https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 21:31:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238397 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:19:41 +0000 Smurfette 2238397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: thanks! frustrating cause I am now at wedding weight but my honeymoon bikinis still give me a slight muffin top. Damn PP hips. Good thing she is so damn cute and worth it. I have 6 more till my goal and then I will probably try for another 5. So I have a little cushion :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238394 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:18:04 +0000 TrailRunner 2238394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: awesome job! It takes real will power to lose that kind of weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238392 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:16:51 +0000 Smurfette 2238392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: at first yes. I am doing Medifast (like a Nutri System plan) but now I running/walking 3-4 times a week. Then some hand weights at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238391 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:15:55 +0000 blackbird 2238391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: wow nice job!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238388 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:12:54 +0000 Mamaof2 2238388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: have you lost weight by only changing your diet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238386 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:09:40 +0000 TrailRunner 2238386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do physique57 videos to mainly tone my core. It is a good workout toning wise and I have fairly muscular legs and they still make my legs shake. I will say tho that they are not adequate for cardio, so I run on mountain biking trails 4-5x a week and go power walking the other days. Running is def not easy on my knees tho so I don't recommend that for you. With all that said, the only way to really see results in your body from toning is to watch your diet. Like a pp said, you can have toned muscles, but they could be covered up by fat. And yes, 12 weeks is plenty of time :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238383 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:06:56 +0000 Smurfette 2238383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I am down 27.2lbs now. I have lost some in my hips and thighs but it seems to be the last place I lose it from.</p> <p>My body does better with cardio and strength training. I don't have a gym membership anymore since DH travels it isn't worth it. but I have to start doing DVDs or something. I need to tone tone tone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238373 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:02:52 +0000 Mamaof2 2238373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: yeah my diet is not on point! definitely something I need to work on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238369 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:00:10 +0000 catlady 2238369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do Bar Method dvds at home. Seriously it is the only exercise I have ever stuck with for longer than a few months (been doing it for 5 years now) and it changed my body shape. I was a gymnast (very muscular, large legs especially) and now I am much more lean all over. I like Bar Method specifically but there are tons of similar ones to choose from (Barre3, Physique57, Ballet Body come to mind).</p> <p>Edited to add: I also tweaked my diet at the same time as starting bar workouts and that helped a ton in losing weight and inches. I really cut down on processed/sugary foods and upped my fruit/veggie intake and had great results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238368 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:59:55 +0000 namaste 2238368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Barre is so expensive lol the closest studio to me is Pure Barre and it's still about 25 mins away which isn't worth the drive or the price when there are several workout studios in town. I do think it's effective!</p> <p>Right now I'm doing Stroller Strides which is a Fit4Mom program which I love because I can bring DD with me and still get a *real* workout, T25 on rainy days, running when it's bearable, and yoga. Stroller Strides is usually expensive but since it's new here, it's extremely affordable. My regular gym does Les Mills classes but after 2+ years, I was getting burned out. I'll see how this new schedule goes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238367 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:59:52 +0000 blackbird 2238367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll lose weight in your hips and thighs (and all over) if you tighten down your diet. Barre will strengthen muscle-the "tone" appears when fat disappears and the underlying muscle shows through. But the barre classes I took were never a big calorie burner. Not for an hour of work. It didn't do a ton for me except strengthen my abs, but I was in shape from crossfit/weights/HIIT. But if your nutrition is on point, you will definitely see results :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238341 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:31:23 +0000 LibbyLou 2238341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been doing barre for four years. My first month I lost inches everywhere! Legs, hips, abs, arms. Usually studios have a beginner special- I would do it for a month then try the DVDs. Pure barre advertised as seeing results in ten classes, I know I definitely did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238337 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:29:00 +0000 Mamaof2 2238337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>12 weeks until I turn 40 guys and I guess I am stressing about being old and I want to look good!!!! Can I do that in 12 weeks???? :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238334 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:28:13 +0000 Mamaof2 2238334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Peanut: Thanks I did read that which made me google Barre in my city and realized we had one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238332 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:26:16 +0000 Mrs. Peanut 2238332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Cowgirl just had a blog post about barre and several other programs. You should check it out! :happy: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2015/07/15/i-workout/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2015/07/15/i-workout/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238330 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:26:10 +0000 Mamaof2 2238330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: yeah that is one thing I wasn't sure of - what shoe to buy! I will look into a cross trainer - thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238328 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:25:10 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2238328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: yep, box jumps are a thing. Personally I'm really bad at jumping and I can only do the lower boxes right now. I also step up on higher boxes.</p> <p>Running shoes may not be the best choice for HIIT classes. You may want to look into some cross trainers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238327 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:24:19 +0000 Alivoo01 2238327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you skip the extra cardio boosts? For instance, instead of jumping, reach up on your toes instead? </p> <p>I absolutely love Zumba, but I have knee problems as well it started bothering me recently so I had to stop. Boo!</p> <p>I have the Wii and XBox at home. I really enjoyed EA Active: More Workouts. It's fairly low impact, can be done at home, and the game holds you accountable. I'm not as familiar with the XBox, but I have a few games that are really interactive so I sweat like crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238324 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:23:34 +0000 Mamaof2 2238324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: when I think of crossfit I think of jumping up on those 21 inch blocks :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238322 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:22:53 +0000 Mamaof2 2238322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: They don't make me jump but I feel like such a dork when everyone around me is and I'm not!</p> <p>I wear running shoes - bought them in Dec and have inserts to add cushioning </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238321 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:22:52 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2238321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should definitely get your knee checked out. I've had continuous knee problems, and an MRI showed a wearing down of cartilage in my right knee. pt and strengthening of the surrounding muscles can help. </p> <p>Agree that shoes can also have an effect. For classes like that, you should probably be wearing cross training shoes, not running shoes. I like minimalist shoes but they are not for everyone.</p> <p>That said, my exercise of choice is Crossfit. I love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238317 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:18:59 +0000 avivoca 2238317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can get toned with Barre. I also found that a studio class was a much better workout for me than the video. I lost inches all over. As for the jumping, you should never have to if it's hurting you, so I hope they are not pushing you to jump. What kind of shoes are you wearing? My knees start to bother me when it's time to get a new pair of running shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-to-figure-out-my-exercise-of-choice#post-2238314 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:16:04 +0000 Mamaof2 2238314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In an effort to get in shape I joined a gym in December and usually go 3 times per week.</p> <p>Its consider HIIT - its a 60 min group class with a mix of rowing, treadmill, and free weights.</p> <p>A few months ago my knee started bothering me - it got better but now I have to modify a lot of the exercises and cant jump at all (and here they like jumping for that added cardio boost).</p> <p>They just opened a Barre studio by my house and I was thinking of checking it out - I thought my gym was pricey and this is another $60 month on top of what I pay now - yikes!</p> <p>I tried Barre DVDs and it was ok but wondering if a in studio class is better.</p> <p>Can I get toned with Barre? Can you lose weight in hips/thighs?</p> <p>What's your choice for exercise? </p>