Time and money are generally the top two reasons for not exercising. One solution for both issues is exercise DVDs. These resources can be purchased from stores and online, and they can be checked out of your local library. Working out at home offers convenience and privacy. It is an inexpensive and easy way to fit exercise into the busiest of schedules. This top 10 exercise DVD list will streamline your choices so that you can get started today.
P90X
This exercise program is led by personal trainer Tony Horton. He uses a technique called muscle confusion and manages to provide a variety of new moves and routines in 12 workouts. Also included is a three-phase nutrition plan and supplement options.
New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout
Great for dancers of an intermediate to advanced level. This DVD is a low-impact workout with upper- and lower-body exercises, stretches and classical ballet moves. Abs are worked in every possible way. Choreography is used, with an emphasis placed on balance, art, life and fitness.
Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones
Michaels presents body-sculpting exercises with a super-set design that almost feels like a combined cardiovascular workout. This DVD focuses on trouble spots such as abs, the back of the arms and the thighs. It requires the use of 3-lb. to 10-lb. dumbbells.
Denise Austin: 3-Week Boot Camp
This DVD provides a metabolism-boosting combination of fat-burning and body-sculpting exercises. Cardio, toning, core work and kettlebell routines are multi-muscle based and efficient. Required are 2-lb. and 5-lb. dumbbells.
Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training
Overcomplicated moves are not a part of this DVD. This is a 40-minute total-body workout with mini workout options when time is limited. Circuit training is key, and personal trainer Jackie Warner leads without hesitation with one goal in mind: getting results.
Ellen Barrett's Barefoot Cardio
A barefooted workout with an emphasis on core, balance and controlled movements. Aimed to burn fat, shape the body and reduce stress while integrating ballet-style exercises. This workout has a low-impact design that raises your heart rate and keeps you engaged.
Absolute Beginners: Kettlebell 3-in-1 with Amy Bento
An energetic program that uses kettlebells to incorporate strength training, flexibility and a cardiovascular workout. The 3-in-1 method allows Bento to teach kettlebell moves, descriptions and close-up demonstrations.
Billy Blanks: Billy's Bootcamp - Basic Training
Billy Blanks teaches beginners using Tae Bo, traditional muscle toning and calisthenics to provide a solid workout. The routines use rubber tubing, although there are band and non-band exercises. Blanks focuses on strengthening muscles and burning fat.
Scott Cole: Tai Chi Training
Eastern and Western philosophies are joined in this DVD to include meditation, a cardiovascular workout featuring martial arts and tai chi for balance, strength and flexibility. Cole is a well-known speaker, motivator and fitness instructor.
Jari Love's Get Extremely Ripped! 1000
This DVD is a challenging workout even for advanced exercisers. It is a total-body workout combining cardiovascular and muscle-toning routines. Two sets of dumbbells are required, and a step is optional for the aerobic workouts.
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