Baltimore has just been hit with a bunch of snow in the past few days, which means: no running outside for this girl. Too much ice and slush and slippery stuff that I could injure myself on. Remember, I like safety. I’m not taking any chances. So, when there’s a 25-minute Tempo run on the schedule, what’s a girl to do? Workout DVDs, of course!
Here’s what I like to put on the agenda:
- Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred: now, I’m not a fan of Jillian Michaels. I actually find her really annoying. She says stuff like “C’mon guys! You don’t just get to the finish line and STOP!” … Really? Because I do. Why would you not? You’re finished. You stop. Do you propose that when I get to the finish line after a marathon, I should just keep on running? And go where? It’s just stupid. Just a stupid concept. She should have come up with something else that made sense. Also, the music totally stinks. It’s lame and dorky. I really like the moves and the structure of this DVD, I just very much recommend putting it on mute and composing your own soundtrack. Follow along and get a better workout that way. I do. Anyway, there are three 20-minute workouts (Level 1, 2, and 3). You do 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of ab work three times. It’s pretty intense if you follow it correctly, and I am usually getting a good sweat after the first 5 minutes.
- MTV Yoga with Kristin McGee: Now this I don’t have to mute. It’s really relaxing and Kristin McGee’s voice is very soothing. I do this 45-minute video after completing one or two shred levels. I feel like yoga (especially hot yoga if I can afford it and get to a class) is a great supplement to my running. It helps strengthen my core and increase my flexibility. Now that I think about it, I think Kristin McGee does a MTV power yoga and pilates video, too. I should totally buy those.
What kind of workout do you do when you can’t get outside or to a treadmill to run?
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