It’s pretty easy for me to get stuck in fitness ruts. I find ways that I like to do things and then I stick with them until I pretty much run them into the ground. This is especially true for strength-training. I love workout DVDs. I’m pretty sure I’ve made that pretty clear. I like being able to get my fitness on at home, and I hate trying to fight people for free weights and machines in the gym. DVDs = perfect solution.
However while my workout DVD collection is pretty extensive, it’s still pretty easy to run through all of them quickly and get bored fast. I knew I wanted to do something in regards to strength-training/physical fitness today, but I wasn’t really sure what. Until my coworker told me about a workout she got off Pinterest that kicked her butt. As soon as she said that I realized I was being an idiot: I pin workouts all the time and, til now, have never used them (much like most things on my Pinterest account).
That changed today my friends! Today I did three different workouts from Pinterest and I was sweating buckets by the end. If you want to seriously sweat and get flooded with endorphins do this:
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I did each workout once through and then walked a half mile on the treadmill at the end of the workout to cool down. With the half mile walk the whole thing ended up taking me 45 minutes and I was an exhausted, exhilarated, sweaty mess. I haven’t been that happy after a strength/fitness workout in a long time. Serious win. Another plus? The whole thing literally flew by. I felt like it was over in no time at all. I love when that happens!
Do you ever use Pinterest or other sites like that to inspire your workouts? First time. Definitely not the last.
I finally caved and requested an invite to Pinterest today. There goes more of my “free” time.
Those workouts look tough–in a good way. I do like changing it up. Thanks for posting!
I have used pinterest workouts several times! Gives me ideas and helps to change things up! Although, I haven’t tried any of these…and I also haven’t thought of doing more than one at a time. I am probably going to be stealing your idea. Just so you know!
I’m new to Pinterest, so I’m still figuring it out. I’m hoping to make it useful because I can see myself spending a lot of time on there.
I have definitely used Pinterest to get lifting inspiration! I wind up making my own lifting routines each week, but I can get stuck in a weight rut if I don’t search for new exercises. Pinterest definitely helps.
I love using Pinterest for workouts! I pinned my stuff too – which I feel weird about – BUT it I do actually do my own workouts and it’s easier to keep track of there. I just pull it up on my phone app.
I’ve done that last one – it’s killer!
I am catching up on all your posts from being away, just have to say your last three posts are spot on to what I am needing in my routine.
I’ve thought about doing pinterest workouts–does that count???
I honestly love the Jillian DVD you sent me so much! It’s my go-to now!