I've been collecting a series of online workouts. I prefer ones that I can do without equipment in my underwear (no extra workout clothes to wash)... I suppose when my son gets older I'll have to change my habits.
BASIC WORKOUTS
I found this years ago. I love Joel Harper's workouts... They're from Oprah/Dr. OZ
http://www.oprah.com/health/The-Maximize-Your-Time-Workout-A-Dr-Oz-YOU-Q-ToolFre
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/The-Excuse-Busting-Workout-Video
http://www.oprah.com/health/Take-Charge-Workout-by-Joel-Harper-and-Dr-Oz-Video
They may seem challenging at first (especially if you're out of shape) but get easier each time you do it. I always feel so good after doing these workouts.
If you are looking to lose some pounds I would suggest doing more throughout the week. Either walking or doing some sort of cardio.
PREGO AND FIT: If you're expecting I feel it is very important to exercise. If you don't pregnancy can be very miserable. I consider childbirth like a marathon. The better you prepare for it the easier it will be and easier to recover from. Doctor Cathy on You Tube has some excellent workouts that saved me during my pregnancies. (I also highly recommend a natural childbirth or Lamaze class).
WARM UP This warm up can be done throughout pregnancy and helps to stretch and relieve all of the tension and sciatic pains that comes with pregnancy. Around 8 months some days I was unable to walk without doing this simple 6 minute warm up. If I was really stiff and immobile I would do it 2 or 3 times (it's so short you can) and I'd feel so much better by the end.
CARDIO PRE & POST NATAL This one is a great workout that helps your abs support that huge belly. It was also helpful when I needed to firm up after giving birth. I like this workout because it requires no equipment. She has tons of other workouts that you may need an exercise ball, weights, or help from a chair etc.
SERIOUS TONING/SHAPING WORKOUTS: For those who're looking for a challenge. These workouts require good sneakers and comfortable clothes and a little more space than the others.
Tracy Anderson is so lean and strong. Her workouts are quite challenging but I believe the pay-off will be worthwhile. I need to get working on her workouts... they are pretty hard for me and I'm in pretty good shape at this point.
Butt and Thighs
Her 45 min. Thanksgiving Cardio series (this requires dance/coordination skills which is probably what makes it the most challenging for me. If I buckled down and did it 3 times consecutively I could probably get it down.)
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 If you make a playlist on youtube you can get it to autoplay these in a row.
You will feel the burn with this one... just jumping around, trying to keep up, you're guaranteed to lose some pounds.
If you know of some more awesome free online workouts that you can do easily at home. Please Share. I plan to add on to this post.
I hate to layer. I don't like all the extra bunching... and tugging on layers keeping them from riding up. Over the years I've avoided wearing several of my favorite clothing pieces because they are too revealing to be worn alone, but I don't like messing up the look of the outfit with all the bunching (usually at the waist). Do you avoid buying beautiful, flattering, stylish clothes because they are just a little too revealing... even when you find them at a great price? I have.
