Work It.

I've been looking for ways to up my workouts lately.  This is hard because I'm kind of picky when it comes to working out for several reasons:

1.  I refuse to spend money to work out.  I had a BAD experience with a gym I shall not name and I can't seem to get over it yet (it was only 4 years ago...cut me some slack).

2.  I want to work out everything in the shortest amount of time possible.  While it is fun, it's not as much a hobby as it is for health.  I'd rather spend my time doing things I like more.

3.  It must not require equipment ( or at least very little equipment).

4.  It needs to be able to be done in a small space (we are still in an apartment).   I prefer to work out at the park but some days thats not an option.

5.  It needs to get me out of breath and sweaty.  I don't feel like I've worked out if I am not sticky and breathing hard.

6.  It needs to have the big three (cradio, resistance, flexibility).

Yeah... I know...I have problems.

This week, I've pinned down a system that I actually like.  Hey, you gotta do what works, right?

• I start with this video because I REFUSE to stretch cold muscles.

• Then I load up the baby jogger and go on a short run.

• Then I do the exercises in this video at home if Sophie needs a nap or at the park if the weather is nice.  

• I finish with some light stretching and call it a day.

The whole routine takes about an hour.  Which is a bit of time, but I really feel "worked out" when I'm done.  Depending on my schedule that day, I can take things out or add things to make it shorter or longer.

What works for you?