https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:16:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2203231 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:40:24 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2203231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I got pregnant, I would stick my toddler in our BOB and take him for a run! He started to learn how to say, "Faster, mommy!" which is great motivation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2203228 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:35:54 +0000 BabyBruins 2203228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Applesandbananas: we just started doing Nike Training Club and we love it. Hubs does it with me in our yard after work and the kids just run around while we do it. You can pick different fitness levels and different lengths - 15, 30, 45 minutes - and the app leads you through each exercise. We just prop up the iPad outside and workout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2203200 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:08:35 +0000 Keybee 2203200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have purchased a couple Biggest Loser Dvds and they are pretty challenging </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202636 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:09:27 +0000 ms.line 2202636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started with a Couch to 5K app and it turned me into a half-marathon runner! I also love Yoga with Adriene (<a href="http://yogawithadriene.com/" rel="nofollow">http://yogawithadriene.com/</a>) - I've done both her free and paid courses, and they're great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202634 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:05:48 +0000 petunia354 2202634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I specifically picked the program that was for busy people which means the videos are 30 min or less. Sometimes it's a little over if you include warm up and cool down but it's still really time efficient! The program is 5 or 6 days a week but I usually average 4 workouts/week.</p> <p>They have hundreds or free videos on their site though so you could totally just pick a different one every day based on how much time you have and what exercise you're looking to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202621 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:39:25 +0000 Applesandbananas 2202621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I'm not a runner but had been kicking around the idea of starting. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202618 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:34:37 +0000 looch 2202618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Ok, good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202614 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:29:42 +0000 dc yoga bee 2202614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Nope, I use a bar stool at home. When traveling I'll use the dresser edge lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202604 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:17:01 +0000 looch 2202604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Do you have a portable barre? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202556 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:05:46 +0000 StbHisMrs 2202556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really liked the 21 Day Fix, I need to start it again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202526 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 22:24:51 +0000 avivoca 2202526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Applesandbananas: Do you run or are you interested in starting? I joined our local Moms Run This Town chapter (it's free) and we do monthly mileage/something fun challenges. This month is working on cross training, so in addition to setting a mileage goal (if you want), we have daily cross-training workouts and post pics in the group. I also run with H. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202465 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:55:01 +0000 Smurfette 2202465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: thanks! I will look more into it. 3 days a week would be great and I need to work on my hips, thighs, and booty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202463 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:53:18 +0000 MrsSCB 2202463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: it varies depending on the program -- I did the four-week lower body program and that was three days a week, about 30 min per day. The core program is five days a week, also about 30 min. I feel like both programs really work the whole body, with just a little extra emphasis on whatever body area (core or lower body). Not sure how many days a week the eight-week programs are.</p> <p>ETA: before both programs, I'd just pick videos a few times a week, which worked pretty well, but I do like the structure of having them pre-selected! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202446 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:34:19 +0000 Smurfette 2202446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: @MrsSCB: how long are these programs? How many days a week do you have do it? I need something more structured for my non running days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202444 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:30:16 +0000 MrsSCB 2202444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: yay, Kelli and Daniel are the best! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202428 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:03:44 +0000 farawayyama 2202428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a huge fan of Jillian Michaels yoga meltdown. It is more based on yoga than yoga itself, and I find it a great workout.</p> <p>I'm also a fan of Fitness Blender, which is mentioned above. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202423 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:00:39 +0000 dc yoga bee 2202423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Barre DVDs! Low impact, great for toning, and some provide cardio so that you can get even better results. Physique 57 are my favorite as I get the most effective workout with them. I also like Barr3. There are a lot of brands out there. I found pure barre boring. Plus, barre workouts are easy to do in a hotel room while traveling!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Physique-57-Workout-Exercise/dp/B005H0GLOC/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports-and-fitness&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1433811270&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=physique+57" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Physique-57-Workout-Exercise/dp/B005H0GLOC/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports-and-fitness&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1433811270&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=physique+57</a></p> <p>I also of course do yoga :silly: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202421 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:54:03 +0000 petunia354 2202421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: same! I'm doing their 8 week program for busy people right now :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202420 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:49:26 +0000 MrsSCB 2202420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm totally a fitness blender evangelist! Lol it's honestly gotten me in the best shape of my life, and I've tried so many things -- running, yoga, Jillian, etc. There are hundreds of free videos at fitnessblender.com, but I'm currently doing their four week core program, which is about $7, and I'm loving it. <a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/plans/4-week-core-program-for-abs-obliques-and-lower-back" rel="nofollow">https://www.fitnessblender.com/plans/4-week-core-program-for-abs-obliques-and-lower-back</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202416 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:45:51 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2202416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Blogilates and Erin Motz yoga </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202415 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:45:46 +0000 woodentulip 2202415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is a youtube workout plan called Bikini Body Mommy that has 12 weeks of short workouts (a video daily 6 days a week, with one day of rest, but the program is structured with 2 workouts/week that repeat 3 times each). They are short, they are done in a way that assumes that you will do them at home, and some of her kids make cameos in the videos! I like them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202413 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:44:09 +0000 artsyfartsy 2202413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>30 Day Shred is great.</p> <p>Insanity was awesome but I did it before I had a baby. Definitely no time for that now. Haha. They did just release a 30 minute version of Insanity and that's on my To-Buy list. Shaun T is just my favorite and the workouts are hardcore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202411 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:41:56 +0000 Smurfette 2202411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been doing the Couch to 5K program. She just chills in the stroller and we just go around the neigborhood 3-4 times. Off days I will do lunges, squats, hand weights, etc. She takes the 2lb weights and does it with me. Or she does laughs while I am doing jumping jacks. She does "yoga" or some days she just watches tv.</p> <p>Jillian Michael DVDs are good too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-exercise-recs#post-2202403 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:29:52 +0000 Applesandbananas 2202403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do at home for exercise?</p> <p>I've been using a Fitbit for ~5 months, which is a great motivator to move more, but I'm looking to add a little more exercise to my routine. </p> <p>What do you do at home for a workout? Bonus points if it includes your toddler! </p>