is motivation. It’s hard to workout when you are always in so much pain.
I love Jillian Michaels and her DVDs. They’re super quick and I feel like I am making progress while using them.
I need to do some more of that! These look like great motivators
For me to workout I am a walking kind of gal most of the time. On the other days I have been using the Xbox Kinect with Zumba. My teen and I do it about once a week together.
I am starting a new healthy journey with a group of co-workers. Making the change with friends I think is easier.
Great suggestions- I’m in the middle of a 30-day plank challenge at home!
I have a pilates reformer chair at home that I used to work out with every day (including a great video). I need to get back to it!
Wished I was disciplined to work out at home. My yoga twice a week is what I do.
I do yoga and walking when I can
I am the worst about working out at home. i JUST CAN’T.. But I’m actually going to give it another go.
Great tips, there is so many times I want to work out and then something gets in the way! I love the videos.