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Yes, Ladies and Gents! It is true! You CAN lose weight and tone up that tummy watching TV! And no! This is not some gimmick… How you ask?

Workout videos! Before you roll your eyes and start raggin’ on the overly energetic- spandex wearing – stereotypical workout video divas, let me explain.

As much as we all say how much we LOVE going to the gym and getting out work-out on, aren’t there some days that you just want to sit on the couch?! (preferably with a dessert of some kind, huh?) The fact of the matter is, we’re not going to be excited to go to the gym EVERY DAY. We’re all entitled to off-days, of course, but for those who still want to get in a great workout without leaving their home, I have a solution. No it doesn’t require purchasing DVDs that you’ve never tried before only to find out you want to kill the woman with the shrill voice who resembles a chipmunk on acid do not connect with the trainer.

Most people who have digital cable have access to TONS of videos for FREE! I apologize if this isn’t news to most of you, but I recently learned of this myself after having had Time Warner for more than 2 years. (Basically, bare with me, I’m a n00b to Exercise TV On Demand)

Check out your ‘On Demand’ channel. Next, go to ‘free programming.’ Select ‘Exercise TV,’ and you are all set! Welcome to your own personal home fitness center. New videos rotate into the mix every few months, so once you get bored with the existing workouts, know that new material is around the corner.

For those of you without digital cable, I’ve got ya covered: http://www.exercisetv.tv/browsevideos.aspx

Just click on the ‘watch’ link on a video that appeals to you and voila!

I’ll admit, some of trainers featured make me want to gouge my eyes out don’t connect with me, but I’ve found some goodies on there, too.

Knowing that options like this are available it’s hard to make excuses not to at least put in 10 minutes. I’ve found that on days I don’t want to do ANYTHING those 10 minutes normally turn into 45, because really, what’s ONE more video?

Of course there are probably better DVDs out there, but even Jillian’s 30 day Shred has been featured on Exercise TV!

Do you use Exercise TV? What’s you favorite at-home workout?

p.s. did anyone else think of Kanye’s Workout Plan throughout this post?

Next week on ‘Work It’ Wednesday, I’ll be featuring tips and advice from professional trainers, as well as some of my favorite workouts. Stay tuned…

4 Responses to “‘Work It:’ Lose Weight Watching TV!!!”

1. kristisummer said:

   I do watch exercise tv from time to time, especially Jillian Michaels. If I can get one or two ideas for myself or my classes or clients I teach, I am happy

   Posted on March 18, 2009 at 11:12 pm | Reply
2. Gym Rat Girl said:

   Jackie Warner’s One-on-One Lower is amazing as is Carmen Electra’s Fit2Strip.

   I haven’t tried the Yoga yet, but there are instrutors featured who also teach live classes at Equinox in New York City.

   Posted on March 19, 2009 at 10:51 am | Reply
3. Elina said:

   I discovered on demand workouts a few months ago and I think they changed my life. You are SO right – sometimes going to the gym just does not seem appealing (as much as I love it) and sometimes a quick sweat session or a yoga practice is all you need, and why not just do it at home?!
   Love the blog, btw!!

   Posted on March 19, 2009 at 4:31 pm | Reply
4. What should you do if you can’t make it to the gym? | The Daily Balance said:

   [...] Save some time with Exercise TV or a workout DVD (like 30 day shred or Physique [...]

   Posted on March 31, 2010 at 9:14 am | Reply