Whether you’re a runner, a swimmer, a stretching class attendee,
or a gym-regular, most of us know the types of activities we enjoy doing the
most. We find that one thing that combines fitness with fun for us, and we build our
routine around it.
But what about those days when the weather is bad and we
don’t want to get out? Or what do you do
when you just need to do something DIFFERENT for once? I suggest building your own library of
fitness DVDs. It may seem like an investment
of sorts, but in the long run it will be much cheaper than any class or gym
membership. Of course, if you’re really
strapped for cash (or if you just want to sample different types of DVDs
first), your local library probably has a fitness section with many options to
choose from. You can also find some
great workouts that go with the latest video game consoles, like Just Dance,
Jillian Michaels, etc. There are so many
choices!
Some home fitness programs don’t require any kind of
equipment, while others have their own special accessories. For example, there are workouts that require
aerobic steps, jump ropes, hand weights, or balls. So before you check out a DVD, make sure you
look to see what equipment is required for the workout. Sometimes you can make homemade
substitutions, but other times you really need the specific accessory that was
designed for the workout.
Once you’ve got the materials you need, move your couch out
of the way and set up a good space for your workout. I’ve found that as long as I have a
rectangular-shaped area where I can move side-to-side easily in at least one direction,
it is usually sufficient. Just make sure
there are no objects in the floor or around you that might trip you up or
injure you if you were to bump into them.
Then, go for it! You
never know, you may find that working out to DVDs at home is something you
enjoy doing all the time. Or at the very
least, it’s something you can add to your workout routine occasionally to keep
things varied. Whatever you do, have
fun!
