Good programs 20 mins or under? (not too strenuous, for time or health reasons)

[JENILU]

Certain med issues or even time may require you to use this amt of time to get in good health or good shape. I know it probably won't help me look like a female body builder (can't remember different names anymore, lol, but used to dream of absolute top of being in shape)- different story, lol.

do y'all know of any programs older or newer, that aren't too taxing (or maybe being 20 or under keeps it that way, I am unsure at this point), where you can still work your heart wel and gain a decent (or better) amt of muscle. If it was a whole program that also included flexibility and stress release, that would be great too, but also interested in what the single best efficient DVDs would be as well (Why must cats walk all over the keyboard when you are trying to type????Nevermind. She got in my face and told me why).

Any rec? Gentle and still get you in shape is my hope, but if you know of good ones and they only do certain things, please just tell what and maybe I can make my own plan. I have considered multiple 15 minute workouts a day, but end up trying to do it all at once at night because it takes me so long to get moving in the day and then have to do other things.

Even youtube programs would be looked at. I consider streaming, but am scared to get into a program, find I cannot do it, and then have a hard time getting out of it.

Any ideas would be great (PS: I'd do my own thing, but I do way better when I follow someone. As for cueing, I follow Jessica Smith better than just about anyone and didn't think I could ever do one with no cueing, but did a workout by Reps to the Rhythm on youtube last night, and it was so fun- very easy to follow except a few movements that didn't feel right. Been trying to follow some of Debbie Siebers shorter workouts and I cannot follow her to save my life)

[Kitten]

Pahla B has plenty of stuff in the 20 ish minute range on youtube (if you want my personal favorites just ask )

Quickfix has some compilation dvds you can string together 10ms style for 20 minutes.
There's always Leslie, of course

Kathy Smith's LW2LW workouts are 20 minute each

Just outside of 20 minutes is Gunnar Peterson's 25 minute full body workout. It's one of my faves and its covers everything except aerobics in that 25 minutes.

I'm a 30 minute or less person myself. If I think of any others, I'll add them on.

[eventmom]

fitprime 6 day trainer - $9.99 on fitness favorites website. 2 week 6 day/week rotation some workouts run a bit over 20 (like 22 minutes I think).

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by eventmom

fitprime 6 day trainer - $9.99 on fitness favorites website. 2 week 6 day/week rotation some workouts run a bit over 20 (like 22 minutes I think).

Oh, and The Firm express, if you find a used copy. Twenty minutes 3x a week.

[psupam]

Stephanie Huckabee's Powerfit and Powerfit Harmony are 20 minutes.

[laurajhawk]

I just love Gilad's Total Body Sculpt series - I think there's about 6 DVDs with 3 episodes each. They incorporate light weights and light cardio, and they're fun. They're an old TV series, so each episode is 22 minutes.

[sherry7899]

The you tube channel "fabulous fifties" has a lot of shorter workouts.

[JENILU]

oh my goodness! I go to get a shower and come back and there's so many options!!! Bless y'all!! I own some of these!! I got firm Exress in a trade once, but it was so scratched up I was afraid to try it. May have to get it out. I have all of the Powerfit DVDs! LOVE them but don't do the cardio ones as I trip over myself with them for some reason. (my brain seems to need certain cue ing)

i used to love Pahla B, need to try her again. I will look up all these others. Thankyou so so much. Love knowing short efficient WO's so I hope this keeps going!! Bless y'all!!

[bubbles76]

Firm Express is good, but I wouldn't call it gentle or easy to follow. It's been awhile, but I remember it being a little fast paced. I recommend the 10 Minute Solution dvds. You can program those to be 20 minute workouts.

[JackieB]

I would agree with Bubbles that Firm Express isn't gentle.

Of course I'm going to suggest Classical Stretch. I also really like Powerfit, 10 Minute Solution, and Jessica Smith has a nice search engine so you can plug in how long you'd like to work out.