I am often asked what you need to workout at home or how to make an affordable home gym. Many women are intimidated to go to a gym and really push themselves the way I ask them to in my PNP Programs so that's why I create them for home and gym use.
This information came straight from my PNP forums and I thought I would share it with you in case you had interest in getting fit in 2011. It's Christmas so why not give yourself the gift of HEALTH this year! Ask for:
- Gift certificates to places like WalMart and Target where they have good starter equipment.
- An e-card to send to friends and family for Beachbody videos.
- Personal training sessions either locally or online with PNP.
- My own fitness programs.
- Money to find equipment through Craig's List.
- New running/walking shoes, a Heart Rate Monitor, and music.
Whatever time of year and choice you make, you can outfit your house relatively cheap and get in great shape!
Here's my response to one of my clients on how to start getting in shape AT HOME.
I did a blog on this a long time ago. That is my BASIC recommendations for someone who is beginning. It's plenty to get busy with my strength training programs...for real.
Next, if you don't have a treadmill or cardio machine at home then I would add in some workout videos for your cardio. I personally like the Beachbody Products. They are solid, fun, interesting, and instructed well.
You do have to be careful what you order though. I have found several of the series are good for people with experience so if you did want a video be sure to ask if you are a beginner. There is nothing more frustrating than beginning a program and getting kicked in the "nuts" and feeling out of shape.
I DO recommend either buying my strength programs or joining my site for access to all of them. It is important to be able to ask someone questions on how to build a program that fits YOUR needs. Often people are black and white and don't realize how they can tailor tons of different things to fit their lifestyle. Being a member gives you direct access to me.
