I don't have a gym membership any longer (I miss the treadmill!), but have noticed that I take more walks/jogs/runs outside these days.
I do some exercises at home, and usually did when I had a gym membership, because I strongly dislike any ab (stomach) work. I have a giant exercise ball, and do many exercises on that for my "core" strength, and really like it! It's the only way I will do any exercising for my stomach, because I'm more concentrated on not falling off the ball then thinking about my stomach muscles burning. As you probably know, the exercise ball is great for butt, legs and other muscle groups, too!
I also do basic lunges, squats and push-ups...nothing beats these "traditional" exercises in my mind! Plus, they don't take too long to complete and are FREE!
Lastly, I was thinking about buying a "medicine ball"-- it's an exercise ball that is small (basketball size) and weighted. I really felt results in my love-handle area with a few exercises on the floor (at the gym) with the 5 pound exercise ball.
Ok...really last idea! A jump rope is a great cardio workout at home, and makes you feel like a kid again! It's cheap, easy and you can challenge yourself with different reps, etc.
Let us know what workouts you do at home! I haven't heard of ExerciseTV. One of my friends uses Fit TV...are those the same? Do you need satellite TV to get this?
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I don't have a gym membership any longer (I miss the treadmill!), but have noticed that I take more walks/jogs/runs outside these days.
I do some exercises at home, and usually did when I had a gym membership, because I strongly dislike any ab (stomach) work. I have a giant exercise ball, and do many exercises on that for my "core" strength, and really like it! It's the only way I will do any exercising for my stomach, because I'm more concentrated on not falling off the ball then thinking about my stomach muscles burning. As you probably know, the exercise ball is great for butt, legs and other muscle groups, too!
I also do basic lunges, squats and push-ups...nothing beats these "traditional" exercises in my mind! Plus, they don't take too long to complete and are FREE!
Lastly, I was thinking about buying a "medicine ball"-- it's an exercise ball that is small (basketball size) and weighted. I really felt results in my love-handle area with a few exercises on the floor (at the gym) with the 5 pound exercise ball.
Ok...really last idea! A jump rope is a great cardio workout at home, and makes you feel like a kid again! It's cheap, easy and you can challenge yourself with different reps, etc.
Let us know what workouts you do at home! I haven't heard of ExerciseTV. One of my friends uses Fit TV...are those the same? Do you need satellite TV to get this?
May 20, 2008 - 12:30pmThis Comment
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