Between Heather Robertson and Move With Nicole, I’m really feeling it. I’m planning to work my way up to Caroline Girvan’s workouts after completing all of Heather’s 12-week programs!
Zephyr said:
Between Heather Robertson and Move With Nicole, I’m really feeling it. I’m planning to work my way up to Caroline Girvan’s workouts after completing all of Heather’s 12-week programs!
Love Move With Nicole! I’m planning to do 45 minutes of that, 15 minutes on the rowing machine, and a 30-minute walk each day.
I’ve always been a fan of Fitness Blender. I’ve been using their videos for years, and they’re free! I also mix in some incline walking and Peloton rides.
Caroline Girvan is fantastic! I’ve been doing her workouts for years and have added some muscle.
Lin said:
Caroline Girvan is fantastic! I’ve been doing her workouts for years and have added some muscle.
Do you need weights for those workouts?
Lin said:
Caroline Girvan is fantastic! I’ve been doing her workouts for years and have added some muscle.
Do you need weights for those workouts?
Yes, while she has some videos for just calisthenics, most of her series focuses on resistance and weight lifting, so you’ll need dumbbells.
Lin said:
Caroline Girvan is fantastic! I’ve been doing her workouts for years and have added some muscle.
Were you able to finish her workouts when you started? I often can’t complete a session and stay sore for a few days, which prevents me from working out again. Am I doing something wrong?
@Brady
I learned the hard way to ease into it. Now that I’m over 30, pushing through the soreness like I used to isn’t an option. Start with simpler workouts. I used Nike Training Club videos on Netflix to get going, gradually increasing from 10-minute workouts to 20 minutes with more challenging levels and heavier weights. The Nike Training Club app classifies workouts as beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
@Brady
Yes, but I transitioned to her workouts after doing Heather Robertson’s videos, which worked as a good lead-up.
I used to run a lot, but I got burnt out last year, so I’ve been balancing running with Pilates and yoga (mostly Vinyasa, which also helps build muscle). I run two miles as a warm-up because I’m a big believer in daily cardio. Then I do 20 to 40 minutes of either Pilates or yoga. I have specific days for upper body, lower body, and abs.
Here are my favorite YouTube channels:
Yoga with Kate Amber: Lovely intermediate/advanced Yin flows
Tana Yoga: Super creative and challenging Vinyasa flows with a dance twist?
Cat Meffan: Yoga and Pilates. She has a few very challenging flows under 20 minutes, which are great when you’re short on time.
I regularly do Heather Robertson’s workouts on YouTube. I just finished the 12-week 4.0 program.
I also switch it up with Cat Meffan, Cole Chance, and Mr. and Mrs. Muscle for variety.
Sydney Cummings’ videos helped me lose about 40 lbs between 2020 and 2021. She’s great, but you’ll need dumbbells for many of her workouts. Right now, I really like Move With Nicole and Eleni Fit for Pilates. If you’re after something low-impact, I can’t recommend Grow With Jo enough. Her workouts are just plain fun.
I recently bought a rebounder trampoline that just arrived. I heard it’s a fun way to fit in some extra active time while working from home. I can never stick with YouTube workouts because I find them boring, but I managed to jump on the trampoline for ten minutes at a time, three times each day. It’s so easy and enjoyable! Time just flies by. You can find them for about $140 on Amazon.
@Baylor
Absolutely, I always recommend them! Put on some music and have fun. As long as you’re active, you’ll notice a good difference. Plus, I find it boosts my mood.
I was skeptical about resistance bands, but you can really get a great workout with them, especially if they’re high quality.
Caroline Girvan, Jasper MacDermot, Fitness KayKay, and Cheryl Coulombe have amazing workouts on YouTube. You should definitely check them out!
It’s not the cheapest route, but it fits my tiny apartment: I bought a Vitruvian machine (for squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, and bench) and a pull-up bar for strength training. I’ve also added full wall mirrors for Steezy dance cardio classes. I got a NordicTrack S221i (which is a Peloton alternative) for cardio. I basically have a whole gym in my tiny NYC apartment, most of which is hidden under my bed.
Heather Robertson, Juice & Toya, and Penny Barnshaw are my favorites! Penny, in particular, has a fantastic range of kettlebell workouts that I love.
I’ve been following Shelley Darlington’s Strong Curves program. She offers both at-home and gym programs. I wanted a straightforward lifting program where I could just play a video and follow along. Her program includes upper and lower body splits, warming up, mobility, and activation videos. I’m currently doing the home program, and it’s both manageable and really challenging. I’m enjoying it and appreciate her tips on form. I highly recommend it. Link
As someone with severe anxiety, all my workouts are at home. I dance with a 30 cm fitness step and weights, increasing the weight every two weeks. I started using 1.5 kg dumbbells in February, and now I’m at 5 kg. I do squats, lunges, plenty of marching with weights overhead, and lots of box jumps. I’ve lost 10 lbs so far.