Awesome workout videos for free!

I can't believe I haven't blogged about this before, but Sparkpeople.com is a fantastic place to help you get in shape. They have a point system you can add to each time you work out, a community connection to help make it more personal with those in your area, meal planning helps, free workout videos- I mean it really is amazing, and even more amazing is you don't EVER have to pay anything! It was started by two people that got rich off eBay and wanted to give back to the world.

I actually only use the workout videos, but if I wanted to start somewhere with getting in shape, this would definitely help motivate me- like adding stickers to a chart when you did something as a child- except an adult version. They also have what they call a Swimsuit Bootcamp, and a cardio bootcamp. 10 minute workouts anyone can do anywhere without (almost) any extra equipment that will kick you into shape. Who doesn't have 10 minutes to do a workout at home or at work at the end of the day.

I started using these because it was too cold to go running at 7 AM before my husband left for work, and we don't have a treadmill. But now I add it in at least once or twice a week, because it helps work other muscles, and actually is a better workout than running, if you jog in place during the time she marches. My favorite is the Jumpstart cardio. I usually do two of the workouts during one exercise session, but you could just start with one, or do 4 or 5 if you're really ambitious. I hope you have as much fun with it as I have.