A few months ago I decided to cancel my gym membership. Since I barely went to the gym, I figured I could take the $70 a month that I was spending and invest it in home fitness equipment instead. Then I would have access to a 24-hour fitness center right in my own basement.At first I found it a little overwhelming to complete my exercise routine without the help of the personal trainers I used to consult with at the gym. However, as I collected more of my own home fitness equipment I realized it is as easy to work out at home as it is to use the fitness equipment available at the gym.
Working out at home allows me to fit in exercise whenever it's convenient. I can pedal on my stationary bike while reading a book or climb on the stepper while watching TV. If my workout starts feeling a bit stale, I like to spice it up with fitness training DVDs, like pilates. Now I don't have any excuses for missing a daily workout and I am losing weight.
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I love Wii-Fit. The balance board is great and I use it to practive
yoga and am learning golf. It is great exercise and I will not mind
have my kids playing with this. It is better to go outside and get a
work out but on a rainy day I would prefer my kids to play with this
than Grand Theft Auto.
As a mother of 3 I try t get a work out in whenever I can. Going to
the gym every day is not an option for me...and I agree way to
expensive. So much more convenient to work out at home
I use a precor rower for arms (http://www.precor.com) and LOVE, LOVE
my smartsole insoles. You just slip those insoles in your flat shoes
and it tonse muscles and increases cirulation. You burn more
calories while doing the same things...cool beans!
http://www.smartsole.com
I also found a coupon code for the smartsoles. It is SMART15 and it
give you a 15% discount
By Jamie on Jul 15th 2008 at 8:11PM
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What works for me is a great core workout using the exercise balls. I do much less abdominal exercises and more core and my stomach is as flat as ever.
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By Jason on Jul 16th 2008 at 7:24PM
I am a coach for a company that does at home workouts. There are a variety of workouts and intensities. You can choose from the dancy hip hop kind to get your butt in the greatest shape of your life kind. All of them work if you Decide and Commit You will succede! Come see more at: http://www.teambeachbody.com/highbay
By Liz Tompkins on Aug 2nd 2008 at 2:10PM
With gas prices what they are, dropping expensive gyms is a great idea... their only real advantage is being able to socialize.
But, why stop there, if you want to save even more money and get a fantastic workout then the only thing you need to buy is a nice pair of running shoes.
A short run, couple of sets of crunches, and push-ups will have you feeling and looking better than ever before in your life.
I did just that, at 50 I stopped going to a gym, and started running. At first, running around the block made me feel like I was going to cough up a lung... today, at age 55 I am preparing for my 5th marathon. And trust me, this is one of those, If I can do it, you can do it... so Just Do It!
By gary on Aug 2nd 2008 at 2:52PM
I have to agree Jason that there's nothing like Zylene to lose eight with and to take before a great workout. http://worldsgreatestsupplement.com/ is where I order mine and have never been in better shape in my life and I'm almost 50.
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By PhitandTrim on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:09PM
A Rebounder or "mini-trampoline" should be on this list of home equipment. Needak makes good quality rebounders that fold.
By Rt on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:09PM
Hey Jamie. I got smartsoles about a year ago and LOVE them. They are super comfortable and as I walk for exercise, they give me a little more zip in may walk and I walk longer. My legs have definitely toned up. Now if I can just elliminate my evening dish of ice cream habit I would be ahead!
By Tessa on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:13PM
Two good at home cardio exercisers that also build and firm your legs and hips are:
1. the Urban Rebounder,
www.urbanrebounder.com ,
the mini-tramploine which is much less expensive, under $200, than most of the listed at home cardio exercisers; gets excellent results due to the jumping motion, and gets good ratings from users.
2. Another is the Nordic Track cross country skiing simulation exerciser.
I've found I need ChoPat knee straps to protect my knees and have had to cut way back on how much I use it each week now that I'm over 60 to protect my hip joints; but it produces better cardiovascular fitness faster than most other exercisers.
With many of these exercisers, your thigh muscles give out before you get to the upper level of your heart's workout tolerance. This is NOT a problem with the Nordic Track.
By Coach Dave on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:21PM
I am a personal trainer and against any kind of mgic pills. I am all for keeping it easy and simple. You can buy weights and a mat at sears and do a nice waork out at home as well. I buy all my work out stuff at Sears and my work out clothing at Target. I shop through an online shopping mall that tells the unpublished promo codes and gives you cash back (up to 45%) at about 300 stores. (including Target, Old Navy, Sephora, The Gap, Best Buy) The site is http://www.fatcrumbs.com I think it is also very important to have on great musicc when you work out to rev you up. I love listening to cheesy disco!
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By Ken Germano on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:40PM
I love my Wii.. I bought the Wii-fitness bundle at Buy.com and it is fantastic. I am a mother of 4 and going to the gym is out of hte question. My kids love the Wii too. I bought mine through fatcrumbs also and got back cash and used a promo code. http://www.fatcrumbs.com This site gives you back cash at 100's of top sites and when you recommend others you get back cash as well.
By Ella on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:49PM
Visit me and I'll help you. I don't like the gym at all.
http://www.love2befit.blogspot.com
By MF on Aug 2nd 2008 at 3:59PM
Yes, with gas prices so high, I had to make my own equipment. It was easy & I made it from a rock solid
oak beer pallet. All I had to buy was 2- 4 by 4s and two
lengths of 1 by 6 pine.And it works better than the gym. Why ? People at the gym are not rocket scientists, I am. Anyone could build it, all you need is the plans. It does abs, quads, biceps-triceps, pectorals, everything.
Email me for more info if you like...alfredschrader @ aol.com
By Al Schrader on Aug 2nd 2008 at 4:16PM
get a bowflex. I really did lose 20 lbs in 6 weeks and I have managed to keep it off even after resuming my regular eating habits. plus my arms and butt are looking good. back in place with no jiggles.
By gen on Aug 2nd 2008 at 5:01PM
I use Diet for Life. It is awesome. Check it out at www.dietforlife.com
By Tracey on Aug 2nd 2008 at 5:29PM
I am a personal trainer. While I make a living training clients at the gym if the only outlet you have for fitness is in your home....please do it for your health.
If you are motivated...kudos to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Denise on Aug 2nd 2008 at 5:57PM
i think home gyms r stupid i would rather go to a gym because thats why im going but if their at home id rather watch tv
By danny on Aug 2nd 2008 at 6:03PM
www.crossfit.com
'nuff said
By layersbakery on Aug 2nd 2008 at 7:07PM
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workout update
By ralph on Aug 2nd 2008 at 7:14PM