Honestly, I use to enjoy working out pre-Emersyn. I always feel better when I am working out and in a routine. I have never been a gym person though- I really don't like all the people. I have always just done videos in my basement. Even during pregnancy I got my workouts in- less often but regularly. I used the Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Project (a series of videos for each month).
Then came Emersyn... and my workout routine pretty much came to a screeching halt! Not only was there not time for workouts but I lacked the energy or desire. Luckily Eme was a spring baby, so I got out and walked everyday. During the summer, I walked about 4 miles with Emersyn each morning. For me this was enough to call a workout and not worry about videos. I would toss in a squat, lunge, or sit up here or there but that's it.
Finally, after about 11 months I decided to try to get back to it. Wow, getting back into a routine is HARD! I found myself using every excuse possible to NOT do a video. That is when I thought I needed to try something new.
I had heard about Pure Barre workouts from both a good friend and my sister in law. Both girls talked about how hard it was- but hard in a good way. That so sore you can't sit down the next day kinda hard. That made me nervous- I hadn't worked hard at a workout in a long time. So with my friend Kelsey by my side I took my first Pure Barre class and... OH MY!!!
It was like nothing I had ever done!!! It is not a workout that gets your heart pumping or high intensity- it is a workout that targets the small muscles and works each to exhaustion. In each class, you use small hand weights, a small exercise ball, arm bands, and a ballerina bar. You follow a routine that targets ALL muscles from shoulders, arms, abs, seat (as they call your ass in class), thighs, hamstrings... am I missing something- if so you will feel it the next morning- TRUST ME!
It is 60 minutes of putting away all other thoughts and focusing on making the body you have strong. I am HOOKED!! The down side to this would be the price. It is a bit expensive- but I do not pay a gym membership and they offer a teacher discount. I have been attending only on weekend mornings. It is something I wake up first thing and do for myself and honestly this workout is my FAVORITE right now! I attend the Pure Barre Studio in Carmel, IN.
If I can't make a class or for some reason I find the energy after I put Emersyn to bed, some videos I love and have used for years are: P90X, Turbo Fire, Tracy Anderson, Brazilian Butt Lift (don't laugh- it's a tough one!).
So what is your go to favorite workout? Do you have any videos to recommend? Or can you help me get over my fear of gyms?
It was like nothing I had ever done!!! It is not a workout that gets your heart pumping or high intensity- it is a workout that targets the small muscles and works each to exhaustion. In each class, you use small hand weights, a small exercise ball, arm bands, and a ballerina bar. You follow a routine that targets ALL muscles from shoulders, arms, abs, seat (as they call your ass in class), thighs, hamstrings... am I missing something- if so you will feel it the next morning- TRUST ME!
It is 60 minutes of putting away all other thoughts and focusing on making the body you have strong. I am HOOKED!! The down side to this would be the price. It is a bit expensive- but I do not pay a gym membership and they offer a teacher discount. I have been attending only on weekend mornings. It is something I wake up first thing and do for myself and honestly this workout is my FAVORITE right now! I attend the Pure Barre Studio in Carmel, IN.
If I can't make a class or for some reason I find the energy after I put Emersyn to bed, some videos I love and have used for years are: P90X, Turbo Fire, Tracy Anderson, Brazilian Butt Lift (don't laugh- it's a tough one!).
So what is your go to favorite workout? Do you have any videos to recommend? Or can you help me get over my fear of gyms?
A simple workout at home can build you a strong body, thanks for providing info about how to work out at home
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