Lets talk excercise-

Aside from chasing a VERY actively toddler all day long - I go for a 1 mile jog/day (well Im still walking half of it- Im slowly building up the endurance to be able to go the whole mile!)

I know I need to get more excercise into my routine and Im not sure how... I really dont wanna spend the $$ on a gym every month however I am considering joining a yoga class (but is that even really a workout?)

I use to be big into tae-bo- and in the past it really helped me tone... I could go dig up the old DVD's,,????

Any suggestions??

Re: Lets talk excercise-

You do not need to invest in a lot of expensive things...If you like walking/jogging, stick with that, but I would up the time to 30-45 minutes at least.
Once you get that down, then start playing with the intensity.

I would also consider some strength training. Yoga is not bad for stretching & relaxation. some of the positions do require muscle strength too.

Dvds work too, especially if the weather is bad.

Re: Lets talk excercise-

Do you have DirectTV? There's a FitTV channel, and there are workout shows on it. I love Cathe Friedrich! (I have a ton of her workout DVDs too).

You could also add some sprints to your jog, and do some walking lunges too.
Pushups are a great upper body exercise.

Re: Lets talk excercise-

Yoga is definitely a workout if you do it correctly. It involves strength, balance and stretching. I've found that yoga centers are pricey - I just go to the class at my gym (about half the price of the local yoga center). I also use the elliptical and weight machines at the gym so it's worth it for me.

The nice weather is here so try going on more walks with your DS - and playing at the park! Go on the see saw, the swings, the jungle gym (or whatever you call it), monkey bars - it will give you a workout and you get to spend time with your DS too.