Pull Up Bar: Resistance Bands

Resistance bands: P90X - 3.5/5 Still popular, the first in this series has 12 workouts. You workout 6 days a week for 60-75 minutes - so definitely requires commitment. Tony uses sound training principles and introduced "muscle confusion" which is simply his wording for varying training to avoid hitting a plateau. Equipment: Resistance bands or dumbbells, a pull up bar and a mat Bottom line good workouts but challenging time commitment, according to CTV. P90X3 - coming soon These will be 30 min. workouts to fit the needs and trend for time-efficient training and Home workout videos have come a long way from the Jane Fonda days. Home workout DVD's now provide a great option if you can't make it to the gym. Many are packaged as a series offering multiple workouts, variety and progression with training. Beachbody currently dominates the market with a strong team of trainers that instruct popular formats including kickboxing, boot camp and dance. There well-produced with online blogs and communities you can get additional information, motivation or connect with other class keeners! Overall, the bar has certainly been raised with options to suit any fitness level and workout preference. These programs make working out at home more appealing and help to give you a more similar experience with the workouts, support and interaction that used to be limited to the gym. What's hot and/or new? P90X Series - Tony Horton P90X2 - 4/5 P90X2 includes 12 new workouts with the same variety and an increased focus on athletic performance. Workouts are more intense so the schedule is reduced to 5 days a week to allow for recovery. There is more flexibility in the workout schedule but each still ranges from 55-70 min. Equipment: Resistance bands, dumbbells, pull up bar, mat, medicine balls, stability ball and a foam roller Bottom line more reasonable workout time but very intense to tough to leap into without already having a good base level of fitness first. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.