Good Thing: My Step

As much as I miss the gym, I'm holding off on joining one until I'm sure we have the money. Luckily, I already have most of the things I need to do strength training at home (weights, a resistance band, a stability ball), so getting that done isn't too difficult. Cardio has been a little harder. The weather is getting nicer, so I'm able to get out more, but since I have knee problems, I can only run about once a week. I jump rope sometimes, but I'm sure it drives my downstairs neighbors insane. I get workout DVDs through Netflix from time to time, but I find that a lot of them aren't really intensive enough for me.

So, I went looking for other options. I happened across an adjustable step at Target for about $30.

I've always thought step aerobics seemed a little. . . not for me, and I was afraid that a $30 step would be too cheap to be sturdy, but it has proved to be a great investment. It actually came with two workout DVDs (one cardio and one strength training). I haven't done the strength training one (I love my weights and circuit training!), but the cardio one totally kicks my butt. The workout is on the short side, so I complete it twice back-to-back (sometimes with weights), and it gets my heart going just as much as running! It's a really great option if you are looking for a workout you can do at home. Maybe soon I'll have quads of steel!