Obviously, I wasn't going to be able to get up to the gym this morning. I'm always planning ahead though. I began my morning workout with my strength training routine, then followed it up with not one, but two dvd workouts. They were both 30 minutes long making my cardio workout an hour.
The first dvd I did was Billy Blank's Tae-Bo Cardio Circuit Volume 1. I love Tae-Bo and always know I'll get a great workout with Billy. However, this dvd was terrible. The picture quality was blurry and Billy was difficult to hear over the music. Also, unlike his other dvd's I've tried, I didn't feel like I got a good workout. There was a lot emphasis on abdominal twists where you stood still and twisted from side to side. I was expecting more punches, kicks, and punch/kick combos. I give this dvd 2 Jersey Shore fist pumps out of 5.
Since Billy didn't live up to my expectations, I decided to do another workout. This time, I chose something offered on the Exercise TV portion of my cable package. Cheryl Burke's Disco Abs.
I don't watch Dancing With The Stars, but I remembered who Cheryl was just from seeing her on tv and figured the workout would be a fun, dance based aerobics workout. I was right! Disco abs was a blast! The 30 minutes went by very fast. There were three different dance routines filled with disco moves combined with plymotrics exercises! Super fun! The music included, "YMCA", "Disco Inferno", and "It's Raining Men." I don't a better soundtrack to make an ass out of myself in my living room to. I give Disco Abs 4 Jersey Shore fist pumps out of 5.
After my workout, I relaxed and ate Chobani mixed with Kashi GoLean Crunch while watching Meet The Press.
It's STILL snowing out right now so I think my day will consist of watching Glee on Hulu and reading magazines. Party down!
16 comments:
I lost weight doing Billy's original dvds and they were soo good but through the years they have become so bllah. And don't get me started on his daughter...I want to kick her lol
I need to workout pero I am so snuggly on my couch
I used to LOVE Billy Blanks!! I can't even remember the last time I did one of this videos though.
I heart exercise tv!
Stay warm today!!
The parking lot doesn't look too bad! Hopefully the snow drifted away from your car so you won't have much to shovel. Luckily it's light and fluffy.
I love it's raining men! That dvd would make an awesome party soundtrack.
Love Taebo, haven't done it in forever though!
Have fun watching Glee, I'm kind of obsessed with it :)
Thanks for the helpful hints on DVDs! Lately, I'm totally into them! Need to spice up the gym going every once in a while, if ya know what I mean! I'm a huge fan of Jillian's Boost Your Metabolism, did it last night actually:) But, am on the hunt for more fab cardio videos b/c I think they're hard to find! Good stuff! Stay warm :) xx
I had to do the home dvd routine this morning too. I did Today Body Pilates, but I probably should've tried some cardio. I just find the Cardio DVDs not as good for some reason
Sounds like you got a great workout in. I'll have to check out disco abs.
I managed to get out of shoveling but went out for some frolicking. It was fun but wayyy cold out there. The wind is brutal! I'm definitely hunkering down inside. :)
I love Cheryl! I should try Exercise TV, or even find out if we get it...
Sounds like you got a great "no gym workout" today.
I made lots of cookies and now have to start wrapping presents. I'm hoping to get an episode or two of glee in tonight too!
I had no idea Cheryl had a workouts video. I love her!
Ahh, look at all the snow. Glad you stayed in and did a video instead. Did you go sledding? I miss that from when I was a child. I loved to put the dog on the sled and go down the hill. The dog hated it!
Im jealous of your pretty winter snow!! It's 60 degrees where Im at...and I want winter dang it :(.
Glad you managed to find yourself a good workout!
Disco abs sounds like a lot of fun! Plus I love workouts that countdown the # of minutes left. Whenever I do Yoga On Demand, they always do that and it helps me stay focused the entire time.
I'm getting cabin fever so I may have to find Cheryl's workout and get down, get downnn!
I was just staring at my old Tae Bo tapes the other day. I might have to wipe the dust off of them. I am glad you finally found a workout that worked for you.
Can you believe all this snow?
Good for you for getting a workout in yesterday!! I was a lazy bum the whole day! Haha
Exercise TV is awesome. Love Incredible Abs! http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/body-sculpting/incredible-abs-2-2735
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