A plethora of workout DVDs are on the market that cover many different styles of exercise; as a result, there is something out there for even your most obscure tastes. If you are looking for something that caters to your distinctly feminine needs, there are more than enough programs available. With workouts ranging from dance to yoga, from Pilates to kickboxing, and even from aerobics to stretching, there is plenty to help you exercise both your body and mind.
Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom
"Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom" is a dance-based workout for women that will help you tone your entire body while improving your cardiovascular system, stamina, and endurance. You'll dance your way through the Cha Cha, Jive, and Paso Doble, each of which works your body in different ways. Hough breaks everything down clearly, starting slowly with each move and building to a short routine. This workout is geared toward intermediate dancers, but if you need help, Hough provides a tutorial that clears up some of the more detailed steps.
Ilaria's PowerStrike 5
A low-impact yet high-intensity kickboxing workout, "Ilaria's PowerStrike 5" is an intermediate-level workout that takes you through kickboxing's basic kicks, punches, and blocks. Set against a continuous rhythm and backed by a "class" of kickboxers, this workout brings up your heart rate while providing an opportunity to tone your legs, arms, and core without building bulky muscles. This workout is particularly female-friendly because it's led by female martial arts expert Ilaria Montagnani.
10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball
Aptly named, "10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball" features five Pilates workouts, each 10 minutes in length. This intermediate- to advanced-level DVD is perfect for when you are crunched for time but still want to get in a solid workout. If you have the time, you can blast your way through all five workouts back to back. Additionally, the instruction is one-on-one, giving you the chance to focus on the details of instructor Lara Hudson's motions.
Shiva Rea's Yogini Vinyasa Flow Yoga for Women
"Shiva Rea's Yogini Vinyasa Flow Yoga for Women" brings a sensual, mystical element to yoga training. Designed specifically for women, Rea brings focus points on beauty, love, and empowerment. Visually, the workout is very earthy, adding a sense of peace and relaxation to the intermediate-level workout. Rea also includes segments that tap into rhythm, dance, healing and meditation, allowing you to stretch your mind as well as your body.
Fonda's Complete and Stress Reduction
Classics never die, and "Fonda's Complete and Stress Reduction" combines the 1989 Jane Fonda workouts "The Complete Workout" and "Stress Reduction Program." "The Complete Workout" uses dance, toning, and stretching to help you develop a distinctly feminine shape and figure. "Stress Reduction Program" delivers on its promise, starting with a low-impact aerobic workout, then focusing on stretching and relaxing exercises.
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