If you work out at home...

[rugbywife]

So we can't afford for me to go back to cross fit until we are both working again so I am going to start working out at home. I find it hugely unmotivating and find all kinds of excuses not to do it. I have all the 'stuff' I need (well, not what I REALLY want, but enough to get by).

Any suggestions or tips you have for making it work?

[marie3246]

I am following because I need to get into a routine. When I was doing it consistently, when I would wake up and do it first thing in the AM that was the best. Now that would have to be 5am and I like sleep better so....

[drloretta]

A local mom did a cross fit inspired 30 day challenge on FB. We checked in each day when we completed them

[jeaniebueller]

Are you interested in taking up running at all? You really don't need any equipment.

[oswin]

I find it way easier to work out in a group setting, so I get it. Half of the nice thing about going to a workout class for me is the set schedule - I have to get there on time and it's the same time every day. So when I'm not doing bootcamp, I have to work out on a schedule and have a routine, or else it's absolutely way too easy to make excuses - everything from "I'm tired" to "if I don't work out I could do x instead", etc. Back when I was running, I'd do best if I wrote out my runs ahead of time (and also if I was working towards a specific distance or pace, for example for a race). If you're going to be doing lifting, I think writing out your workouts for the week before it starts would work best - then you'll know you've got heavy squats on Tuesday and snatches on Thursday with some tabata work on Friday, etc. That lets you work out alternating muscle groups and also motivates you not to skip because you'd be skipping a muscle group. Good luck!

[rugbywife]

Jun 22, 2015 12:48:21 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

Are you interested in taking up running at all? You really don't need any equipment.

I am hoping to make it part of my routine.  I have struggled with plantar fasciitis in the past so I am not counting on running being the main part of my routine, I can usually only manage one, maybe two runs a week. 

We have 3 kettle bells, a whole set of dumbbells with interchangeable weights, a bench, skipping rope, yoga mat, Swedish ball...I have pinned a bunch of kettle bell work outs, dumbbell workouts, and hard yoga work outs.

My goal is one 20ish minute workout a day and a walk.  The workout could be a kettle bell/dumbbell workout circuit, some yoga or a run.  

[rugbywife]

Jun 22, 2015 12:49:31 GMT -5 oswin said:

I find it way easier to work out in a group setting, so I get it. Half of the nice thing about going to a workout class for me is the set schedule - I have to get there on time and it's the same time every day. So when I'm not doing bootcamp, I have to work out on a schedule and have a routine, or else it's absolutely way too easy to make excuses - everything from "I'm tired" to "if I don't work out I could do x instead", etc. Back when I was running, I'd do best if I wrote out my runs ahead of time (and also if I was working towards a specific distance or pace, for example for a race). If you're going to be doing lifting, I think writing out your workouts for the week before it starts would work best - then you'll know you've got heavy squats on Tuesday and snatches on Thursday with some tabata work on Friday, etc. That lets you work out alternating muscle groups and also motivates you not to skip because you'd be skipping a muscle group. Good luck!

I can't lift as heavy as I want - that is what I will be missing the most. Our heaviest kettle bell is 50lbs...it's great for Thrusters and Goblet Squats but it doesn't compare to REAL heavy lifting. 

That being said, I have a ton of weight to lose, I can focus on losing that weight using other workouts and when I get back to CF I can get back to my heavy lifts. It's fine. It's just that lifting is essentially the only part of CF I am good at, I suck at gymnastics, lol!

[aspentosh]

Honestly, once I got started I wanted to keep going. I saw progress and that was enough for me to make it a priority over "doing X instead".

That being said, the first step of starting is definitely the hardest. I'd probably take the first nap time of the day to do a workout. Make it a priority. Check out FitnessBlender, especially since you have tons of equipment, pick the degree of difficulty and equipment, and just get started. If you want to reward yourself for each day you do something ($5 into your fun money, a SB drink, etc) then do it! I firmly believe that once you get into a routine you won't need the reward.

GL!

[niq]

Do you have a garage? If you can set aside space in your garage, that at least makes working out something that's in a "third space".

You could buy a bike, but that's not MM either

[Deleted]

I find videos more motivating than just written workouts. Fitnessblender is good.

[gibbinator]

I have a sticker reward chart calendar. I don't get a treat at the end of the week if I don't get X number of km in sun-fri

[halfpint]

This is stupid, but I bought a wall calendar and a pack of stickers. I get a sticker on days I do a workout. I find that stupid sticker hugely motivating.

[rugbywife]

Jun 22, 2015 12:58:13 GMT -5 niq said:

Do you have a garage? If you can set aside space in your garage, that at least makes working out something that's in a "third space".

You could buy a bike, but that's not MM either

This is part of the issue. Actually, if we had a garage we would have a full weight lifting set up, lol.  No garage.  I was contemplating workouts outside but it can get really hot.  I do think our basement could work and then I could use the websites that people are suggesting too. I just have to make sure not to drop the kettle bells, lol!

[Deleted]

I make myself do it by giving myself little rewards (like watching tv, having a cup of coffee) but only if I actually do it. Then it makes me want to have it done and over with. This time of year though it's easier because I jog outside. It's so nice out that I actually want to do it and can't wait until I get the kiddos if so I can set out.

[SJ]

I have just started doing this, and the only thing that works for me is to do it right away in the morning.

However, for full disclosure, this morning the alarm went off at 4:45AM and instead of working out I went downstairs & slept in the guest room for another 45 minutes....

[oswin]

Jun 22, 2015 12:57:16 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:49:31 GMT -5 oswin said:

I find it way easier to work out in a group setting, so I get it. Half of the nice thing about going to a workout class for me is the set schedule - I have to get there on time and it's the same time every day. So when I'm not doing bootcamp, I have to work out on a schedule and have a routine, or else it's absolutely way too easy to make excuses - everything from "I'm tired" to "if I don't work out I could do x instead", etc. Back when I was running, I'd do best if I wrote out my runs ahead of time (and also if I was working towards a specific distance or pace, for example for a race). If you're going to be doing lifting, I think writing out your workouts for the week before it starts would work best - then you'll know you've got heavy squats on Tuesday and snatches on Thursday with some tabata work on Friday, etc. That lets you work out alternating muscle groups and also motivates you not to skip because you'd be skipping a muscle group. Good luck!

I can't lift as heavy as I want - that is what I will be missing the most. Our heaviest kettle bell is 50lbs...it's great for Thrusters and Goblet Squats but it doesn't compare to REAL heavy lifting. 

That being said, I have a ton of weight to lose, I can focus on losing that weight using other workouts and when I get back to CF I can get back to my heavy lifts. It's fine. It's just that lifting is essentially the only part of CF I am good at, I suck at gymnastics, lol!

So if you don't have a full weightlifting setup, then I would try to design your workouts to have components of just technique mixed in with some cardio, bodyweight, and kb or dumbbell exercises. Use a piece of pvc or a broom handle and practice your form and check flexibility - that's what I'll be doing soon, since I'm planning to add lifting at home to my bootcamps (once I'm ready to work out in a few weeks). It's been a lot longer for me since I've done real lifting, so I'm going to really focus on form before I try lifting heavy. For you it's only a few months, but I think it's still important to practice.

[soso]

I agree with doing the workout in the morning - get it over with and get in a routine. I tell myself I only have to do a short walk when I don't want to run and 99 out of 100 times I do what was planned -- so tell yourself you only have to do one rep / 5 min etc.

[rugbywife]

Ok, so generally I wake up between 6 and 7 because P needs to nurse. DH takes care of E in the mornings. I could nurse P and then make DH take care of both of them (hopefully he will sleep or at least be content)...and run to the basement to work out. Usually he goes there with DD to watch tv while she plays but maybe he can start with breakfast a bit earlier.

It would be good if it were over and done with, then I can shower and call it a day, lol.

[deo]

I found working out in the afternoons works best for me. DS2 goes down for a nap at 1pm, then I go to the basement to work out, DS1 gets to watch cartoons during that time. The tv is in the same room as the workout gear and I just use my iPad to watch fitness videos. DS1 continues to watch his cartoon while I go have a quick shower.

I think I might start using a sticker chart... that might be what I need to stick to my routine.   DH works random shifts so I usually get thrown off schedule by his random days off.

[leonard131]

I work out at home most mornings.  I do it at 5:30.  I have been doing Hiit workouts I find on line, the elliptical and strength.

some great websites are 
fitness blender
benderfitness

on youtube
moorefitness
christime salus
athleanxx
millionaire hoy

I mix and match my workouts.  I use 20, 15, and 8 lbs weights.  You would also be surprised at how some of the pure body weight workouts really get you.  

I also mix running into my routine but there are a lot of weeks where I don't.

[arebee]

DD used to take two fairly reliable naps during the day and I would workout during her second and longest nap. I liked that I had a set time to do it. I knew that if I didn't do it then it probably wasn't going to happen. Now she is starting to go to one nap and my workouts have been suffering. Until she starts having one reliable nap I have been trying to workout in the evenings but I am lazy and I often end up just sitting on the couch instead. I copied someone on here and made myself an ab challenge that I have been doing during nap time though.