Online workout videos can add variety to your workouts, allow you to try out something new, or let you customize your weekly exercise routine to your needs. A good workout video should be easy to follow, clearly understandable, and offer explanations of the exercises. With many online workout videos available, start with the best to save time and make the most of your workout. Some can even be downloaded onto your i-Pod or other portable device.
Create Your Own
Fitness Magazine allows you to combine elements to create your own online workout video. Include exercises to target problem areas, use equipment you already own, and workout at the intensity you prefer. You will also find a variety of ready-to-use workouts, ranging from focused options that work just one muscle group to total body exercise sessions. The videos at Fitness Magazine are also ideal if you need to improve your form or learn a new exercise.
SparkPeople
SparkPeople, the popular online diet support site, has a number of exercise videos available on YouTube, and they are some of the most popular free workouts online. Options include a variety of 10 minute workouts, like cardio-kickboxing, jump rope workouts, and pilates exercises. Combine several for a full 30 to 40 minute exercise program. While there are a number of options available to watch free online, you can also buy the SparkPeople workouts on DVD.
Yoga Videos
If you'd like to add yoga to your home workout, you can find a number of good yoga videos geared toward different levels on video sites such as YouTube, or you can opt for a subscription to a service like MyYogaOnline.com. Look for videos by Yogatic, including yoga warm-ups, a full beginner routine, and prenatal yoga. YogaYak.com offers many different yoga workouts, with an especially good selection of Hatha yoga videos. Special concerns, including back and neck pain, the endocrine system and insomnia, are addressed in some YogaYak workouts.
ExerciseTV
ExerciseTV.tv offers a wide variety of workouts, ranging from cardio-sculpting to dance to yoga. You can also, for a small fee, download complete workout plans. While a lot of the videos available on the cable television affiliated website are short, there are a number of full length workout videos available, as well as 21 full workout plans to watch and use free of charge. Mini-workouts on the site allow you to try out new exercise styles before committing to a class or buying a DVD.
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