Top Cardio Workout DVDs

Top Cardio Workout DVDs
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An effective cardiovascular workout can be achieved at home with little to no preparation. Cardio DVDs provide a convenient means to burn calories and create a lean, tight body. Healthy adults need at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity a week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Using an array of cardio DVDs can boost your cardiovascular fitness and help to improve your health. Cardio DVDs vary, and offer options for every fitness level. Choose workouts that suit your schedule and your fitness ability.

Everybody Steps

Gin Miller has been offering her fitness expertise to people for more than 20 years. A former competitive bodybuilder, she created Gin Miller Productions to pursue new concepts in fitness. She has won numerous awards in the fitness industry, including the IDEA Instructor of the Year award. She consults corporations on wellness program development, and has starred in more than 100 workout videos to appeal to all fitness levels.

"Everybody Steps," a 56 minute beginner program, offers low impact aerobics to burn fat. Gin teaches the basics of step aerobics and includes a thorough warm-up and cool-down. The basic choreography makes it a solid choice for beginners desiring an effective cardio workout.

Boot Camp Body Blast

Denise Austin, fitness instructor and author, has been advancing her career since 1979 when she graduated with her bachelor of arts degree in physical education. She has sold more than 20 million videos, starred in major television fitness shows and has served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Her infectious personality attracts viewers to her exercise programs, and fully engages them to increase health benefits.

Austin's "Boot Camp Body Blast" DVD runs for 50 minutes and offers motivating moves for a total body workout. She combines aerobics and toning exercises using high energy boot camp style tactics. She includes a 10 minute stretch at the end of the workout. Users will need a set of light dumbbells.

Total Body Fat Blaster

The Firm Studio has been creating award-winning cardio workouts since 1979. Its blend of cardio and toning moves, a method it calls "synergy training," helps to maximize fat burning potential. It features various fitness instructors who aim to teach viewers superior fitness techniques.

"Total Body Fat Blaster" is a Firm best-selling cardio DVD led by Allie Pointer and Lisa Kay. The 45 minute video uses basic choreography and upbeat music during the step-aerobic and toning segments. Users will need a set of dumbbells and step-box. "Total Body Fat Blaster" varies the tempo and mixes the exercises to ensure a heart-pumping workout.

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Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Mar 28, 2011

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