Working out, without a gym!

Hi OH friends,

I had such a great workout this morning that I thought I would share.  I have gotten in a rut where I go to the gym everyday but I either do a class, or I do the elliptical.  I find myself at a loss if I have to create my own workout without a teacher/class to motivate me.

So I decided to make a list of exercises that I have done in classes before, and downloaded a great free app called "Interval Timer".  I set the app to have 20 1:15 intervals and hit start.  Then I went down the list of exercises.  Even when it feels tough, I say to myself, "I can do anything for one minute and 15 seconds!" and guess what, I make it through.  At the end of the half hour, I am sweaty and feel significantly stronger. I honestly use 10 lb weights and a mat at the gym, but I feel like you could use cans of tomatoes and a rug if you are at home and don't have access to a gym!  

Two people I follow on Instagram who give good workouts are: @BodybyBrookeA and @alexajeanfitness

Hopefully this is helpful for even one person :)  If anyone wants to share their list of workouts, I would love that too!  This is a mix of cardio bursts and strength training.  Have a good day!  Emily

Em, this is AWESOME!  Thank you! 

I love the instagram rec's too.  Here are some of the people I get good ideas from on Instagram:

emilyschromm; Kettlebellkickboxing; bjgaddour;

Thanks for this post Em, you're my workout guru :)

Nice!  I am following them now!  Thanks for the ideas :)

Thanks for this!  I travel a lot and get sick of hotel treadmills :)

You and me both!  I actually started doing this last week when I was on vacation - I would do a 30 minute circuit of these exercises and then hop on the elliptical, and then I felt I could have an afternoon ****tail with minimal guilt :)

I like that, I am going to look for that app...