HadToDoIt40 34 Posted July 10, 2012 Not quite ready for the gym... I have been walking, exercising in the pool and using my treadmill but now I am looking for something else. I am BORED! What low -med intensity videos do you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dar1983 751 Posted July 10, 2012 You're a few months ahead of me, but I already plan to purchase an elliptical bike. It's sort of a cross between an exercise bike and an elliptical machine. You work your legs, and get a great cardio workout. have you tried adding weights to your exercise regime? Regular hand weights while on the treadmill will intensify your workout. Perhaps a zumba video, or some other cardio workout video can add both fun and results to your routine. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted July 10, 2012 paranayama yoga - the first best step to yoga, in my opinion...it is the "breathing" yoga...do light steps, or get the book "Yoga for Wimps". Take a balloon and keep it off the ground by swatting it. Take a "body stroke" bath - you start at your head and using a body bar go from your neck to yyour knees or feet in one long AMAZINGLY FEEL GOOD stroke, and do it again - repeat till you feel like spaghetti or the Water gets cold... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted July 10, 2012 PS - keep a notebook of "thinks that might be fun" and add everything you think of, anytime you think of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnySmurf 3 Posted July 10, 2012 Wii Cardio Boxing....intensity is completely up to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azquilter92 82 Posted July 10, 2012 Not quite ready for the gym... I have been walking' date=' exercising in the pool and using my treadmill but now I am looking for something else. I am BORED! What low -med intensity videos do you use?[/quote'] Sweating to the oldies with Richard Simmons works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmp817 7 Posted July 10, 2012 There is a great Nike app called Nike training Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 316 Posted July 10, 2012 I like the 10-minute video series. I bought a balance ball, and I really like working out with that. It is easier for me to do sit ups and push ups using a balance ball. These are exercises I really struggle with without a balance ball. I use small hand weights in 3 and 5 pounds. An elastic band is another great (and cheap) at-home exercise item. I started with Wii exercise games like Wii Fit and the dance games. There is also that one that does a 30-day challenge, but I can't think of the name. Wii Active? I think that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadToDoIt40 34 Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions. Gonna try yoga and the WII fit and see if that will help break up the monotony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isabel'sGma 18 Posted July 12, 2012 I absolutely love Leslie Sansone walk away the pounds videos. My absolute favorite is her newest "5 Really Big Miles". It is structured where you can do any of them individually or all at once. She is motivating and very inspirational. The video came from Walmart for $10.77 and included a stretchie band that you use for toning in two of the 5 miles. It is FANTASTIC. Sometimes I do all 5 other times, like last night when I had done other stuff, i only did 4 of the miles. The night before my daughter and I just did 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15Kgold 22 Posted July 13, 2012 Wii sports wii fit and dance revolution are fun and give you a variety to prevent boredom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwindham 57 Posted July 13, 2012 Love my wii fit!!! Even tho im down 52 lbs, still not ready for the gym and the (perhaps imagined) looks I would get at the gym. I live in a very small town and there is only one gym, and so anyone who works out goes to that gym. Ill do my exercise in private! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
