Indoor Winter Workout
28 Jan
We had a snow day today!
It actually didn’t snow all that much, but there was a wintry mix that coated everything and made quite a mess. Now, it’s just raining, so I’ll be back in the swing of things tomorrow!
My gym has a policy that if the school district where it’s located closes, then group exercise classes are canceled. Well, what do you know? That happened to be the case today! I usually take CX Worx on Mondays, and I had also planned to do a little cardio today.
No biggie! I got my workout in at home, without having to venture out in the sloppy weather.
Disclaimer: I’m (obviously) not a certified trainer, so the workout I created shouldn’t be considered as such. It worked for me – I was sweating and my muscles were shaking by the end.
I started with 20 minutes of cardio. I chose to do a dance workout from the fitnessglo website. I’ve been loving the different dance workouts that are available! I’m too shy/easily embarrassed to take Zumba or other dance-style classes, so these work out perfectly for me!
To do the strength portion of this workout, you’ll need a set of weights (whatever you’ve got or works best for you!) and a resistance band. I purchased my resistance band years ago at Target, so I don’t remember the exact cost. I do know that it wasn’t too expensive, though.
I modeled the strength moves off of different exercises I’m familiar with thanks to BodyPump and CX.
Here’s a look at some of the moves that might require a bit more explanation… (Sorry for the poor photos, but Chris wasn’t around to help me get quality pictures. These pictures actually make me laugh!)
Resistance Band Leg Lifts + Squats
Place the resistance band under your sneakers and twist in front. Holding the handles at your waist, lift your right leg and pulse diagonally back for 8 counts, then squat for 4 counts. Repeat on the left side, then repeat the whole thing 2 more times.
Resistance Band Rows
Put the resistance band handles around your sneakers. Grab the band about halfway down and pull straight back for 8 counts. Then, change your grip to underhand and pull back for an additional 8 counts. Repeat the whole thing 2 more times.
It’s only the end of January, so I’m sure this workout will come in handy throughout the winter on those days where I just can’t bring myself to leave the house!
How often do you workout at home? I usually prefer to workout at the gym, but if I’ve got a plan – like this! – working out at home is a great option, too!
Will have to try this workout soon! When I’m stuck inside I break out the wii fitness
Ohhh look at you getting creative with the workout! That sounds like a great workout. And I am going to have to look into those dance videos. I love Zumba but I don’t belong to a gym so that’s not so much of an option!
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I need to get me some resistance bands they look like they would be a great workout! Awesome job on working out at home I have an awful time getting motivated when I know the couch and tv are right there. Hope you enjoyed your snow day! (:
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I workout at home maybe once a week, if that? I like to do some yoga podcasts at home but I typically thrive off of the energy in classes.
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I hardly ever work out at home. I really like going to the gym because I stay there longer than I would working out at home.
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It’s about 50/50. It definitely depends on what I am doing that day.
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Great workout!! I’ll either take Roxy for a walk, or I’ll head to the gym & use their treadmills. I find it nice to get out of the house a little throughout the day
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i LOVE step classes at the gym (i’m an old-school girl what can i say lol) but i recently moved and there’s none around me! so i usually hit up the apt. complex gym, but i will throw in an at-home-dvd one or two days a week to spice things up
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That’s a totally bummer that classes are cancelled if school is. .. but I can understand why! I do group fitness classes at the YMCA (usually teaching!) otherwise, I run outside or on the treadmill at home.
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I’ll have to check out the fitnessglo website – I’m always too awkward/embarassed to take a zumba class too! But good for you for still getting a workout in even though the gym was closed. I find that it always kills my motivation when something like that happens!
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OOOOO that workout looks great!!! I’ll let you know when I try it
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I have started to try and create circuits to workout inside. The challenge has been finding a good balance between cardio and strength. I usually write up a circuit real quick and then get everything ready. Lately I have been trying to alternate cardio and strength. I watch my heart rate and add a few Burpees, jack jumping jacks or mountain climbers if I feel like I need to increase my heart rate. I am loving it so far. I haven’t been using bands though. I am excited to those to it.
The CX Worx class — by Les Mills — that my gym offers uses resistance bands for the majority of the class. I never realized how much you can use them for — they’re great and definitely worth the small investment.
Love this!!! I need to pick up a resistance band!
Just another excuse to go to Target!
I need to get a resistance band! I have been doing the Jillian Michaels ’30 Day Shred’ video while I nanny. The little girl will even do the cardio portions with me
Sometimes you just have to take your workout indoors, at home!
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