Good morning! I hope you guys are enjoying a fabulous weekend!
Between the SHINE Women’s Conference on Thursday and Friday and my AFAA Group Exercise Certification course yesterday, I feel like I haven’t had much computer time with you guys! Friday was the final day of SHINE and we all agreed that it was fabulous. On Thursday night they opened with “Oh Happy Day!” and I basically freaked out. That song is so fabulous.
SHINE was the first Christian women’s conference I’ve ever attended and I have only good things to say about it. I am still very much growing in my personal journey and am glad I was able to attend the conference with my mom and sister and my sister’s boyfriend’s mom and sister. We had such a warm group and I loved listening to the various speakers with such kind, loving women.
Yesterday I spent the day at an AFAA Group Exercise Certification workshop and will know the results from the practical and written exams within four to six weeks. I think it went really well and I’ll be sure to share more about the experience on the blog soon.
And now I have something to share with you guys that I think many of you will enjoy, especially those of you who are on the go a lot, don’t have a gym membership or prefer to work out at home.
FitnessGlo
In between the conference sessions on Friday, we had a two-hour break and since were all feeling a little antsy from sitting for most of the day, we decided to do an at-home workout. I plugged my computer into the television and my sister and I spent some time on the FitnessGlo website selecting a workout we thought we all might enjoy from the various videos available on the site.
I first learned about FitnessGlo through a partnership with FitFluential and was immediately impressed with the workout videos on the site. There are tons! (Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are 100 percent my own. I loved this site!)
FitnessGlo is a website created for women by women with busy women in mind. The website features workout videos with varying intensities from level one (On My Way) to level three (Good to Glo). Their videos last anywhere from five to 45 minutes, so they’re perfect for on-the-go women who might only have a small amount of time to squeeze in a quick workout before work.
We decided to try Ilyse Baker’s barre workout because I already knew I liked her teaching style since I’ve taken a dance class with her before at the Reebok headquarters last year.
Her energy is contagious without being annoying. She’s motivating but lets you know she’s feeling the burn, too!
The workout lasted 30 minutes and we were engaged the entire time.
We started sweating and definitely felt the burn! My sister and I liked it so much that we decided to try another 30-minute video immediately after the barre workout. We selected Amy Dixon’s Cardio Athletic workout which included lots of intervals. It was right up my alley!
I loved the format of the workout and the way Amy took us through several exercises for 30, 60 and 90 second bursts of intense cardio. My sister and I were super sweaty by the end of this workout! Amy was awesome… and kind of looks like Laura Prepon from That ‘70s Show to me a little bit! I’m also hoping to pitch a similar class to my boss at the gym because I think it could be a hit in a group exercise format.
The site makes it easy to sort through videos by duration, workout type, instructor and level.
If you need a little push to start your routine, FitnessGlo offers an 8-week customized jump-start program and ways to track your workouts and make sure your routine includes a balance of strength, cardio and stretching.
Access to the FitessGlo website costs $12 a month, but anyone can receive a free 15-day trial. And one of you will win a free 90-day membership!
To enter this giveaway for a free 90-day FitnessGlo membership, simply comment on this post telling me why you are looking for a great at-home workout option or what type of workout video you’d be most excited to try. Barre? Core strength? Cardio dance? Let me know!
I will randomly select one winner on Monday.
Good luck!
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I have a desk job and would love to be able to take a breather during the day and work up a sweat. I would like any cardio or barre video!
I’ve been looking for some good at home workouts lately bc I will be traveling every week this month for work, and I need something I can do in my hotel room! I think the cardio interval workout sounds awesome!
How fun does this site look? I do project-based work and my hours (between work, kids and home) are erratic so I have trouble finding exercise classes that fit my schedule. An on-demand option is terribly exciting!
This would be great, because I sometimes can’t fit in an entire trip to the gym, and I still like to get in a workout. This looks like a fantastic option! I would love any strength training videos because I am trying to tone up for my upcoming wedding! 🙂
This site looks awesome 🙂 I’ve been thinking lately about picking up a fitness pay-per-month site to mix up my fitness routine, and FitnessGlo looks like it might be the way to go! Not the cheapest I’ve seen, but I really love the idea of a for-women-by-women workout site 🙂
I’m trying to switch my gym time from evening to morning this summer but I unfortunately do not have a gym near me, so I’m going to be doing a lot more at home workouts. This would be great to help with the transition!
I just had a baby a few weeks ago and.this seems like a great way to start losing weight. Cardio dance sounds fun!
I would love to have a plan that would hold me accountable and take the guesswork out of combining strength and cardio. I love dance workouts like Zumba!
I would love to try out FitnessGlo. I recently became active, even taking up running – which if you know me is a miracle since I have never enjoyed. I found your site a few months ago and have kept up daily taking inspiration from your posts. FitnessGlo would add some fun cardio and strength training classes to my days when I am not running. Thanks for the posts!!
These are great! I’ve recently started adding in more at home workouts, especially when my schedule is extra busy or I’m traveling a lot. Would love to try the barre, lower body and core strength to learn some new exercises and keep things fresh!
I would be interested in trying to some barre workouts!
I’m a recent college grad and I’m scared about staying in shape without the free gym at school. I don’t have the funds for a gym membership so something like Fitnessglo would be great for me! I love barre workouts too!
I am all about doing at home workouts in the evening when the gym gets packed! I try to get my cardio in early, but I would love to try some different strengthening videos in order to add some variety to my workouts!
Mother of 3 small kids – hard to get away! I would love to try the core strength workouts!
I would love to win the membership to get ready for my bachelorette party!
That website sounds perfect for my ever changing workout moods!
I am in need of a change to my current workout program and this sounds perfect!!!! I think I would like to try cardio dance, since I would feel more comfortable doing it at home than in front of others.
As a runner, I am looking for fun new ways to cross train and this looks great!!
I like doing circuit and kick-box workouts at home. Would love the Fitness GLO!
The instructors are all amazing too!
I’m a mom to two little kids and I also work full-time. I made it my goal this year to devote my time after work to my kids and not workout (unless it was a workout that could include them). So now I’m trying to find ways to work out during my 30 minute lunch break or early in the morning. It would be great to try out the cardio dance videos – sounds fun!!
I loVe working out at home. I often feel like working out but not getting in my car (Lazy I know) so this would be perfect to keep me on track 🙂
I like working out at home and am looking for some new workouts to incorporate into my running routine. I really want to try the Barre.. looks fun!
I’ll have to check these out. The kettlebell cardio & strength video looks tough… but in a good way.
I want to try some Barre workouts! My work schedule prevents me from going to any of the barre classes in my area but I love them!
I love working out at home and I had been wanting to try some Barre workouts. The nearest barre centre is 40 miles away! If I can include them in my home workout, it would be wonderful.
I used to attend barre3 classes regularly, but I am new mom and it makes it hard to get out! FitnessGlo would be great because I could choose a workout that fits into my schedule. Core strength would be a great area for me to focus on, and of course I would love to try something fun like dance cardio/zumba!
What a neat website! I’m doing INSANITY now, but after that it would be nice to have access to so many different types of at-home workouts to try.
With summer coming up and graduation, I most likely won’t have time to go to the gym. This would make a great substitute!
I would love to have a membership for a break from my regular workouts…I need a change up 🙂 I love Barre classes and this would be a more budget friendly option
I have an office/desk job and always love at home workouts or quick mini workouts at work. This could be perfect!
Cardio dance all the way – I love dance workouts!
I have tried barre classes and love them. But ultimately, I’d like to do something that doesn’t require much equipment and ideally that I can do at my desk while on long conference calls!
I’ve had THE most rediculous travel schedule this month for work and have been away from home (and my gym) for 24 out of the last 30 days. All this the week after my last half marathon! So I’d LOVE to have several at-hand, in-home workout options like this!
I am currently inbetween gyms with my busy summer schedule (out of state weddings almost every other weekend!) so I need something that I can do wherever I am!
I live abroad as an au pair in France and I get paid barely enough to go out to the movies once a week, much less enough to afford anything for my health. My host family feeds me heavy/fatty French food (even though they know about my high cholesterol) and I often feel absolutely helpless when trying to stay healthy and fit in this strange environment far from home. I have resorted to digging into my meager savings in order to afford a few fruits a week, some protein powder, nuts, etc (and sneakily eating them in my room), but I still can’t afford a gym membership in France – they’re insanely expensive! I would love an opportunity to exercise for free, in the comfort of my little room, so that I can fight off the cholesterol and overal health deprivation that I live in here in France. Its an uphill battle, but I’m working every day to be stronger, inside and out. I have my fingers crossed for FitnessGlo!!!
With school and work, I never have time for a workout and I always regret it! I try my hardest to fit in a workout 4-5 times a week, but it’s hard to get over to the gym that often. I would love to try FitnessGlo! It sounds like it’s just for me! I love cardio dance and would be excited to try those routines!
I am starting grad school in the fall, and since I am anticipating being quite busy I am on the lookout for quick at home workout options. I think this might be perfect!
I am the self-proclaimed queen of home workouts! I love working out at home, and I would love to try some of the barre workouts because I’ve heard such great things about them, but I don’t have anywhere to take a class! This website sounds amazing!
My schedule has been so different lately that I have found it impossible to get to the gym. This would be perfect for me because I can take a break whnever in the day and get some exercise in!
I’m moving across the country next week for a job opportunity because I just graduated. It would be wonderful to have an at-home workout to use while I get settled! I will definitely enjoy trying the core strength workout, and the cardio dance also sounds fun!
I’m constantly looking for new workouts. I get bored so easily that I become unmotivated. I would LOVE to try the cardio dance. Fun workouts are the best.
For the last year I have been primarily walking for exercise, but after adopting a super-sniffing beagle six months ago, the pace of my walks has slowed considerably. I need another boost to my exercise routine that I can do after my husband goes to work and I need to be home with the kids before work/school. In the past I have loved doing videos but, let’s face it, they can get old fast … so I love the idea of having a lot to choose from!
We just moved to a new house and the closest gym is… less than ideal in terms of the classes that are available. I need to get some creative crosstraining in!
I would love to try out Barre!
I’m always up for trying any new workout and this website looks awesome to help fit in workouts!
I’d love to try this website’s workouts! I dont have access to a gym, so I am always looking to shake up my at-home workout routine. Thanks!!
I’m starting to study for the Bar and my days will be completely packed from 9-1, 2-5, and 6-9 every day, so I’d love to save time by doing workouts at home instead of traveling to the gym. I really like barre workouts so I would definitely try those out first. Thanks Julie!
I would love to try this! I work from home and find it tough to fit in a workout during the day and often the issue is I don’t know what to do. This site would make it easy to get in a quick workout and I would love to try all different types of videos.
This is a great idea! In a month my husband and I will be in major transition as we buy a house. It results in me being further from our gym for 3 months (90 days!) so I need at home workouts for the majority of my exercise!