at home fitness or training to build strength?

[Anonymous]

Before kids, I was pretty active - athlete in college, as an adult running, classes, yoga....now less and less.
I get some cardio into my day, about 30 to 45 minutes walking my dog. Not fast but I'm moving.
I do no have a routine for strengthening.
Can people recommend at home strengthening regimens that are available online or for purchase on DVD. I'm thinking it has to be quick and easy.

I probably need something motivating to get to a basic level (or I would just do calisthenics!). Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Before kids, I was pretty active - athlete in college, as an adult running, classes, yoga....now less and less.
I get some cardio into my day, about 30 to 45 minutes walking my dog. Not fast but I'm moving.
I do no have a routine for strengthening.
Can people recommend at home strengthening regimens that are available online or for purchase on DVD. I'm thinking it has to be quick and easy.

I probably need something motivating to get to a basic level (or I would just do calisthenics!). Thanks!

Strength training is neither quick nor easy, unless you know what you're doing and you've got a good routine.

You can get into lifting kettlebells, but it has a steep learning curve and you'd need to get started with a good personal trainer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Before kids, I was pretty active - athlete in college, as an adult running, classes, yoga....now less and less.
I get some cardio into my day, about 30 to 45 minutes walking my dog. Not fast but I'm moving.
I do no have a routine for strengthening.
Can people recommend at home strengthening regimens that are available online or for purchase on DVD. I'm thinking it has to be quick and easy.

I probably need something motivating to get to a basic level (or I would just do calisthenics!). Thanks!

P90X. It really works if you follow the program and stick with it. Even just doing the strength training videos 3 days a week would yield results.

[Anonymous]

Jari Love has some great DVDs

[Anonymous]

Trainer best idea to jump start. Kinda costly - Join gym, time for gym, cost of trainer.... but it's your health.

[Anonymous]

I would do P30x, not the 90. I'd also try my favorite: look into a daily burn subscription. It has been awesome!!

[Anonymous]

I think the beach body programs are great and I have heard great things about Hammer And chisel. have not tried it but love the 21day fix extreme workouts.

[Anonymous]

Jillian Michaels Body Revolution or Ripped in 30.

[Anonymous]

I do yoga at home using YouTube videos (and now sometimes improvise) and my strength has built immensely. I've been doing a vinyasa flow daily practice for about 7 months, supplementing with a studio Power Yoga class once a week. Videos vary in length from 10-50 minutes. People have commented on my shoulder and arm muscles, and my legs and abs are noticeably more defined too.

[Anonymous]

Shaun t. Insanity, im30, t25 etc

[Anonymous]

TRX, kettlebell?

[Anonymous]

College athlete? What type? Did u have a good coach?

[Anonymous]

I just started Jillian Michael Shred it with Weights and love it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shaun t. Insanity, im30, t25 etc

You are not going to build strength doing these. Yes, you will increase your cardio capacity, but you won't get strong.

[Anonymous]

Saw ad for 10 min workout with the beach body guy. My husband did p90 and loved it, but seemed long each day. I think the beach guy has good reputation and 10 mins. Is completely reasonable . Goood luck!