After we'd been working out at the gym for awhile, Erik and I both got different jobs in which we began working longer hours. That made it even harder for us to get to the gym, but we did our best. My mother-in-law let us take her treadmill to our house, so I began doing cardio on it in our basement (with the help of the TV! ha). We shortly after decided to buy a Boflex and cancel our gym membership.
[Since, we have kind of switched from working out at home and at the gym, depending on how busy life is in the moment].
At that point, we had a treadmill, the Boflex, and 10 and 15 lb dumbbells. I was walking on incline for about 45 minutes 5-6 mornings a week and doing a weight schedule that was three days a week. At first I hated lifting and it was a definite struggle to get through my workouts. However, we soon after got a bench press and dumbbell set (ranging from 5 to 50 lbs) off of Craigslist and that's when I began to get "serious" about my lifting.
So without further ado, here is what my more regular workouts consist of:
- Cardio: 5-6 mornings before work I do around 30 minutes of cardio. It typically ranges from Tae Bo, walking on incline on the treadmill at around 3.8, with the occasional jog/sprint interval.
- Lifting: around 5 days a week in the evenings and lift by particular muscle groups split up normally as: Chest, Bis/Tris, Shoulders, Back, and Legs. I throw abs into random days whenever I feel like it.
I typically do around 4 sets of 4 different exercises in the muscle group of the day with varying reps (some days I push myself harder with heavy weight, lower reps and other days do lights weights, more reps). To me, it's all about switching it up every few weeks! Then, after each lifting workout I have a protein shake. 
"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not."
-Mark Twain-
(ha, or at least it sure seemed like it at first ; )
Looks like you have a pretty sound gym at your house!
ReplyDeleteI workout at home - mostly dvds + I have stat. bike. I do have a gym membership but I never go.
That is great that you're able to workout at home! I know lots of people who've done that recently to save money (why are gym memberships SO expensive again?!).
ReplyDeleteI workout at a gym a few miles from my house...I can't afford any "real" equipment right now (though I have some weights and other small things) and I actually have some friends I see/work there so I look forward to going. ONE day I want to get a treadmill for home for the cold days I can't get out of bed!!
Another fabulous post chica! Love your workouts- I like to have a nice balance of cardio and weights. I work out mostly at the gym via classes (both teaching and taking) but also enjoy running outside. Hope you have a great Monday
ReplyDeleteI prefer to work out at the gym. I get too bored working out at home. It's not like I people watch thaaaat much but there's something about having people around that is more motivating and I tend to stay longer!
ReplyDeleteYour home gym sounds great! I used to work out at home with dvd's but now I do Crossfit and take spin/kickboxing at the gym. I like the comraderie of the classes & having someone there to push me harder than I would on my own. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat workout! I admire you of being able to workout twice a day! I would do either in the morning or in the afternoon! When I do yoga I can do it at home, but for cardio I need to go outside or at the gym. :)
ReplyDeleteI love working out twice a day! Your workouts are intense!! My favorite combination is Spinning and Pilates. mmmm
ReplyDeleteIt'll be so nice to have a gym at home! If I had a TV in front of me, esp, then work out won't be so tedious. You must have some serious guns to work out twice a day!
ReplyDeleteI work out at home but it can be hard to motivate myself. It helps when other family members get involved. For instances my Dad and I have been playing tennis the last few weeks. It's fun and great exercise!!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! The rutabaga is good- kind of like a potato. I like the jicama chips better and plan to try yucca chips soon too!
ReplyDeleteWow, I just caught up on all your posts in this series and I am SO amazed at the whole-lifestyle transformation you have achieved! Of course, it helps to have a bodybuilding husband, but it was interesting to see how you cleaned up your diet in stages and all. So impressive! I like how you pointed out the differences in switching from 45 calorie bread to sprouted bread - those are the differences that only advanced healthy eaters would know, so it's great that you've highlighted it here for others to read. Kudos!
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