The Reel Review: Press Play and Burn
I’ve put together this “Reel Review” to give you some options on those days that you plan on going to the gym, but don’t actually make it there!! It’s always good to have a back-up plan to make sure you get your workouts in, even on your busiest days. These DVD's also come in really handy if you’re traveling and don’t have access to a gym. If you’re looking for some great at-home workouts to supplement your gym routine, or simply prefer to workout at home, these are a few of my favorites:
P90x
Tony Horton's dvd’s are challenging, and even if you don’t want to commit to the p-90 program, I find they are a great way to supplement any exercise routine. My favorite by far is the ab-ripper x dvd. I use at least 4 times a week. It is a 16 minute intense ab workout that consists of 25 reps of a number of awesome ab exercises. To make the routine even more challenging you can add a pair of light ankle weights and you will really feel the burn. I also really like the back and biceps exercise routine Horton put together for his p90 program…lots of pull ups and a variety of bicep exercises…that really hit the mark.
Leandro Carvalho’s Brazil Butt Lift Master Series
Leandro Carvalho’s Brazil Butt Lift is another one of my favorite dvd collections and it really targets the glutes.The higher and tighter, Ipanema Booty and Bikini Body dvd’s are all roughly 35-40 minutes long and all you need for the workouts is a set of ankle weights (5 pounds each), a set of dumbbells (15 pounds each) and a stability ball. I often use the dvd’s to change it up and replace one of my glute workouts with it, at least once a week.
Jennifer Nicole Lee Fusion
I recommend this dvd collection if you’re looking to get cardio and resistance in a short high-intensity workout. JNL is energetic and targets the entire body with her interval routines. These workouts are about 25 minutes each. If you’re tight on time and are looking for a program that has a little of everything, this would likely work for you.
My advice: If you already have an exercise regimen you like use these dvd’s to switch it up. If you’re looking to get motivated and aren’t quite ready for the gym, then use them to get started! It’s so easy to get caught in a fitness rut. Even when we are structured enough to make exercise part of our daily lives, we often fall into a routine…doing the same thing day after day. The result: your body gets comfortable and stops responding…sometimes, it needs a jolt to get going again.
Keep in mind that you don’t always have to go to the gym to get a good workout. I have been working out in my garage for years. It saves me a lot of time!
I am not recommending that you cancel your gym membership, but I am suggesting that you try something new every now and then.
Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, you may actually like it!
Don’t forget to post questions/comments. I look forward to hearing from you..
Christine
