What workout(s) do you reach for to get back into the groove?

workoutjunkie · 05-23-12, 11:23 AM

So, after some time off after being sick, on vacation or whatever, what workouts do you do to help get you back on track?

I have had a cold that has lingered and wiped me out for over three weeks. After week 1 of being sick and feeling mad that I hadn't been able to exercise, I thought I would do something less taxing, like the leg portion of TurboFire. Umm...yeah, that was not non-taxing. Dumb move.

Have been so anxious to get back to working out. I wish I had something like KCM's Start Here, but I don't, so I thought I'd get inspired by all of you.

Breezy Trousers · 05-23-12, 11:39 AM

When I'm babying myself, I always reach for Lauren Brook's Baby Bells and Tom Holland's Total Body Workout. I'm currently exploring Tracie Long's stuff and can see nice possibilities for using those workouts as recovery workouts, too.

workoutjunkie · 05-23-12, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Breezy Trousers

When I'm babying myself, I always reach for Lauren Brook's Baby Bells and Tom Holland's Total Body Workout. I'm currently exploring Tracie Long's stuff and can see nice possibilities for using those workouts as recovery workouts, too.

Nice choices! While I have none of those, I think I should finally cave and get Baby Bells.

Oh wait, I do have one of Tracie Long's older TLT ones...

Sissy B · 05-23-12, 11:45 AM

Cindy Crawford's A New Dimension DVD is my go to workout when I'm restarting or trying to get back on track. I like that it has shorter options (12 and 16 minutes) as well as a longer workout (40 minutes).

~Sissy B

TinaS · 05-23-12, 11:50 AM

I like Jackie Warner's Xtreme Timesaver Training. It's right around 30 mins. Very doable when you're trying to get back on track.

eyefit · 05-23-12, 12:10 PM

I really like using Ellen Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion or Barefoot Cardio for active recovery. When I'm feeling a little beat up from too much high intensity, I go for those and always feel better! I also have several pilates dvds (especially of the 10 minute solution series) that I keep and use when I don't feel like doing anything else, at least I can get myself to do one of those. I have some Leslie Sansone walking videos on hand "just in case" for lower intensity options, but boy do I have a hard time getting myself to pop in one of those. I want to like her, but her voice does get a little grating

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ETA: Also, Ellen's Crunch Burn and Firm Pilates is an awesome, lower intensity workout with light weights. Love it!

Artist of Eyes · 05-23-12, 12:21 PM

I like The Firm Wave workouts and of course my favorite regardless of how I feel, Leslie Sansone!

PhyllisG · 05-23-12, 12:37 PM

Ellen Barrett.

eyefit · 05-23-12, 12:54 PM

Oh, I just remembered another workout while posting on another thread that is good for easing back into working out...Travel Fit! It's the one Cathe that I can do when I'm not feeling up to snuff!

workoutjunkie · 05-23-12, 01:00 PM

Wow - so many great suggestions. But it sounds like I need to expand my library a bit, lol. I love reading what everyone else uses.

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05-23-12, 11:23 AM
workoutjunkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida	What workout(s) do you reach for to get back into the groove? So, after some time off after being sick, on vacation or whatever, what workouts do you do to help get you back on track? I have had a cold that has lingered and wiped me out for over three weeks. After week 1 of being sick and feeling mad that I hadn't been able to exercise, I thought I would do something less taxing, like the leg portion of TurboFire. Umm...yeah, that was not non-taxing. Dumb move. Have been so anxious to get back to working out. I wish I had something like KCM's Start Here, but I don't, so I thought I'd get inspired by all of you.

05-23-12, 11:39 AM
Breezy Trousers Join Date: Dec 2007	When I'm babying myself, I always reach for Lauren Brook's Baby Bells and Tom Holland's Total Body Workout. I'm currently exploring Tracie Long's stuff and can see nice possibilities for using those workouts as recovery workouts, too.

05-23-12, 11:45 AM
Sissy B Join Date: Oct 2002	Cindy Crawford's A New Dimension DVD is my go to workout when I'm restarting or trying to get back on track. I like that it has shorter options (12 and 16 minutes) as well as a longer workout (40 minutes). ~Sissy B

05-23-12, 11:50 AM
TinaS Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hoosierville	I like Jackie Warner's Xtreme Timesaver Training. It's right around 30 mins. Very doable when you're trying to get back on track.

05-23-12, 12:10 PM
eyefit VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: wisconsin	I really like using Ellen Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion or Barefoot Cardio for active recovery. When I'm feeling a little beat up from too much high intensity, I go for those and always feel better! I also have several pilates dvds (especially of the 10 minute solution series) that I keep and use when I don't feel like doing anything else, at least I can get myself to do one of those. I have some Leslie Sansone walking videos on hand "just in case" for lower intensity options, but boy do I have a hard time getting myself to pop in one of those. I want to like her, but her voice does get a little grating. ETA: Also, Ellen's Crunch Burn and Firm Pilates is an awesome, lower intensity workout with light weights. Love it! __________________ Colleen

05-23-12, 12:21 PM
Artist of Eyes Join Date: May 2011 Location: The windy prairie	I like The Firm Wave workouts and of course my favorite regardless of how I feel, Leslie Sansone! __________________ "Ladies put some full-fat ranch on your salad. Have that slice of cheesecake. Then go for a walk and kiss your loved ones and dance around your house in your underwear. Life is good." Anonymous " We have to embrace who we are today. We have to say, this is me, and I can live a wonderful life today." FitBoop "Walking is Man's Best Medicine for Life" Hippocrates "Of all exercises walking is the best." Thomas Jefferson "Thoughts come clearly while one walks." Thomas Mann

05-23-12, 12:37 PM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	Ellen Barrett.

05-23-12, 12:54 PM
eyefit VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: wisconsin	Oh, I just remembered another workout while posting on another thread that is good for easing back into working out...Travel Fit! It's the one Cathe that I can do when I'm not feeling up to snuff! __________________ Colleen

05-23-12, 01:00 PM
workoutjunkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida	Wow - so many great suggestions. But it sounds like I need to expand my library a bit, lol. I love reading what everyone else uses.