Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise, increases your heart rate and improves blood flow to your entire body. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise can help prevent cardiovascular disease and other chronic health problems, but many people find it difficult to fit exercise into their day-to-day lives. Exercise videos provide an easy outlet for attaining aerobic fitness at home, fitting exercise into your schedule without the hassle of traveling to the gym.
Kathy Smith: Project You Type 2
Kathy Smith designed her video "Kathy Smith: Project You Type 2" with the American Diabetes Association to meet the needs of a growing population of individuals living with Diabetes. This series combines workout DVDs with healthy living resources and healthy eating guidelines. In addition to eight DVD workouts designed for beginners, Kathy Smith also provides you with two audio walking programs that take you outdoors to push through your plateaus.
The Biggest Loser 2: The Workout
According to "Fitness" magazine reviewer Jenna Mahoney, "The Biggest Loser 2: The Workout" provides the best beginner cardio routine she's seen. The workout provides easy moves that allow you to learn the skills before progressing on. The DVD also allows you to customize your workout, and vary your routine as you progress past the beginner level. According to Mahoney, not everything about the DVD was flawless. Trainer Bob Harper looked distracting and instructor Kim Lyons didn't always provide information on form or technique, but overall the DVD was motivating and fun.
Jillian Michaels: The Complete Workout for Beginners
Listed as "Fitness" magazine's "Best For: Back-to-Basics," Jillian Michaels effectively takes exercisers through a circuit routine that tones and teaches at the same time. This DVD offers "frontside" and "backside" options that allow you to pick and choose whether to work the front of your body or the back of your body. Also, the combination of strength and cardio moves will keep your heart rate up and burn an estimated 370 to 460 calories per hour.
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