Workout Wednesday

Today, I did the second 20 minute workout on the Bollywood dance blast DVD. It was pretty fun! I'm still getting over a cold so I didn't have as much energy as I'd like.

Workout Wednesday

This morning I went out of my comfort zone and did the Bollywood Dance Blast DVD. I think this workout was a beginners workout to understand some of the moves they do. There were 2-20 minute fat blasting dance workouts. I did the first 20 minutes since Eli had a bit of a poopy situation. I know...excuse excuse. But, I did the first workout and it was really fun. It actually made me laugh!

It wasn't exactly like the Bollywood dances on the TV show, So you think you can dance. But, you still move to a story. There were shoulder and hip rolls as you wipe away your heavy burdens. My favorite was when we pretended to put on spiritual boots and carry a platter.You will jump, spin and shake.  Now, I really want to try the second part of the DVD. I guess you will have to try it out to see what I'm talking about. So, if you get a chance, head over to your library and check it out. It sure will bring a smile to your face.

Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to Kathy Smith's Lift Weights to Lose Weight 2 DVD. It was okay. There is a warm up to get your circulation going, lower body 1 and lower body 2, standing upper body routine, upper body floor routine and an abs routine. I didn't do the standing upper body routine but I did the rest. I guess I didn't connect to Kathy Smith.  Her instructions are clear but I was sort of bored. I give it a 2 for the difficulty scale. There was also a 20 minute stability ball workout which I didn't do either. Hopefully, next week will be funner.

Workout Wednesday

Today, I worked out to Crunch Belly, butt & thighs boot camp.

Sorry, I'm having problems posting a picture so you will need to check it out yourself.

This workout was 41 minutes long and didn't seem too hard. There were four different levels so if you can't do the third or fourth then you could stick to the first or second level. But, believe me, you can do it. It isn't too difficult. Sure, you will sweat but that is the joy of exercising.

Teri Ann Krefting was the instructor. She helped "target trouble spots with a two-tiered attack: fat burning cardio to slim you down and solid muscle conditioning to firm you up." It was fun but if you have small children, watch where you step. Eli was crawling all over the place so I had to watch where I was going. It was pretty fun. I did squats, kicks, push ups, sit ups and more. I felt pretty good once I finished so I recommend this workout. I give it a 3 out of 5.

No equipment necessary-just water and shoes.

Have fun!

There won't be a workout wednesday next week since I'll be in California. Yippee!

Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to Abs of Steel Sculpting and Toning. This was the perfect DVD if you have small children because there are six complete routines.

They are the following:

-Ab Conditioning-10 minutes

-Ab Isolating-10 minutes

-Ab Toning-5 minutes

-Ab Flowing-5 minutes

-Ab Pilates-5 minutes

-Ab Yoga-10 minutes

So, if your little one needs your attention, you could take a break between the routines. For instance, I had to change Eli's diaper, give him some snacks, grab some water, etc etc.

I really enjoyed these workouts and it wasn't too difficult. I give it a 3. There are variations to allow you to work at a moderate, intense or ultimate pace depending on your fitness level or how you feel from workout to workout. "Leisa Hart has starred in 14 buns of steel videos and has over 26 years of fitness experience as an instructor." So, she really knows what she is doing and it is fun. So, check it out and workout for 10, 20, 30 or even 40 minutes depending on your schedule.

Till next time...

Workout Wednesday

This morning I attempted Dance and be fit-abs burn dvd. It was interesting especially since Eli just wanted to climb on me when I was on the floor. That was pretty funny! He is getting very mobile. Anyway, the dvd consisted of 2 ab-slimming dance workouts. Each workout is 20 minutes long and there is also a five minute warm-up and cool down session.

Okay...my thoughts. There was a narrator/instructor that doesn't actually workout. Her only job was to instruct Kimberly Mullen who was a beautiful dancer. I definitely had my blinds down. I love watching So you think you can dance but I could never do what they do. I love how I was able to work out my abs through dancing (well, I don't know if you call what I was doing dancing). I tried! You move your hips a lot and it was a wonderful way to sculpt and strengthen your entire body. I'm not sure if I'll check it out again but it was fun. I give it a 2. Let me know if you checked it out! I would love to hear your comments. Till next time...



Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to Cheryl Burke's Disco Abs DVD. It sure was a lot of fun to move my hips. The DVD consisted of 5 workouts on 3 DVDs. Here is the breakdown:

1-Workout Disco Abs-Songs-Disco inferno, It's Raining Men, YMCA

2-Workout Abs-That's the way I like it!-Song-That's the way (I like it)

3-Workout I will Survive Cardio-Songs-I will survie, Ain't no stoppin us now, Shining Star

4-Workout The beginner Hustle-Songs-Dim all the lights, the hustle

5-Workout Boogie Buns & Thighs-Songs-Boogie Oogie Oogie, Boogie Wonderland

So, I decided to do #3 and #4 to make the exercise 42 minutes. Perfect timing!

So, I felt a little funny but I kept on dancing. I gave this DVD a 3 since I wasn' out of breath but it was sort of hard to get the moves right. I guess I'm not a dancer. Does anyone remember the hustle? I sure do! When I was a teenager I used to go to church dances. Once the hustle came on, I was out in front doing the dance. I also knew ALL of the words. They consisted of "Do it" and "Do the hustle" so it wasn't too hard to memorize. The only thing I didn't like was that the Hustle and I will survive songs were towards the end of the exercise. So, if you are looking for a fun and exciting DVD this would be the perfect one for you.

For FHE, Adrian and I did Bob Harper's Inside out method DVD. Yes, that is twice this week that I've worked out. I also walk to the library with Eli a couple of times a week. I guess since we are going on vacation pretty soon we are pretty motivated to get in shape. Plus, it is swim suit season. Yikes! I give Bob Harper's DVD a strong 5. It was pretty tough. It was harder than his other cardio DVD I did a couple of weeks ago. But, we finished the entire hour. We may have had a few extra breaks throughout the DVD but we did about 75% of it. There is also a 25 minute beginner workout to get you started. The two girls on the DVD are monsters so don't follow them. Go at your normal pace and finish. Good luck!

Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to The Firm total body time-crunch. It is led by instructor Rebekah Sturkie. She combines high-energy cardio moves with targeted body shaping exercises. It is a 45 minute workout but there is a 25 minute express workout if you are pressed for time.

Okay, so last week I worked out to Bob Harper's workout and maybe I wasn't completely honest. It was HARD! Apparently someone who secretly follows my blog told me that she wanted to kill me. So, I thought I should rate them on a scale from 1-5, 5 being the hardest. So, this dvd was about a 2/3. However, I felt lost sometimes since Rebekah goes pretty fast. But, if you are an avid cardio woman then you should have no problem. This workout doesn't even compare to the Bob Harper dvd which I will give a strong 5 on. So, if you do get this one, please let me know how it was and what you would rate it as. Till next time...

Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 DVD. It is 4 weeks of 4 incredible workouts to get you in insane shape. It also includes a 30 day diet plan. I haven't checked it out but I will. I did Week 1 and it was really fun. I hope I can renew it at the libarary so I can do week 2.

Jillian focused on arms, abs, and legs or in her words-3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. She gave a tip to exercise 5-6 times a week. Yikes! Well, I failed. I only work out once a week but at least I am working out. I also call climbing the stairs a billion times a day and carrying Eli a workout. I guess whatever works in your schedule is best. Has anyone found some awesome workout DVD's? I should do all of the Jane Fonda's 80's workout DVDS.  Till next time...

Workout Wednesday

This week I wanted to do the same DVD as I did last week. Of course I didn't make it through the entire DVD but I feel that I worked out well. I like The Firm. It is perfect and I can follow it. Till next time...

Workout Wednesday

Today, I worked out to The Firm pump pump n' jab. This was more of my style. I love cardio kickboxing and this DVD was exactly what I needed. I wasn't able to finish because Eli wanted my attention so I'm going to renew it and try it again. This DVD is 45 minutes long.

 "The Firm Master instructor Kelsie Daniels guides you as you kick-start your metabolism and break through your weight loss plateaus! Condition and tone from head to toe with basic, yet intense kickboxing combined with body sculpting, all set to a high-energy beat-get ready to sweat!"

Overall, I really enjoyed doing The Firm. I just needed more time and a quiet baby. So, I definitely recommend this one in case you are following along. Does anyone have a favorite workout DVD?

Workout Wednesday

This morning I worked out to Tight on time by Tamilee Webb. It was perfect because I really was "tight on time." My mom is coming, Eli and I are going to the library and of course Eli needs his naps. So...this dvd was appropriate. There are four ten minute workouts that you could choose from. They are arms and shoulders, total body rocks, super abs and total body tubing. I chose to do super abs and total body rocks.

Tamilee is a great instructor. She doesn't quite look like the picture above. They probably did a little bit of editing. Anyway, she made every second count towards toning my body. A clock is also displayed to let you know how much time is left. I don't know if that is a pro or con but I thought it was a great idea. The entire dvd is 48 minutes so if you can find time throughout your day, I suggest you rent or buy the video. It was fun and she is motivational.

Workout Wednesday

Today I worked out to Denise Austin's 3 week boot camp. It was definitely my style! I'll just need to remember to start working out when Adrian is gone. There were a few laughs from him. But, not to worry...it was a fun workout. There are two supercharged workouts and one ab workout. The two 20 minute workouts are cardio & strength intervals and athletic training. I didn't do the ab fat-blaster because I ran out of time. So, I'll try and do the workout again on Saturday.

Both workouts were easy to follow. I really like Denise Austin's style of teaching. She is clear, fun and motivating. They weren't incredibly difficult but I did have my water on hand just in case. It was definitely worth my time. So, go and check this one out at your local library. You won't be disappointed.