Whole New World

So last night I waited too long to go on a run outside (it got dark and I don't like to run in the dark alone), so I went to the gym to do cardio, and EVERY machine in the building was taken. Granted, it was 5:30, right when everyone gets off work and it's extremely busy. I forgot about this, since I don't have a job where I go to work and get off at 5. As I was looking around for a machine, ANY type of machine, a guy walked by and snickered and said, "good luck finding a machine". So, with head hanging down, I left. On the drive home, I tried to think what I could do. I could go to another gym, but I knew another gym would be just as packed. So I decided to try something I have never done before, I decided to try an online/on DEMAND cardio workout at home. WHAT??? I know, I don't usually try new things. I have my routine and I like my routine. Plus, previous to last night, I thought that I wouldn't get as good of a workout from some chick on TV than I can give myself. My sister, who just had a baby, but is wayyy more of a nazi than I am about working out, does on-DEMAND at home with her new little guy in his little seat while she works out in front of the TV, so I thought I could at least find something to hold me over til today. Hahahahaha....

Boy...was I wrong about On Demand! I feel like I got rammed by a truck this morning...(which I like, strangely). I was also totally opened up to a ton of great options! I don't know about your cable provider, but mine offers a ton of options- there are 1o minute workouts, 30 day weight loss workouts, AM & PM workouts, ABS workouts, Biggest Loser workouts, cardio workouts, toning workouts, pilates workouts, quick burn workouts, yoga workouts, etc etc. I was SHOCKED to find so many great options! There are workouts by Jillian Michaels, Carmen Electra, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Harley Pasternak, Jackie Warner, plus more! I'm serious- so crazy. I feel like maybe I'm not going to go to the gym for a few months. :) There are categories such as "Fun Fitness", "Most Popular", "Slim and Sexy", "The Skinny" "New Year's, New You" and "Walk for Weightloss".

What I want to know is...how long have I been living under a rock!? Since when did Exercise TV get so good? Plus I can workout right from the convenience of my own home, you can't know how nice it was to just sit in front of my TV alone and uninhibited as I sat there and did a million jumping jacks, because I knew no one was watching. :)

Have you ever used your on-Demand options?

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