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Workouts: Something New

[ 3 ] 01/27/2012 |

Exercise - Make It A Habit!

I am having a devil of a time getting back into exercise. My main obstacles are time and exhaustion. And I’m also just kind of bewildered at where to start.

But I’ve got to start somewhere. Take a step. I’ve done this before…I went from unable to run a mile to completing a half marathon in less than one year.

I’m not sure what goals I have yet. I don’t know if I want to try for another half, or maybe a triathlon? Mostly, I just want to lose weight and be able to wear all the clothes hanging in my closet.

What I do know is that I’m in need of something NEW. Something interesting and fun, where I see results.

I’ve done yoga. I’ve done pilates. I’ve tried the personal trainer route. Running. Soccer. Shredding.

Yes, I’ve tried many workouts. And clearly I’m kind of ADD. I get bored and I get bored FAST.

Here’s what I’m looking at trying out:

- Crossfit. This looks very appealing – a ‘back to basics’ strength and conditioning program. I used to love conditioning class in high school – I love lifting free weights. Way more fun and result producing than machines. Everyone I know who has tried Crossfit is crazy in love with it…but it is EXPENSIVE. Bah. Still, it’s a contender.

- Zumba. No, I haven’t tried Zumba. I feel like I’m way behind the times on this one. It’s probably not even cool anymore. But still, I’m intrigued. I’m a terrible dancer, but whatever. I’d still shake my booty.

- Booty Barre. Another exercise video. Hold on though…a workout combining dance, ballet and pilates? Might be fun. I just worry that I’d accidentally kick one of my kids in our tiny living room while attempting this workout.

- P90X: Frankly, this scares me. Maybe I NEED to be scared. But lordy, everyone I know who has tried this workout system has had trouble walking or even lifting their arms to wash their hair in the shower.

So I have a few ideas. Anyone out there tried and loved/hated any of these?

What’s your favorite workout?

I need some ideas, stat. Hit me up in the comments!

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About heather: Thirty-three year old wife, mother, runner and wannabe renaissance woman striving to look and feel even BETTER than she did before babies. View author profile.

  • Angela Shaner

    I love CrossFit.  My hubby and I are lucky enough to go to our local High School gym to do it.  We have a coach that does it for Free Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays.  It’s been awesome and so fun to do together! I also Love Zumba, took a class a couple years ago but hadn’t done it for a while since then.  I found a couple You Tube videos and have been doing it every once in a while.  I also get bored and love to mix up my workouts with anything and everything :) Booty Barre sounds fun, I gotta try that one! P90X is hard core! If you don’t see yourself sticking to it, don’t do it! :) It will definitely bring results though if you stick with it!

    FitMamaWannaBe  

  • Lisa

    I’ve heard awesome things about Crossfit- go for it!

  • http://anotherstepandanother.blogspot.com/ Mary_phelan

    Have you ever tried a Tabata workout? If you Google “Tabata workouts” you will find some free on the web or YouTube. I haven’t done any of those but my trainer introduced me to this style of workout and I am hooked. Basically you do a series of 3 to 4 exercises for 30 seconds (or more or less.. my trainer uses 45-second intervals), each, with short rests in between. Then repeat the whole series 3 to 4 times. It can be quite an intense workout. There are even free Tabata timers online to make it easy to time your intervals. We just use the clock at the gym but I am also going to try using my GymBoss (gymboss.com). Good luck! I am sure you will find something that will give you a boost again!