Simple Workout Inspirations

I was blessed in a HUGE way when I was sick, with the gift of a year-long gym membership.  It has been so awesome, and when someone else is paying for your monthly gym fee, well…talk about motivation!  I HAVE to get my bum to the gym.

I recognize not everyone is able to do this, so I wanted to share some things I do around here on days I am not able to make it to the gym, hoping it may bring inspiration to anyone who needs it.

1. An area to work out in that works for you.  I found that my cold basement, even though it has a large tv & carpet, was not the place I wanted to be.  I wanted a bit more ‘zen’ feeling for yoga, and my bedroom has worked much better for me.  I keep my mat, a set of 5 lb dumbbells, and workout DVD’s in my room.  You can’t see it in the pics, but I have a TV/DVD player in our room.  Works for me!

{that brown mat is a yoga mat, I just roll it up when finished and lean it in the corner of my room. The DVD is Jillian Micheals}

2. Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred–I kept seeing this DVD talked about all over the web, so when a few of my real life friends recommended it, I had to check it out.  This DVD is GREAT!  Jillian gets it done and works you hard, using simple, sometimes old-school (jumping jacks) but effective technique.

Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred

3. Good music always inspires.  Find what you love.  Here is a link to Fitness Magazines Best Workout Playlists.  They give you lists of music depending what type of workout you are doing.

4. Keep it simple.  Do what you can.  Something is better than nothing.  Starting on one body part may inspire you to continue on to the rest!

This leg workout would take minutes a day. How about some calf raises while doing the dishes, or while in the shower!

7. Got a “pouch?” 3 sets of these held as long as you can, works the lower abdominal.

8. Nature, the most inspiring.  A simple walk outdoors, while paying attention to the sights and sounds that nature brings, inspires me in more ways than I can count!

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Tell me what is working for you?  Did any of the above tips inspire you?
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