How can I be a home workout person?

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So prior to having my one year old I was very fit and active, went to the gym most days. I had a PT for weightlifting and would do lots of classes.

I've had to have lots of pelvic floor physio to get me back into a position where I was able to exercise again after a prolapse following giving birth.

However, now I'm back to work full-time, with a one year old I'm still breastfeeding and still wakes multiple times a night. I'm struggling to get time to go to the gym. I'm going to physio led Pilates once a week and doing a body pump class.

I really want to do more but struggling to get the time to go to the gym. I've never been good at home workouts I struggle to motivate myself and push myself without a trainer there. How can I become a home workout person? I know some people love it and get good results?

Any recommendations for programmes or YouTube workouts? I like something with weights and have dumbbells at home. I have a flat pancake bum now so looking to grow my glutes again but not sure if it's possible without a heavier barbell?

I'd like to know as well I've got all the gear, advice, workout plans etc but it's only going to a gym that works for me. I'm time tight as well!
Too many distractions at home.
Hope you have more will power than me!

Following for recommendations!
I go to a couple of HIIT/ bootcamp type classes locally, and have just started adding a home workout to my week with weights and bodyweight stuff, but all I do is put some music on and do whatever exercises I feel like, for as long/ heavy as possible. It's not exactly structured! A programme would be great.

To be honest, it sounds like you're doing loads already - well done, you're clearly very motivated.

In a similar boat here so no suggestions but wondered what physio led Pilates is and how to find it as sounds really good?

My method was that I didn't allow myself to shower until I'd done a particular period of exercising. I wrote myself a message on the bathroom mirror to remind me, which helped quite a lot.

I'm sure you know that you need progressive overload to build muscle so will eventually need more weight.
It is hard, especially when still bf. So give yourself some level of grace. Is there a gym nearby with a crèche and pt? Or can baby's dad manage for a couple of hours once or twice a week?

@FoxglovesAndLupins my pelvic floor physio recommended it to help with pelvic floor and core issues after birth. There were a few physiotherapist studios in my area that do it. As the class is led by a physiotherapist there's a lot of emphasis on correct postures and movements.

@Harrysmummy246 thank you! Sadly the gym near me with a creche is a bit out of my price range £££.

I do have the dumbbells where you can build up the weights so I can to progressive overload to some degree.

DH does have him for Pilates and the bodypump class but struggling to fit more in around work. Hoping a couple of home workouts might help when DS is in bed on an evening for now

I think a gym is best for progressive overload, variety etc. But sometimes it just isn’t possible.

in the pandemic I did les mills at home. Loads of variety, and I thibk they now have a heavier strength programme (tho you will still be limited by home weights). I found the knowledge I’d paid made me do it and there are structured programmes and challenges you can follow. It isn’t the same but would help you maintain fitness and baseline strength perhaps? I combined that with Lottie Murphy Pilates online and calisthenics (which is been doing before).

For calisthenics (bodyweight training) you would probably need a pull up bar for back and biceps (or your local park may have one) but can do push up progressions and dips for push (chest, tris and shoulders). Legs are harder without weight but you can do single leg stuff to advance a bit. I also bought some equaliser bars and a step

I'd recommend a peloton membership, you can get a good second hand bike for about £500 now, loads of other exercises on the app which you can cast to your tv. I was never a cyclist before but I'm hooked, had mine for 4 years and I love it

I love working out at home! Saves so much time (no commute, just wear whatever). My trick is to make it a routine - for me waking up one hour earlier but could be at night if that suits you more. The other trick is double screening. On one screen the workout and on the other a series I am binging - and I only watch this series while working out. I like Eleni Fit because you just follow along (no commentary) and she has loads to choose from. Otherwise I like long walks. I think you can definitely get a good workout without a gym.

I’m still trying to figure it out. I can’t exercise at home, I just find it really dull.

I can however run from home. Which I enjoy. But for weights etc I have to go to the gym. Luckily it’s literally round the corner from my house and my kids are older. One often comes with me.

So I don’t really have any advice except to say maybe try running. it only take about 30 mins (give or take) to run 5k and you can do it straight from home.

I have a crosstrainer from hirefitness which is great. Costs less than gym membership snd DH can use it too.

If you want a machine (not saying you do, but if) then I think hiring rather than buying is the way forward. You can always buy one later if you find you get enough use out of it. If not, then you're not stuck with a big expensive machine. We hired a rowing machine previously, didn't get on with it, it went back. Ssme with treadmill. But the crosstrainer is a winner.

Grow with jo workouts on YouTube are amazing, maybe set a reminder on your phone? You can custom to days if you don’t want to everyday!

Apps like Courtney Black or Bodycamp

Bodycamp do live workouts each morning if you need the someone to push you. They are also recorded on the app

I love working out at home. I do it early in the morning and just pull on any old leggings and top whereas at the gym I would feel the need to look presentable. Check out Caroline Girvan for weights workouts-she’s amazing! All her workouts are free on YouTube and she also has a paid app.

Caroline Girvan is fab on YouTube

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Thanks for suggestions of Caroline Girvan I'm going to give her workouts ago.

I'm also going to give couch to 5k ago as DH bought a second hand running buggy off marketplace for his half marathon training so at least I don't need childcare all the time for that! I was walking miles and miles everyday on maternity leave so not getting as much steady state cardio/steps in as I was

Caroline Girvan is fab. Her Iron series is a good one to start on.

I finally got into a routine after setting up a proper space and getting equipment I didn’t have to keep moving around.

The best thing I got was a pull-up and dip station that folds flat so I can store it behind the door — this is the one I got: https://khanhtrinhvn.com/foldable-outdoor-pull-up-dip-station/. It's sturdy and doesn’t take up much room, which really helped me stick with it.

caroline girvan is the ‘queen’ but i also love Sydney Cummings, she talks during the workout but not in an annoying way and is great at motivating .

you can do ones for specific body parts but she also has programs that last a few weeks and she’ll talk you through increasing the weight.

It has been mentioned many times here, Caroline Girvan workouts.
Warm up 5 mins + a 15/20/30 min work out.
I just use 5kg weights and a mat.
I started 18 months ago and it has changed my life,

There is a 15 min standing abs and 15 min kettle bell. Both a good work out if you are short on time.