My New Gym in a Box!

My gym membership was fun while it lasted (a story for another day), but now I'm falling in love with the convenience and money-saving of turning my living room into a gym. 

I had a $30 gift card to Amazon (thanks sissies!) that I put to good use, and this is what I got in the mail today! I can't wait to try them all! Scott laughed when I opened up the box like it was Christmas and said, "Ahhh candy!" with a huge smile on my face. I'm know I'm a nerd, but all those pretty, bright colors on the cases, and the mystery of what each dvd contained, was like opening a box of mystery flavor skittles to me. 

There's nothing like a new workout dvd to add motivation to the everyday lull of working out. In fact, the only reason I did the pilates ball workout during Boston's nap time today was because I was so curious what pilates with a ball would be like. I was a little disappointed, but I guess it was still worth the $4 I paid for it. I didn't feel like it was much of a workout, but it's perfect for the days when I'm not in the mood for a sweaty, hard workout.

I love that all the dvds are different types of workouts so I'll have something for whatever mood I'm in that day. I got Bob Harper's yoga (I've never been a yoga lover, so we'll see if I can learn to like it), Jillian Michaels' abs, Pilates, Biggest Loser cardio, and one more I'm still waiting on which is a Boot Camp one. I'll let you know how they all are! I think I'm most excited/curious to do Jillian Michaels' abs. Not sure if I dare to do it the day before my half marathon though, so I might have to stay curious for a few more days. 

Do you prefer the gym, or do you like to do your own thing? 


Still time to enter my giveaway!