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Which exercise has changed your body?

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DarkDarkNight · 11/06/2017 14:47

I'm just getting back in to exercise and am currently doing DVDs at home. I am alternating between 30 Day shred, some Davina (15 Minute Fit and Intense) and Charlotte Crosby 3 Minute Belly Blitz. I'm enjoying them and want to stick to HIIT type training but would lie to incorporate something new.

I'm mostly limited to exercise DVDs but my mum has offered to babysit if I find a class I want to do. I'm thinking of Kettlebells as I want to do some weight training and think it might be better to do a class. I would love some kind of Yoga or Pilates, would I need a class for this or would a beginners DVD be ok?

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KatharinaRosalie · 12/06/2017 15:14

there's an entire topic for this:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/the_weights_room

MrsPeelyWaly · 12/06/2017 15:07

To the posters mentioning weightlifting - should we start a wee thread of our own?

dementedpixie · 12/06/2017 14:32

Powerhoop is good for toning the midsection too

MaidOfStars · 12/06/2017 14:17

Free weights, the heavier the better.

AuntieStella · 12/06/2017 13:27

I've had the flattest tummy I've ever had since I took up running.

But not much waist definition, so I'm just adding Pilates to see if that helps.

LillyLollyLandy · 12/06/2017 11:47

Lots of great suggestions here - I'll be stealing some of them!

MrsPeelyWaly · 12/06/2017 11:35

A mixture of kick boxing, yoga, gym, pump and running. Personally one type of exercise just unbalances my body, a variety made it strong

That's why I love Crossfit. It has a bit of everything in it.

SafeToCross · 12/06/2017 08:24

Maxi Climber . Like doing all over weights really, I have never had such muscle definition.

TheHobbitMum · 12/06/2017 08:11

Kettlebell for me & long distance cycling :)

Sunnydaysrock · 12/06/2017 08:09

I do half an hour every week day morning running on a trampette. It has been amazing for weight loss/maintenance. Has also improved my pelvic floor. I hold weights at same time so arms a bit toned...but cld do better!

bruffin · 12/06/2017 08:09

egym

bruffin · 12/06/2017 08:07

Have swam for last 15 years and that helps with diet when i upped it to 3 or 4 miles a week.
Now also doing egym, aqua and fitball pilates and lost inches all over without really dieting

ArgyMargy · 12/06/2017 07:59

Rowing. Truly amazing for stomach/abs, legs/arse but you have to do it properly. 95% of people I see on rowing machines are doing it wrong & risking damage to their back.

megletthesecond · 12/06/2017 07:54

A mixture of kick boxing, yoga, gym, pump and running. Personally one type of exercise just unbalances my body, a variety made it strong.

seoulsurvivor · 12/06/2017 01:07

I have been skint my entire life and had to walk everywhere including lugging heavy shopping. I got married to a man and started driving everywhere with my husband and my arse and arms got all flabby almost immediately.

So for me, just walking as much as possible, preferably while carrying heavy bags.

MrsPeelyWaly · 12/06/2017 00:54

Weights have changed my life. Totally addictive, such a thrill to lift heavier and heavier weights, just fantastic

I have to agree.

CaulkheadUpNorf · 11/06/2017 21:38

How about going bouldering? Not a class so you don't need to do it at a certain time, and it made a really big difference to me. The climbing community is really friendly too and there are loads of centres about.

cowgirlsareforever · 11/06/2017 21:33

Rowing.

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DarkDarkNight · 11/06/2017 21:31

Hi thank you for all your replies. I am looking around for classes for when I work up the courage.

The gym near me has a Body Pump class so it's good to hear that's a good option.

I love the idea of Pilates as I've heard wonderful things but I would definitely need a class. There's a few round here but nothing very specialised I don't think.

I'm really pushing myself at home, but I don't think I'll ever be good enough for spinning - stationary bikes are the one thing that kill me. I am so weak that heavy weights are probably a no go for me but I've heard they are so good for losing weight and toning.

The kickboxing sounds really good!

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Pinklady1981 · 11/06/2017 20:49

I too do the Davina dvds fit in 15 and intense. I enjoy doing exercise at home and really dont have time to do classes etc as hubby works shift work and i have 2 kids. I have been doing the dvds and changed my diet since sept and lost 20lbs. Feel so more confident and feel like me again!

Mulch · 11/06/2017 20:43

Lifting weights not body pump. Check out bodybuilding.com lots of great beginner programmes and fitness related articles to help you meet your goals.

TheMysteriousJackelope · 11/06/2017 20:21

DH bought a rowing machine for DD as she is in a rowing club. I started using it and it has thinned down my arms and legs and toned them up nicely, it also exercises my abdomen, back and my heart and lungs. It seems to be having a much better effect than I ever got from ellipticals.

sausagepastapot · 11/06/2017 20:14

Weights have changed my life. Totally addictive, such a thrill to lift heavier and heavier weights, just fantastic.

user1473602935 · 11/06/2017 20:12

I've done them all but def find the most effective by far are body pump, ashtanga yoga (i.e. A hardcore one) and barre Pilates

MrsPeelyWaly · 11/06/2017 20:10

Sorry, just to add that Olympic Weightlifting is a huge part of crossfit and at last I've found my sport.

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