Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Greetings everyone. I'm very new to the video workout scene -- I started looking at it when my treadmill (dreadmill)died and I needed motivation. I used to plop my laptop in front of me and watch old tv shows while walking on the treadmill. I'm 52, weigh about 175. I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs. and keep working out daily as best I can. I'm fairly healthy, although I have a herniated disc at L4-5, and my wrists are bad. No bouncing or high impact stuff, and no pushups. I have a treadmill, which I need to tear down and get a new belt, a simple stationary bike, a mat, and some hand dumbbells. No medicine ball or the bigger workout balls, no rubber band thingies. I do not have access to a pool -- unless I get a better job so I can afford joining a health club. I'm interested in both cardio and strength, and Pilates really helps my back. I'm not sure my feet will hold up for running, and my build (short limbs, long torso) is not that of a runner anyway. I also like walking and hiking. I'm also looking for free internet workout videos. I found some at exercisetv.tv but not much else. I'm looking for 30-40 minute workouts, and most from youtube and such are only 2-4 minutes, just covering one exercise. I hope to learn from the group experiences here, so now I'll stay back and lurk a bit. Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Welcome! Â Greetings everyone. I'm very new to the video workout scene -- I started looking at it when my treadmill (dreadmill)died and I needed motivation. I used to plop my laptop in front of me and watch old tv shows while walking on the treadmill. I'm 52, weigh about 175. I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs. and keep working out daily as best I can. I'm fairly healthy, although I have a herniated disc at L4-5, and my wrists are bad. No bouncing or high impact stuff, and no pushups. I have a treadmill, which I need to tear down and get a new belt, a simple stationary bike, a mat, and some hand dumbbells. No medicine ball or the bigger workout balls, no rubber band thingies. I do not have access to a pool -- unless I get a better job so I can afford joining a health club. I'm interested in both cardio and strength, and Pilates really helps my back. I'm not sure my feet will hold up for running, and my build (short limbs, long torso) is not that of a runner anyway. I also like walking and hiking. I'm also looking for free internet workout videos. I found some at exercisetv.tv but not much else. I'm looking for 30-40 minute workouts, and most from youtube and such are only 2-4 minutes, just covering one exercise. I hope to learn from the group experiences here, so now I'll stay back and lurk a bit.Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi Indyrose, welcome to the group!I'm in Portland, Oregon, used to teach Turbo Kick at 24 Hour Fitness, now I just work out a lot at my home gym, Studio LouLou, and am currently doing the ChaLEAN Extreme rotation put out by Beachbody. They are taught by Chalene , also the creator of Turbo Kick (I'm a Chalene groupie). You have come to the right place for workout ideas, as we are all Vidiots!For strength a good first video is Jari Love's Get Ripped, the first one. For cardio - well I'm partial to kickboxing. Have you tried your local library yet? They often have lots of fitness dvd's!Have fun! Greetings everyone. I'm very new to the video workout scene -- I started looking at it when my treadmill (dreadmill)died and I needed motivation. I used to plop my laptop in front of me and watch old tv shows while walking on the treadmill. I'm 52, weigh about 175. I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs. and keep working out daily as best I can. I'm fairly healthy, although I have a herniated disc at L4-5, and my wrists are bad. No bouncing or high impact stuff, and no pushups. I have a treadmill, which I need to tear down and get a new belt, a simple stationary bike, a mat, and some hand dumbbells. No medicine ball or the bigger workout balls, no rubber band thingies. I do not have access to a pool -- unless I get a better job so I can afford joining a health club. I'm interested in both cardio and strength, and Pilates really helps my back. I'm not sure my feet will hold up for running, and my build (short limbs, long torso) is not that of a runner anyway. I also like walking and hiking. I'm also looking for free internet workout videos. I found some at exercisetv.tv but not much else. I'm looking for 30-40 minute workouts, and most from youtube and such are only 2-4 minutes, just covering one exercise. I hope to learn from the group experiences here, so now I'll stay back and lurk a bit. Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Our library has tons of video! That's the problem. I don't know one trainer from another, or which styles to stay away from due to my disc injury. I also don't want to invest a lot in " stuff, " so I'd like to know which one use a lot of equipment and which ones just use the body. I'm reading and trying to sift things out from this forum. I'm also due for a new pair of shoes, and would like to hear some feedback on which shoes do a good job. I currently wear Nike's cross trainers, and they are wearing out. I've seen these " rockers " around, and I'm interested in knowing if they are worth the investment. Indyrose > > > > > > > Greetings everyone. I'm very new to the video workout scene -- I started > > looking at it when my treadmill (dreadmill)died and I needed motivation. I > > used to plop my laptop in front of me and watch old tv shows while walking > > on the treadmill. > > > > I'm 52, weigh about 175. I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs. and keep working > > out daily as best I can. I'm fairly healthy, although I have a herniated > > disc at L4-5, and my wrists are bad. No bouncing or high impact stuff, and > > no pushups. > > > > I have a treadmill, which I need to tear down and get a new belt, a simple > > stationary bike, a mat, and some hand dumbbells. No medicine ball or the > > bigger workout balls, no rubber band thingies. I do not have access to a > > pool -- unless I get a better job so I can afford joining a health club. > > > > I'm interested in both cardio and strength, and Pilates really helps my > > back. I'm not sure my feet will hold up for running, and my build (short > > limbs, long torso) is not that of a runner anyway. I also like walking and > > hiking. > > > > I'm also looking for free internet workout videos. I found some at > > exercisetv.tv but not much else. I'm looking for 30-40 minute workouts, > > and most from youtube and such are only 2-4 minutes, just covering one > > exercise. > > > > I hope to learn from the group experiences here, so now I'll stay back and > > lurk a bit. > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi Indyrose! Welcome! I don't know very much about free internet workouts other than Netflix, but if you want to know about a particular instructor or workout, I'm fairly certain that somebody here on the list has tried it. Greetings everyone. I'm very new to the video workout scene -- I started looking at it when my treadmill (dreadmill)died and I needed motivation. I used to plop my laptop in front of me and watch old tv shows while walking on the treadmill. I'm 52, weigh about 175. I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs. and keep working out daily as best I can. I'm fairly healthy, although I have a herniated disc at L4-5, and my wrists are bad. No bouncing or high impact stuff, and no pushups. I have a treadmill, which I need to tear down and get a new belt, a simple stationary bike, a mat, and some hand dumbbells. No medicine ball or the bigger workout balls, no rubber band thingies. I do not have access to a pool -- unless I get a better job so I can afford joining a health club. I'm interested in both cardio and strength, and Pilates really helps my back. I'm not sure my feet will hold up for running, and my build (short limbs, long torso) is not that of a runner anyway. I also like walking and hiking. I'm also looking for free internet workout videos. I found some at exercisetv.tv but not much else. I'm looking for 30-40 minute workouts, and most from youtube and such are only 2-4 minutes, just covering one exercise. I hope to learn from the group experiences here, so now I'll stay back and lurk a bit. Indyrose ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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