How to make your own home gym

Make your own home gym:

Preparation, preparation, preparation. As a Mom, we all know what happens when you venture out without diapers, snacks, your wallet. The same thing applies to fitness. You must have the right gear. I have put together a simple, inexpensive list of items to help you make your own home gym. Trust me, it won’t cut into your mani-pedi budget.

How to make your own HOME GYM:

Why? Many people know that I host “Kiana’s Flex Appeal,” (ahem, the “#1 rated fitness series on ESPN, reaching 80 million homes around the world,” by the way.) But what many people don’t know is that I am also the Creator and Founder.  Yup. I’m not just another pretty bicep, there are a few brains in my sun-kissed-$400-highlighted head. In fact, one of the most popular segments I developed for my show is the “Home Gym Workout” segment.

As a busy Fit Mom, you must have your own home gym. Why?

Benefits:

• save time not driving to and from the gym
• save money not paying for initiation fees or monthly dues
• you can workout in small bursts of time when convenient
• train when the baby is napping or kids are at school
• you can multi task and put in laundry - dishes - hair conditioner while you workout, wear what you want.

The challenges to exercising at home:

• you must be somewhat of a self-starter
• be self motivated to be healthier, lose weight and a better version of you.

Pros:

• I will make it easy for you.
• You can follow any of my online videos and workout with me in the convenience and privacy of your own home
• If DVDs are easier for you, check out my DVDs in the Fit Mom Store:

• Fit Mom Total Body Home Workout DVD: Total body workout to do at home, incl. My 7 day Meal Plan and Grocery List.

• 12 week Fit Mom DVD System: The exact home fitness routines I did to get in swimsuit shape 12 weeks after each baby.

• Total Body Fat Burning Workout: 15 minutes to burn fat and tighten your entire body.
• Total Body Workout using the Fitness Band: Total body workout using the versatile Fitness Band that I've used on my television shows.

Shopping List:

Here is what you need to make you own home gym:

1. Fitness Band: I have used this thousands of times in my personal life and on "Kiana's Flex Appeal" helping millions shape up at home. It is a stretchy band with handles. It enables you to do dozens of exercises and provides the ideal resistance for women. You can get both the Fitness Band and DVD in my online store. Use coupon code: FIT5 for $5 off.
2. hand weights found at any local sporting goods store. Buy a pair of 2.5 lbs. weights up to 20 lbs. weights, in increments of 2.5 lbs. on up.  (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10,....20).  I recommend buying the black or chrome weights as opposed to the colorful, girlie type. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for girlie stuff, just not when it’s time to focus on strength, power and weight loss.  Serious gear = serious workout.
3. walking or jogging shoes. Find some that are sturdy for weight training and good for cross training.
4. a new cute workout outfit. I always get a better workout when I dress the part. Think about it: picture yourself in a sleek pony tail, working out in a new functional fitness outfit. Then picture yourself in your baggy, ragged college sweats. *Check out my new Fit Mom Shirts - they are super soft, lightweight and come in new colors, styles and sizes. Visitors to Fit Mom TV enjoy $5 off with code: FIT5.
5. fitness ball: adds options to all exercises. doubles as a desk chair. I am sitting on mine as I type this out. Strengthens the core while you sit on your butt. Multi tasking is the way to go. If you must sit, might as well strengthen your mid section right?
6. if you’ve been training while, buy an adjustable weight lifting bench that goes from flat to incline to decline easily. Tip: Make sure it is fully lowered when not in use if you have young kids in the house.
7. Optional: new active wear, gloves.  Keeps your hands soft and helps you grip the weights.

Workout:

Watch “Kiana’s Fit Mom TV” and/or get my new Fit Mom DVDs.  I have broken down my 10,000 celeb television workouts into doable 10 minute workouts, just for you, my busy fit mama.  Pop in the DVD or come to www.fitmomtv.com every morning and follow along for 10 minutes. 

Come back and do it again. Do this every day and you WILL see a difference. The benefits of fitness are cumulative. 10 min. in the morning and 10 min. in the afternoon will give you the benefits of 20 min.

Make fitness part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth.

Do something different every time you train. Add brisk walking, walk up and down your stairs for 10 minutes, jump rope, walk the dog, chase the kids. The goal is to create a “Fit Mom Routine” and workout at the same time everyday (preferably in the mornings.) I am here to help motivate you, guide you and show you exactly what to do.

When to workout:

Moms 1st. Kids, husbands, pets 2nd. Put your needs first, my “burnt toast” mom. FYI: the burnt toast theory is when “we” (the ever giving mom) “take the burnt toast, the broken egg, the mis-shapen pancake and give the perfect toast, egg or pancake to your kids or hubby. 

You’ve got to make time for YOU.

Grab the perfect toast, give the kids the burnt slice, they never finish it anyway. Your needs come first. You must be healthy and strong to take care of everyone else.

By exercising first thing in the a.m., you will feel more productive, more energetic, more confidant and be more patient-all day.  Hit the weights, go for a brisk walk, follow along to Kiana’s Fit Mom TV, first thing in the morning, before the day gets away from you. It makes for better choices throughout the day.  Reverse snowball effect.

I'm on your side! Mom on a Mission, 

Kiana Tom 

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Quick Links:

• Watch Fit Mom TV Shows- On Air NOW

• 12 Week Fit Mom Makeover DVD Set
• Fit Mom Total Body Workout DVD
• Fit Mom TV Shirts
• Kiana's 20 Favorite Healthy Go-To Recipes
• 7 Day Meal Plan & Grocery List
• Home Fitness DVDs