Please recommend your exercise DVD

sistrkate

I have got to do something, and joining a gym is not in the cards.  I'm also not really up for walking much in this hot summer weather, so I'm hoping a workout DVD will help me feel better both physically and mentally.  I'm pretty out of shape, too -- I haven't exercised regularly in a couple of years, so I need something that won't kill me on the first go around.

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If you have Time Warner Digital Cable there are a ton of free workouts on demand.  I have done several that I like.  And the best part is you can try them out anytime for free.  

hav2run

Try Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred on TWC.  Then go buy the DVD.  I love the workout, but I sometimes have to mute her voice because I want to kill her and her condescending tone.  It is a great workout...think kick your .ass, but I am seeing it getting easier over time.  You feel great afterward.  My only other suggestion is Couch to 5K.  If my arse can do it, you can too!  Nothing is better than a good run on a warm summer night.  Get the hubby to watch the kids and get some alone time running in the neighborhood.  I always feel great after (except for last night when I had a bad run).  It can be done.  Go Katie!

sistrkate

I guess I should mention that we do not have Time Warner cable (or any cable).  We have satellite, Dish Network to be precise.  But please keep the suggestions coming!

hav2run

Target sells the DVD.  You can go at what feels good for you, and they always show an easier version of every exercise.  I did those for awhile, but now I feel good enough to do the harder version.  I like 30 Day Shred for a starter vid.  C25K info is all online.  HERE  Good luck! 

AgathiP04

Okay don't think I'm crazy, but I love Leslie Sansone walking away the pounds dvds.  I think they are great to get you back into working out.  Before I started the 30 day shred, I made sure I had done leslie dvd's for a few months and the shred was much easier.  I"ve been using Leslie's dvd's since I was 21   I love them!  They are anywhere from 20 mins (1 mi) to 45 mins (3 mi). 

adamsbabble

I'm with Alison that walking is a great way to get back into working out.  It gets your heart going, and builds up your endurance.  I've been feeling so crappy for about 7 weeks now, but I'm starting to feel better and walking is the first workout routine I plan to get back into, hopefully in the next week or so.  I also love Jillian Michael's DVDs.  I've done the shred on On Demand (cable) and also have some of her DVDs that I've picked up at Target and Kroger.  Actually the last one I bought at Kroger was half off for like $4.

jerseygirl81

Katie, the pre-cursor to P90X is called Power90. It's a 2-disc set, I can make you a copy of it if you're interested. It's NOTHING like P90X, pretty tame actually, probably more on the order of the 30 Day Shred but less annoying. My aunt and uncle (who have zero track record of exercising) are doing it now.

The website obviously sensationalizes it, but here it is - https://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/power90.do

I'm burning a copy for my sister this week, so let me know if you want one, too.

mrs.george2be04

AgathiP04:

Okay don't think I'm crazy, but I love Leslie Sansone walking away the pounds dvds.  I think they are great to get you back into working out.  Before I started the 30 day shred, I made sure I had done leslie dvd's for a few months and the shred was much easier.  I"ve been using Leslie's dvd's since I was 21   I love them!  They are anywhere from 20 mins (1 mi) to 45 mins (3 mi). 

I'd start with the walking dvds.  I've heard good things about them.  A friend of mine has lost quite a bit of weight doing them.  I would NOT recommend starting C25K right now, especially if you've never ran/haven't ran in forever.  I went for a run last night and the heat nearly killed me--and that was at 7pm.  If it would have been about 20 degrees cooler I could have run much longer (although I did finish what I was suppose to do).  I also hate the Shred.  Jillian is super annoying, and instead of feeling energized after her workouts I feel like I'm going to die.  Good luck!!

Moesten

I agree that the walking videos are probably the best bet if you've not exercised in a long, long time. She has some that are more than walking and incorporate intervals of kickboxing and/or jogging as well as hand weights to make them a little more challenging than just walking. I am able to do these all while pregnant so I think it would be a good, gentle way to ease yourself back into working out regularly. I doubt you want to start off with something that is going to kick your ass.

Also, The Firm series has some good strength training videos to help you incorporate some cardio and strength training at the same time. The total body time crunch work out comes to mind.

Lastly, The Biggest Loser DVDs (I have two - one for strength training, one for cardio) both have three levels of intensity for you to work up to. So you start off with something manageable for a few weeks and move up as your body requires more challenge.