https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 00:43:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878183 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:54:07 +0000 karenbme 2878183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: We have a treadmill and weight set up in our basement. I do the intermediate plan from the Jack Daniels Running Method book, and started lifting twice a week as well in November using work outs from the new rules of lifting which is also a book. I really like to understand the why so that I can adjust as needed, which is why I like books. It means I have flexibility to make things easier or harder as I feel up to it.</p> <p>I have seen a lot of changes since adding the weights, but DH already had most of what I’m using so idk what the investment is like, but it can’t be that bad. I’m also lifting heavy loads, but haven’t gotten bulky, so don’t worry about casual weights turning you into a bodybuilder because that’s not how it works.</p> <p>One thing I’ve found that I love—if I have to run on the treadmill I watch planet earth or another similar show, it’s just so zen and doesn’t really require sound to be engaging. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878177 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:31:01 +0000 MamaCate 2878177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t like to pay for things but I love the 7 minute workout for women app!</p> <p>It is free, there are a variety of workouts and I just combine a couple or do a longer one two days a week.</p> <p>Then I run 2-3.5 miles four days a week with the dog and take one day off. We live right next to a trail so it is really easy to get out and run. </p> <p>I do 6 days of short workouts and it helps me stay on track. Plus the fact that they are short means everything is over fast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878170 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:42:12 +0000 Lindsay05 2878170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes to fitness blender! So many options with no equipment needed. Also a variety of length of workouts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878152 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:00:21 +0000 hitchhiker 2878152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: yes, definitely! Lots of improvement in strength and she focuses a lot on pelvic floor, and mine is so much better when I do MS regularly. I also like some of her 5 minute hacks for when I can't for a full workout in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878150 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:43:17 +0000 brownepiano 2878150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for fitness blender. I used to use theirs and need to get back to it. Their workouts are free and their programs are cheap. Their calendar helps track what workouts you've done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878135 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:50:11 +0000 skinnycow 2878135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also do Beachbody on Demand. There are so many different programs and you don't need a ton of equipment. We have a set of free weights (5lbs - 50lbs but I only ever need up to 20lbs) and bands. I would never be workout if I had to go to the gym - I just turn on a workout video as soon as my daughter goes to bed and then I'm done 30-45 minutes later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878134 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:49:46 +0000 macintosh 2878134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do yoga videos at home after my kid is in bed. I love Yoga with Adriene - most of her videos are around 20-30 minutes. It feels good to fit in a little something even if I have limited time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878133 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:48:45 +0000 Corduroy 2878133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: I'm about 30 days into working out at home (this time around). We have a setup in our garage that includes a TV and Chrome cast, rowing machine, dumbbells, pull up bar, rings, and a mat. We put the setup together when we first moved in and LO1 was a baby (6 years ago). We recently unearthed it thanks to Marie Kondo. </p> <p>I have been using Fitness Blender's workouts and I've noticed a difference. I'm working out after the kids go to bed. I would prefer the morning but I have early risers and they'll get out of bed if my foot touches the floor. </p> <p>I also have a great gym through work but I can't figure out the timing with drop off and pick up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878130 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:39:43 +0000 Mommy Finger 2878130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I agree! It's like $100 for a year and there are so many choices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878118 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:47:09 +0000 Shantuck 2878118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently started ClassPass Live (at home streaming service) and I really like it. It's group fitness classes (HIIT, barre, strength, etc.) and most last around 30 minutes but there are several express options. It comes with Google Chromecast so you stream it from your phone onto your tv and it also comes with a heart rate monitor and has a leaderboard just like Peloton. I'm not a super competitive person but the leaderboard is really motivating. I've really liked the classes and I love that I can get a pretty tough workout in 30 minutes in my basement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878114 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:35:53 +0000 bees_knees 2878114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the Beachbody on demand programs (not a coach, for the record). Plus they are affordable! And many of them are quick (20-40 min) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878113 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:29:23 +0000 MrsSCB 2878113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, check out FitnessBlender.com! Free workouts and you don't need a lot of (or technically any) equipment. I have a couple pairs of dumbbells that I use, but there are all sorts of workouts, and many are just bodyweight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878111 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:22:39 +0000 crazydoglady 2878111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hitchhiker: Do you feel like you've seen results? (Not weight, necessarily, but strength, etc?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878109 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:06:06 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2878109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: I work out at home almost exclusively and love the flexibility of schedule! We have a few sets of dumbbells, a TRX, a barbell, and a kettlebell. I live in northern CA so I can work out outside year round. We have a covered carport in our driveway and I set up a light so I can get out there no matter the time (I usually wake at 5:30am on work days to work out before my kids are up). I have an extensive library of workouts saved on pinterest, and occasionally buy fitness plans from the many fitness bloggers I follow. There's an incredible library of options on youtube and Amazon and Netflix that can keep you on track and follow along if classes are more your thing than self-guided workouts. The amazing thing about working out at home is you can fit it in whenever you want and you can do whatever you want--I do mostly strength training (there's so many effective exercises you can do to build strength without a single piece of equipment) and barre but also dabble in pilates and yoga without paying a cent. You can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878105 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:58:18 +0000 bakingdoodle 2878105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, working out at home doesn't work :( I don't have a dedicated space. Working out in the living room is too noisy in the morning... and I am not in the mood to workout while my husband is typing away on his laptop. The basement is full of baby stuff and very cold. So I drive and workout at 5:30am (HIIT) so I am back home while they are still sleeping . Good luck! I feel you. At the price i am paying, I could afford a peloton but I don't know where I would put it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878103 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:51:03 +0000 erinbaderin 2878103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been using the Nike Training Club app, and really like it. I’ve set myself up a 6 week “lean fit” plan, specified that I have no equipment, and said I want 3-4 workouts a week, and it has set me up a program that’s really varied and fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878102 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:42:09 +0000 Lahela017 2878102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a decent collection of workout and yoga DVDs as well as a small exercise bike that folds in half and a manual treadmill. We also go on a walk outside every day in addition to that. I had a great workout routine going a couple years ago where I would do either a DVD or 30 min on one of my exercise machines in addition to our nightly walk. I'm 38 weeks pregnant now, so I haven't kept that up for quite awhile, but I'm hoping to get back in the groove post baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878101 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:38:23 +0000 hitchhiker 2878101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like MommaStrong a lot. It's only $5 a month and there are new workouts every day. The facebook community is great, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878099 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:33:14 +0000 agold 2878099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: I financed a peloton. I don't regret it. I has so many options in addition to the actual cycling classes. Good luck with whatever. It's hard to find a way to work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-work-out-at-home#post-2878096 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:28:38 +0000 codeitall 2878096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I have a gym at work, but we just can't be seem to use it. Work is too busy and with daycare it doesn't work to come early or stay late.</p> <p>This is a big stressor for DH and honestly I'd like to be more in shape too. One of my other mom groups is full of Peloton fanatics but we just don't have that kind of money sitting around.</p> <p>How do you work out at home? Equipment, routine, videos, motivation? Give me all your ideas :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise/page/2#post-2821441 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:45:30 +0000 brownepiano 2821441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: not a wohm but my kids LOVE working out with me. DS is 4 and is like a personal trainer. "Mommy, are you going to do another one?" They watch, try some of the stuff, wander around with weights, climb under me if I'm on the floor. For AM workouts, I'd either get an ok to wake clock and have her stay in her room till it's time to get up, or just let her hang out with you. She might surprise you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise/page/2#post-2821298 Tue, 08 May 2018 22:53:05 +0000 Dahlia 2821298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't start going to the gym again until DD was 2 1/2. I either go during the work day, or I have DH watch her from about 5:30-6:30 so I can go before dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise/page/2#post-2821284 Tue, 08 May 2018 21:38:02 +0000 MamaCate 2821284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: try the morning workouts I love them! Is there any way to get out of the house? I leave the house around 6 four mornings a week and run 2 miles (there is a trail right there) so I am back in 20 minutes. DH runs the other days. 2 other mornings I do HIIT in the house, again for like 20 minutes.</p> <p>Kids are usually up and we park them in front of the iPad for that time period. I can live with 2”-3” minutes of dumb amazon prime shows for the benefit I get from exercising. When I am home they sometimes come exercise with me but usually pick shows. </p> <p>The more you get in the routine the easier it gets. Take advantage of the early sunlight and try it. But if it isn’t working for you now you can always try again in a little bit. It took a while for me to get in a groove that worked but I have been running pretty consistently since July and have been even more in track since January. </p> <p>Also running and leaving the house while the kids are awake sort of feels like getting away with something—go with that! 😛 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise/page/2#post-2821227 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:57:31 +0000 pachamama 2821227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: I have to creep so my 2 year old doesn't wake up. I leave at 5, he's always up by 545. Why does your daughter have to wake up if you go early? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821223 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:51:15 +0000 Iced Tea 2821223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am making to the gym now, but that's recent! For the first nine months of LO2's life, I just squeezed in little bursts here and there--things that worked muscles but wouldn't make me sweat, so I could do them anytime. Squats, wall presses, side steps, etc. I would most often do them while the kids played or while watching a show. My three year-old is always asking me to play tag too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821198 Tue, 08 May 2018 16:20:06 +0000 nwm 2821198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>this has definitely been a huge struggle for me and i'm interested to hear more about the lunchtime routine working for folks! if you do shower, do you ignore your hair? or return to work with wet hair? i think i would want to rinse off at least, but if i took the time to shower, wash hair, and THEN dry hair and refresh makeup, i'd be out of work for longer than i think i can really afford. would love to hear if folks have tips or tricks for making that work and getting in and out in ~1 hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821146 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:28:30 +0000 MrsSCB 2821146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Depends on my workout, but there are showers at the gym that I can use to rinse off quickly if necessary! That would be more difficult if I were running outside, of course. We have showers in my office building, but I know not everyone does. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821123 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:42:01 +0000 hellobeeboston 2821123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man this has been a major struggle for me for YEARS. I WOHM full time, with an hour + commute each way. Now that my children are 5.5 and 2.5, I'm FINALLY just getting into a groove.</p> <p>My husband leaves EARLY for work, so i've got the mornings with the kids, so no chance to do a workout then unless I wanted to get up at 5am. NOPE.... But he gets home to get the kids so I have the evenings. I usually do 1-2 classes on the later side. I do barre at 7 one night, and then one other floating class during the week at 7:30.</p> <p>I also do a Saturday morning class.</p> <p>If I have time during the week, I sneak out of my office for a lunchtime spinning class. But I can usually only make that happen once a month or so.</p> <p>Classes work best for me since I feel like I get the best workout in the shortest amount of time. If i'm at the gym I wander and slack off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821116 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:13:58 +0000 buttermilk 2821116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: DH does all the breakfast, bag packing, and drop off in the morning. I do the bulk of everything (pickup, dinner, bedtime) in the evening as he often has work engagements. </p> <p>I think it really just comes down to making a commitment to 6am workouts, and being okay with that meaning my daughter wakes up at 6 instead of 7 and plays with an iPad while I workout. It’s not ideal but it’s my only option and I need it prioritize my own mental and physical health!</p> <p>I think this would almost be easier if I were doing workouts outside of the home. Maybe I should joint a nearby gym so I can just sneak out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-when-do-you-fit-in-exercise#post-2821110 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:02:41 +0000 Anagram 2821110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't exercise with any regularity, but when I *do* I have to trade nights with my husband. I am up at 5:30 to leave for work at 6:45 as it is, and I'm not a morning person so I'm not willing to go earlier to work out. So instead, I start the kids on their dinner a little earlier, and try to have them in their PJs by the time DH gets home from work at 7ish.<br /> Then I leave immediately when he gets home and he does a little playtime, brushes teeth, reads stories. Sometimes I get back at 8 in time to tell them goodnight,<br /> but otherwise he just puts them down. And then the next night is his night and he goes at 7pm right when he gets home from work. </p> <p>I have 2 autoimmune diseases and I always feel exhausted, so I can only accomplish this by having coffee around 4:30 pm. =(</p> <p>eta: we live in a condo and the gym is on our floor. Otherwise, I'd just do a video or walk around the park near our house or something. The few times I've signed up for fitness classes, we had the same routine. I'd sign up for a 7pm class and he'd try to get home by at least 6:50 so I could walk there. Then I'd be home a little after 8. The next night is his turn. </p>