It's common knowledge that exercise provides many health benefits, including weight loss. Losing weight and getting in shape seems to become easier tasks as you consider all the options available. One option, fitness DVDs, makes working out simpler and more time-efficient. Fitness DVDs are ready whenever you are, so you can work out at your convenience--and your only commute is to your DVD player, which saves gas and time.
Biggest Winner: How to Win by Losing
Jillian Michaels "Biggest Winner: How to Win by Losing" is a five-DVD set that promises to tone and slim your body. Michaels is known for her role as one of the personal trainers on the TV reality show "The Biggest Loser." According to Total Fitness DVDs, she holds two personal-training certifications and a black belt in Muay Thai, and she has been recognized by the College of Sports and Medicine for her achievements in advanced exercise nutrition and supplementation for training and performance. Total Fitness DVDs ranks Michaels' routine as an intermediate to advanced workout program. The DVDs combine for a full-body, strength-training workout as well as an aerobics workout.
Zumba Total Body Transformation
Zumba is a workout with dance moves to Latin music. It began as a group fitness class and has transformed into a brand. The Zumba Fitness website sells a group exercise series, home workout programs, music CDs and workout apparel. Its motto is "Ditch the workout, join the party." Zumba's DVD transformation series includes a basic workout, cardio, toning, abdominal routines and an express workout. The package includes two toning sticks to use during the workout.
P90X
P90X is a best-seller produced by Beachbody, which creates and sells at-home workout DVDs. P90X features a 90-day workout routine with a 12-DVD set that includes online support, a nutritional program and goal-tracking tools. The program uses cardio exercises, strength training, stretching and abdominal routines. It requires resistance equipment, such as dumbbells or resistance bands, and a pull-up bar.
The Wedding Workout
"The Wedding Workout," from Women's Health, is a 50-minute DVD with cardio and strength-training exercises. The program is designed to get women in shape for their weddings, but the routine can be used by anyone. Exercises focus on legs, butt, abs and shoulders, plus overall fitness improvement. An added feature targets a proper nutrition plan and walking gracefully on the bride's big day.
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