Must Haves: Workout Videos

O.K. So, I know that not everyone agrees... but for me, Workout Videos are a definite Must Have!

And I have lots of reasons. Really I do:

1. In case you have not noticed already, I am one of THOSE people who hate to leave the house without makeup. Never an issue with workout videos.

2. I buy the 10 minute segmented ones (try '10 minute solution'). I almost always get motivated, once I start, to keep on going. And I can usually make it through at least one 10-minute segment by telling my kids I am having "mommy time." I can always pick up more 10 minute segments later in the day.

3. It is REALLY hard to get 3 people out of the door in the dead of winter. Just one more excuse not to make it to that overpriced gym.

4. Variety. Variety. Variety.

5. I can alter my workouts based on my daily mood. For example, after eating a cup of chocolate chips last night, I decided that I needed punishment and proceeded to use my caffeine high to do a Boot Camp video. Whenever I am feeling menstrual, I do yoga relaxation... you know, the ones where you just squeeze your butt muscles, but never actually have to stand up once.

6. CHEAP!!! I buy new ones every once in a while off of Amazon whenever I am losing my motivation. I have a yoga mat and yoga strap and sneakers, and that covers every DVD I own.

7. If I get sick of one, or stop working out for a while, I don't have the added guilt that comes with, say, a $500 treadmill, or monthly membership plan.

8. I can explore different workout styles without feeling like an idiot when I mess up the routine (at least, I think my kids don't notice). I have bellydancing, ballet, yoga, pilates, latin dance, etc.

9.Here is where I worked out today. I just did 30 minutes, and had interruptions between my 10 minute segments. I have to move a coffee table each time, but that counts as calorie burning, right?:

Of course, I have learned: I still have to actually DO IT to get results. Imagine that!