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I’m always sharing tidbits of my workouts on snapchat (username alexisroch) or Instagram. Quick & Easy home workouts that actually work are by far my favorite because you can do it every day without running out of time.
Before we talk about these workouts, I want to mention something I have to be super careful about is the impact on my joints since I have RA. Especially my elbows and knees. It is bummer sometimes because I would love to do more high impact things. It’s not an option though, so all of these workouts are very gentle on your joints.
This is an extension from last year’s home workout post. Everything today is a 10- 30 minute workout too!
Many of these are free on youtube, a few are DVDs I bought from Amazon!
Since I will continue to update this post periodically with all the videos I am testing, be sure to save this to reference!
10 – 30 Minute Home Workouts that Actually Work!
10 Minute Pilates DVD
I have tested many 10 minute Pilates videos, and these are by far the best. First, I must say using a band is a game changer for anyone workout because it really targets those deep muscles you don’t normally get to. Plus, you will always see quicker results.
Below are the videos I have tried, and they work the best!
10 Minute Tone & Tighten
10 Minute Slim & Sculpt
Although this looks like a similar DVD to the one above, it is a totally different type of movement. I love how different it is!
Total Body Pilates with Mini Ball
My favorite part about this DVD is the little mini ball it comes with. It really intensifies the workout, but you don’t even realize it. The ball mimics the type of things you do in a Pilates studio, which is amazing. This DVD has a 20 minute workout along with a 30 minute one.
The Firm Sculpt and Tone Pilates
I have literally had this DVD for 10 years. It was one of the first Pilates workouts I tried. It is about 30 minutes long, but I saw results from this after a few workouts. It works the entire body which I love!
Tracy Anderson’s 8 Minute Arms
I love all of her workouts because they are quick and easy. You usually don’t even need equipment which I love! I have been doing this arm workout for years, and I can do it pretty well even with rheumatoid arthritis in my elbows.
Tracy Anderson also has a line of workout DVDs that are really fast and effective.
10 Minute Fat Blasting Circuit
This is another one I have been doing for years. It is so fast and easy! I will put it on my phone and do it anytime I need a quick workout.
In addition to walking almost everyday, I try to incorporate strength training every couple of days at least. Keep this post to reference because I will continue to update with my favorite workout equipment, DVDs, and videos that I test out!
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This is great! I’ve been doing Blogilates workouts on youtube recently but always looking for something new to try!
I used to do Blogilates! They have some great workouts! These have really made such a difference for me the past few years, I love how easy they are to do at home 🙂
I needed this! I really want to start doing Pilates. It’s so hard, but everyone has such great results !
Pilates are definitely more challenging, but they have made such a difference in muscle tone for me!!
I am interested in Pilates – I hear it adds to your health, strength, etc. Haven’t done a video workout – watched them from the comfort of the sofa (lol). How are the resistance bands on your joints, Alexis? I have some difficulty with them on my wrists so I’m better off with free weights. I’m most comfortable with med-heavy weight training but I need more cross training.
Pilates has truly changed my life. My health and RA are much better overall. My hardest joints to deal with are my elbows, so I can’t lift weights anymore 🙁 Band work has been a great way for my to strengthen my arms since I can’t do much else. I like using the Pilates videos for the band work since it is pretty gentle on my fingers, wrists, and elbows. The other good thing about Pilates bands is they have a lot of give to them, so they aren’t very tough to pull. Some bands are way to strong, so I stick with these 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t really do much that’s high impact either – I have bad knees and scoliosis, so you know. hah
It is definitely hard to workout when you have physical limitations! That is what I love so much about Pilates, so easy on the joints 🙂
I love finding good at home workouts for rainy days or when I can’t make it to the gym. This is such a good resource!
It is so nice to have something at home that actually works! Hope you can find a new one to use at home 🙂
I need to try some of these! I’ve literally never done pilates before but I hear is such a good toning workout! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
It has been my favorite workout over the years, it works so good!
LOVE this post! I’m all about home workouts <3
Green Fashionista
Oh me too!!
I haven’t worked out at home in a while. but all of those look really good. I may do this soon!
I love working out at home now that I don’t live next to a gym! We live out in the country, so that was something to get used to when we bought this house. Now, I really like it though 🙂
Never tried pilates, and until recently had never tried any form of yoga but now I do yoga each morning
Yoga is a really good too! Pilates is very similar, just a little more fast paced 🙂
Your post is really making me want to give Pilates a try now! Thanks for sharing the workouts that work. Stopping by from the #HomeMattersParty
They have been such an awesome workout for me over the years!! Thanks Nicole!
For busy on the go women, a 10 to 30 minute workout is great. Thanks for sharing these quick and easy workout videos you’ve tried and I’m sure it works wonders and are greatly effective!
They are all really great workouts! I enjoy them!