Between work, school, being a mom and girlfriend, I often struggle to find the time to workout. As much as I would love to join a gym and take classes, I lack the time to make that kind of commitment. I also love to do workout videos mainly because I love to watch someone do the workout with me – it ensures that I don’t miss reps and get it done. I recently found out about a new fitness service called FitnessGlo. I have mentioned it a few times on the blog before, but after trying it out for over a month, it’s time to let you know why I love it so much!
First of all, the workouts are split into different categories and you can choose a workout by style, teacher, level and duration. My favorite way to make sure that I get a workout in the little time that I have most morning is by clicking on the duration tab. The workouts range from 5 to 45 minute, and you can create a playlist to combine workouts, without having to stop and fiddle with your computer. FitnessGlo was created by women with busy women in mind and I think they were spot on in regards to this feature.
There is a good variety of workouts too. It’s not just all cardio either, there are strength training, step and click and go classes and even my new favorite – barre. The first barre classes appeared on FitnessGlo about two weeks after I started using it, and they have been my go to classes. They also add new classes three times a week, so there is basically an endless supply of new workouts. You can’t get bored! I also really like the stretching. I sit behind a desk for basically 10+ hours a day, and I come home feeling really tight and achy. The stretches work wonders.
The best part about FitnessGlo is that I can do my workout in my pjs and no one gives me dirty looks. I roll out of bed and get my workout done. I can also put on a class at anytime during the day. When I get bored with chores and laundry – relax with a quick FitnessGlo class. I also love that for most of the classes, you don’t need much more that some weights and a mat. You can also control your intensity level by using heavier weights. I did the Hit Every Major Muscle Group in 20 twice – once with five pound weights and once with eights and you could feel the difference, even with only three extra pounds.
Aside from just the classes, the FitnessGlo website has a lot of cool features to track your fitness. You can favorite classes, so that when you fall in love with a class, you don’t have to search through classes to find it. They also track which classes you have done, so if you’re like me and like to do new classes, you will know which ones you have under your belt already. There is also a balance tracker that tracks the percentages of cardio, strength and stretching that you do each week in order to ensure that you aren’t focusing on one area too much. You can also create your schedule for the week and have e-mail or iCal reminders sent to so you don’t forget.
FitnessGlo is offering a 15 day free trial to everyone so that you can see if you love the classes before you sign up for the $12/month fee based subscription. They were also kind enough to offer one of my readers a free 90-day subscription, and all you have to do it hit up the Rafflecopeter below! Happy sweating!
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FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own.
Getting to try Barre classes from the comfort of your home sounds like a winner to me! I’ve wanted to try out Barre classes after hearing so many positive reviews about it, but I haven’t found anywhere in Hawaii, and I’m not about to go join, yet another gym, to try to out.
Thanks for the review!
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Oh, and to answer the giveaway question, I currently love using my TRX at home!
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I love doing Zumba at home. I get so self conscious in the gym classes but at home I am totally BEYONCE! LOL!
Great giveaway!
Thanks!
I like so many different kinds.. yoga, Pilates, aerobics, strength, and this is right up my alley!
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I am currently working out with dvd’s and yoga/Pilates. Then to throw in some Tabata 🙂 This is an awesome giveaway 🙂
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I love having at home options for working out for days like today where the toddler isn’t having the day care 😉
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This seems like such a good option, especially for days when I want to workout, but just don’t want to go to the gym!
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes to do workouts in my pjs.
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Very cool! I’ve only ever done Taebo at home 🙂
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I would love to try Fitness Glow! My favorite at home workout is using workout apps on my iPhone.
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I want to try barre! (:
I love how there’s a ton of options and classes to pick from!
Sounds like a great program!
I love using my elliptical at home, but yoga is great too!
I really like circuit training and kettlebell workouts at home. I would love to try something new, like barre!
For at home workouts, my favorite is pilates! I also enjoy doing interval and circuit training work outs.
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I typically run at home on my treadmill, but am always looking for ways to shake it up!
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I love cardio at home, I also enjoy walk at home videos.
OMG! Like you, I just don’t have the time to make the commitment to go to a gym, but this FitnessGlo would be awesome! I workout at home and this would be a great new fitness tool!!! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
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I like bootcamp/tabata style workouts. Something that gets the job done in less time.
I really like doing body weigh circuits at home, though motivation from a DVD or YouTube video always makes me push a little harder.
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I love doing yoga at home, but also strength with a little cardio. It’s less embarassing to do crunches at home than in the gym.
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I like doing body weight exercises and jumping rope from home.
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I love to find workout videos online. There are a lot of them that are free or low cost. I love doing muscle strengthening exercises at home!
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I love it whenever people get together and share views.
Great website, keep it up!
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