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Cardio at home.

mrs_gumby Posts: 3 Joined: 2002/10/08	2002/10/22, 04:52 PM Everyone seems to say, cardio, cardio, cardio, but few have concrete suggestions about type and what would fit into an average day. I have one child in school, and one still at home with me. I have no access to a gym, nor fitness videos, nor miscellaenous home gym stuff. Can anyone suggest a cardio routine that can be done indoors? (so I don't have to haul my toddler out into the wintry weather)
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/22, 04:59 PM well there are a ton of options, first off, if you have a vcr you can borrow aerobic tapes from your local library for free, i know of tons of shows that broadcast early in the mornings on different channels that have active aerobics. There are different types out there, yoga, pilates, etc. if you have stairs in your home then walking up and down stairs is a great cardio, buy a jump rope, that is great too. turning on the radio and just dancing in place is another way, there are so many different ways to do cardio at home, just be a little creative and go with the flow. good luck and let me know what you come up with. -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/22, 05:05 PM You can even try running on the spot. Get Some good dancing music like from Ricky Martin, he has a good rythym to make a good work out. If you have a dog, be careful, they think your playing with them!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/22, 05:07 PM LOL carivan!! that was too funny, might need to put him/her in a room then. -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/22, 05:17 PM Can't be serious 100% of the time! ;)
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/22, 05:20 PM I dance with our dogs..LOL -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/22, 05:24 PM You must have those little ankle biters eh? Chiwowos? Or however its spelled? lol!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/22, 05:27 PM LOL no! those are not dogs those are RATS!! LOL we have German Shorthaired Pointers. the dogs you referred to ar chihuahua's. :) -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/22, 06:08 PM Nice breed. At least you can spell chih.... lol I have a Black Lab myself, btw running with her is great cardio. Sorry Mrs_Gumby, the dogs have really nothin g to do with your post, but if you need more info let us know!!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/10/23, 02:14 AM It's true, dancing is a really great work out!!!! And why not skipping? Or running up and down the stairs (don't fall though!!). -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/23, 11:10 AM OK I DO NOT USUALLY GT TICKED OFF, BUT I HAVE 6 BEAUTIFUL LOVING CHIHUAHUAS THAT ARE THE BEST DARN DOGS THERE ARE!!!! THEY ARE NOT RATS NOR ANKLE BITERS. I AGREE SOME OF THE BREED ARE NOT NICE DOGS BUT THEY ARE THE EXCEPTION NOT THE RULE!!! SO THERE LOL!!!!!! -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/23, 12:23 PM Sorry mutt, but i have had nothing but baaddddd experiences from those little things. Keep in mind, they have those nick names cuase they've earned them.. LOL but i am sure yours are little angels.. :) -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/23, 12:27 PM Well as I said I know some are bad but that is really cause they have not been socialized correctly. My wife works at an animal hospital(one reason why we have 7 dogs. 6 chihuahua and a hotdog.) Ours love people, LOL a little too much. -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/23, 12:31 PM LOL now now! I love my doggies LOLLOL -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/23, 12:36 PM i'll give you a nightmare wolf!!! LOL Yes, it is known that they are loving to their owners (only) :) -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/23, 12:54 PM Well come on over and I will let you see I have 3 of em that love everyone that comes in the house. the others are kinda scared by outsiders LOL -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/23, 01:44 PM I know Mutt, just joking with you, I ma sure they are little darlings. Good luck with them!! Mrs. Gumby as you can see there are plenty of different alternatives to do cardio at home, even with pets! :) Good luck!! -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/23, 07:40 PM Lol mutt. Didn't mean to offend you. Pretty funny discussion though! Arf Arf!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/23, 07:47 PM Not offened just having some fun here at work LOL.... -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/23, 07:54 PM btw hows the little boy and the job?
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/10/24, 11:40 AM The job is still a big issue, but having my wife and son depend on me makes it worth while. -------------- Those who lift understand it. Those who do not, think we are crazy!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/24, 12:08 PM i forgot to add earlier, when i was a stay at home mom, before becoming divorced one of the best ways i kept in shape was housework!!! you won't believe how many calories you burn just doing that! now my kids are older and thank god they made these things called chores!!LOL, i just wish they'd do them all of the time. good luck mrs. gumby, let us know what you found that suited you best! -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
jwhisner Posts: 35 Joined: 2002/08/04	2002/10/24, 12:28 PM this post is too funny. whenever i try to do my pilates at home my cat likes to play and crawl all over me. i have been known to dance with my dogs as well. mrs_gumby - i would suggest getting some videos and doing those when you can.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/10/24, 05:07 PM Mrs. Gumby, Sounds like you need a cat or dog! BTW HOW is the cardio going?
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2002/10/24, 05:16 PM she's got a toddler!!! no need for the cat and dog. btw.... how about intiating your little go getter in a dance workout with music, they love that!!!! -------------- Bettia.... You are nothing less than Beautiful in my eyes.
mrs_gumby Posts: 3 Joined: 2002/10/08	2002/10/26, 11:02 AM Thanks for all the good advice. My son does keep me busy. We plan to start attending an indoor walking program this week, and we started making up dances to his Shrek soundtrack. Wish me luck? I hope to lose 15 pounds before xmas. (back to my prepregnacy weight) Any other advice?
Cgirl Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/08/28	2004/08/28, 10:57 PM Hey, my aunt'd dog is half chihuahua, and half yorkie. It basically looks like a chihuahua with hairy legs and a hairy tail, but everything else is like skin. Hows that for ridiculously funny. :big_smile:
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/08/29, 12:10 AM You know, I click on this topic to read about cardio at home and the last post is about hairy chihuahaua with hairy legs - how we tend to stray.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/29, 01:11 PM Sometimes I think we just boarded the wrong train of thought... haha... Next station please... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
billehjoe Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/05/21	2005/05/21, 08:43 PM any other suggestions for cardio? i cant skip for 45 minutes!!!:angry::surprised:
Kubs Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/05/21	2006/05/21, 03:03 PM um i never tried any kind of exercise but sometimes i go outside and play basketball..and if you walk alot that might help because if you already know walking is exercise too...hope you have fun. :surprised::cool::big_smile::(:):dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::love::love::love::love:
lynka Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/02/25	2008/02/25, 04:41 PM what kind of videos are good to buy to work out to?
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2008/02/25, 05:36 PM Taebo videos are good, and so are step aerobics. Pretty much anything that will keep you moving for 20+ minutes.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2008/02/25, 06:01 PM Be careful with the Taebo things. One can overextend and get elbow pain. Save the cash, buy a skipping rope. :) -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* Fat loss isn?t under the control of the magic fat loss fairies. - Alwyn Cosgrove
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/25, 10:40 PM Or DVR Fit TV! I DVR In Shape with Sharon Mann and will run two episodes back to back (about 45 mins of cardio when you figure in commercials that I fast forward). This is a last resort when I can't get to the gym, or go jogging around the neighborhood with the dog.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2008/02/28, 10:49 AM There are also some posts in a nother forum about dvds and cardio.... -------------- Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they\'re yours. Richard Bach
madiera88 Posts: 4 Joined: 2008/03/15	2008/04/16, 02:30 PM ============ Quoting from lynka: what kind of videos are good to buy to work out to? ============= get a dvd of billy blanks, its great and he's really (unintentionally) funny
christieap Posts: 3 Joined: 2008/10/17	2008/10/17, 04:37 PM there's a sight online that has 30 minute pilates workouts that can be viewed for free ultimatepilatesworkouts.com ============ Quoting from mrs_gumby: Everyone seems to say, cardio, cardio, cardio, but few have concrete suggestions about type and what would fit into an average day. I have one child in school, and one still at home with me. I have no access to a gym, nor fitness videos, nor miscellaenous home gym stuff. Can anyone suggest a cardio routine that can be done indoors? (so I don't have to haul my toddler out into the wintry weather) =============
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2008/10/20, 07:43 AM pilates isn't cardio, but would be a nice addition for stretching and core work. -------------- A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last. Lord Chesterfield