You may have noticed or heard me whine about that I haven’t been running much lately due this nagging case of Plantar Fasciitus. This week I am feeling like it is finally getting better so there is hope. This have given me a new found appreciation for all of the indoor workouts I can do. I’ve always been a huge fan of cross training, so when I saw that this week’s topic the The Friday Five linkup was Indoor Workouts, I was excited to participate. I love linking up with Courtney, Mar & Cynthia it’s such a great way to discover new blogs.
1. Spinning– I’ve always loved spinning! I’ve written about the great benefits here before. There is something about the neon lights, loud music and the way the group energy is contagious. Lately, I’ve been going 2-3 times a week and I am loving the results. Almost makes me want to go back to teaching it again. A bunch of my MRTT running buddies also take classes with me so I don’t feel so left out not running.
2. Kick Boxing- For the last few years, I’ve been enjoying doing one on one kickboxing sessions with my trainer. It’s really an amazing cardio workout and quite the sweat fest. When else can you punch and kick someone and know that they won’t do it back? Plus I feel awfully bad ass in my pink boxing gloves!
3. Swimming– After 4 years I decided to go back to doing Tri races this year. I was really into them for a while but then kind of got burnt out and wanted to focus on longer running races. Ironically, having the foot injury right now, has set me up for some great tri training. So I am back in the pool!
4. Hot Yoga-I love Hot Yoga especially in the winter time. I love dripping with sweat and feeling completely spent. I really find I get a great stretch in my hamstrings, back and feet in a way I don’t get while stretching on my own. My fave yoga spot, Core Power, also has hot yoga sculpt classes with weights. Killer Workouts!
5. Solid Core- I’ve recently discovered this class and wow did it kick my butt! Anything that kicks my butt makes me want to try it again. I felt my abs for days. It’s a Pilates reformer on steroids. If you missed my recent review, check it here. I dragged along some of my MRTT buddies to check it out. Don’t let their smiles fool you-They were cursing me for days! I’m looking forward to going back again soon.
What indoor workouts are you loving? Will you keep doing them in the Spring?
oh yay love this sweaty list! Sing kills me it’s such a great workout! Love spinning and can’t wait to be teaching more this year! Great list
Oh didn’t know you taught! I used to a few years ago and I am thinking of getting back into it. I’m kind of enjoying being a student.
Spin and hot yoga… how I love thee. Thank goodness it has been warm enough this winter for us to run outside. Otherwise I’d be SOL because I don’t have any memberships!
ha ha yes! It’s been a good month for me not to be able to run much bc it’s been not so nice out around here.
This is awesome and so inspiring! You make all this stuff look like fun. Glad you are making the best out of a bad situation with your feet.
I love all of these activities. Even when I am running, I need to keep up the cross training.
I am OBSESSED with SolidCore! It is the best cross training workout I have found. Hope to see you at a class soon! -CK
I really like how hard it was! I plan to get back there soon. Happy Friday!
Sweating while swimming is the strangest thing to me but that is one of the BEST workouts. You do not realize how hard you are working until you stop and feel yourself breathing heavy!!! Great post Deborah!
Thanks! I know at first I didn’t believe swimming was hard bc I couldn’t feel the sweat but it is a killer! I am starving after I swim
I wish we lived in the same town! 3 weeks left on my restricted activity so I will have to live vicariously thru you all for a while! I miss my yoga class!
It would be fun if we lived closer huh? What if all the bloggers could work out together?? Hope you are feeling better.
I took a spinning class last night for the first time in MANY years and I can’t believe I waiting so long; it was a BLAST! I think this is going to be a regular thing for me now, and I definitely think it will be a great addition to my training. This is the first I’ve heard of Solid Core, but it sounds terrifyingly amazing! I will definitely keep an eye out for this one. Thanks so much and I hope you have a great weekend!
Spinning can be totally kick ass! I love the sweat and if you have a great instructor they can be so motivating. Enjoy getting your spin on.
I have not heard of Solid Core and am terrible at yoga & swimming but I do miss boxing (I used to be in a club in college) and I NEED to get back to another spin class!
Wow you were in a boxing club? I don’t think I would like it if someone tried to hit me back 🙂
I’m glad your foot is on the way to feeling better! This is such a great variety of indoor workouts that you do 🙂 I have to branch out some more and try these. I’ve still never tried a spin class.
What? You have to try a spin class-they are so great! Thanks my foot is feeling a little better plan to try to test it out tomorrow.
I love hot yoga though I don’t get to do it as often as I like. Here in Chattanooga we have heated power yoga classes which are amazing 🙂
I love heated power yoga and i find it really is a great compliment to running. I don’t get there as often as I should either.
Ever since the weather has been so cold I’ve been wanting to try hot yoga but I cannot find any in my area. I will have to look more into this.
I hope you find a place. It’s the best in the cold weather and I think a great compliment to running.
I’ve been doing CrossFit lately and really like it! I’m also a fan of treadmill running when it’s just too darn cold or icy out.
I’ve actually not tried crossfit yet-kind of scares me a little.
I hate a good ab workout during the workout but absolutely love a good ab workout after. I love when it hurts to laugh. I would love to try that Solid Core class
That’s exactly how it felt for days! I could feel it deep in there which is hard to get for me from traditional ab exercises.
Great ideas! Kickboxing has always been something I’ve always wanted to try, but never have. I don’t know why, but it just sounds like a lot of fun!
It’s the most fun workout that I do! Hope you get to try it 🙂
I haven’t tried Spin, although it’s all the rage. I do enjoy yoga but I have yet to give Hot Yoga a try. I’ll have to see out a class during our next winter blast!
I really enjoy hot yoga and find I get a great stretch from it.
Spin is my favorite! It’s perfect cardio during the winter months
I’m really enjoying it the past few weeks and I hope to keep it up when I get back to running.
Spin was my first fav group fitness class! Loved the music and neon lights! Lately I’ve been doing T25 and PiYo as my indoor workouts. Starting next week I’ll be adding more yoga! 🙂
Yes everyone is all over the yoga for next month. I am enjoying my spin classes a lot but still hope to get back to running soon.
A great list! Hope to get to Solidcore someday soon!
Coco and I are trying to go together next week I will let you know when and maybe you can join us.
I’ve been doing home workout DVD’s. Quick, but intense!
Totally off topic, but where did you get that Tweet box in your post (for lack of a better term?). Is it a plug in? A widget? I want that for my blog, but don’t even know what to search for. Thanks in advance!
No prob it;s called click to tweet in the plug ins. good luck!
I need to get to Solid Core, but I’m afraid I’ll love it and that’s not a habit I can afford LOL. Good for you for making the best of your injury.
Thanks! I’d still rather be running with you but at least I am keeping in shape. I am trying to meet Coco there next week I will let you know and maybe you can join us.
I haven’t tried hot yoga, but it sounds great for this time of year 🙂
It’s so nice this time of year! The warmth is so soothing. Hope you get to try it
Sorry to hear you’re battling PF. When I worked at a physical therapy clinic, I remember that being a particularly painful therapy for patients! I love teaching spin – it gets me the sweatiest, out of all the classes, and also Zumba 🙂 happy Friday!!
Thanks! It’s getting better but so frustrating. Spinning is great I feel like I am staying shape while not running.
Great list. Some things on here to definitely try sometime. Do enjoy some indoor swimming.
I need to mix up my workouts to stay motivated! I like a challenge. 🙂
The class I’m going to on Monday utilizes a contraption that looks very much like the one in your Solid Core pic! I’m excited to try it out!
ooh have fun! It was really challenging 🙂
I have also been suffering from really bad plantar fasciitis. It is so uncomfortable. I am really enjoying spinning in the mean time. I think I am going to have to do some swimming next just to spice things up.
It’s really annoying isn’t it?! Swimming has been a nice distraction. Hope we are both back to running pain free soon 🙂
Yes to Core Power Yoga! One of my goals this month was to get back into the pool 1x/week..not successful this month… hoping February I will form a habit.
I’ve enjoyed getting back in the pool too!
Love all of these workouts! I am a hot yoga/vinyasa girl, especially in the winter! This january I just completed a 30 day challenge of only hot yoga and while I miss running, it was a nice break and great to get into a hot room and sweat! A perfect break from winter (even though our winter is a joke compared to yours!) I also love Spinning and kickboxing, especially Turbo Kick Box! I haven’t tried or heard of Solid Core yet- need to check it out!
I’ve really been enjoying hot yoga too and I really feel a lot better when I do it. I miss running too!
Love this! So many of my workouts are solo because of my schedule. But yes to spinning/trainer, hot yoga, swimming. Kickboxing looks awesome! I took a class way back in grad school and thought it was a lot of fun. How do you have time to fit all these great workouts in?!?
I have no idea how I fit in all in! Now that my kids are older I have more time to do my stuff while they are out and about.
I keep saying that I’m going to try spinning – so far I haven’t done it though.
I do like working out indoors though – mostly at home!!
Swimming was a life saver when I had tendonitis. I still love it. Lately, I’m loving cross-training at the gym in a class setting. Lots of variety and intensity that keeps my body moving.
I have liked the swimming and the cycling and I hope to keep it up once I am running again. I do miss running though!
Would love to try a solid core workout. You have so much choice in the US !
We do have lots of fun choices here. They know people will pay anything and try anything right?!
I do love spinning and indoor cycling. I don’t belong to a health club and I couldn’t find anywhere that offered spin classes without a membership. So I did a computrainer class for cross training, 2 winters in a row. It was hard but great. I met a really good friend there, who at the time was training for an Ironman. She’s the one who really lit the endurance fire in me and got me to do my first marathon. What can I say?
I’ve heard those computrainer classes are great and hard. I may check those out at some point too!
I’m about to try Core Power in DC and I can’t wait to try the hot yoga! I’m really excited you’re swimming again and getting back to tris!
I am excited that I am getting back to tri races too just wish I didn’t have the injury that has kept me from running for 6 weeks. I am hoping I am over the worst of it.
I LOVE kick boxing, so much fun!!
I do too! It is