Exercise videos are a cost-effective way for beginners to get in shape and learn the basics of fitness. While personal trainers at a local gym can help you, they can often be expensive, especially when combined with monthly gym membership fees. Exercise videos allow you to work with top fitness professionals in the privacy of your home, for a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer.
"Element AM and PM Yoga for Beginners"
This video contains two different segments. One is a morning workout meant to energize and inspire your day. The other is an evening workout, mean to calm and relax you before bedtime. The video teaches all the basic yoga moves, and each move flows easily into the next. The instructor is clear and easy to follow, and her voice is soothing and relaxed. You will look forward to this video everyday. Both workouts are about a half-an-hour in length.
"Cardio for Beginners"
Instructor Petra Colber has developed a workout for beginners that teaches all of the major cardio moves used in typical classes that you would find at a gym. The moves are simple and easy to follow. Petra builds on her routine by adding one move at a time, making it easy to remember. The video contains four segments, so you can mix and match to build the workout that you want. Two of the segments are slightly more athletic, making this great for beginners looking to gradually build on their fitness level.
"Leslie Sansone: Active Adult"
Instructor Leslie Sansone has developed an in-home walking program. Her videos set basic moves to music that is meant to simulate your pace if you were walking outdoors. This video is equivalent to walking one or two miles, depending on what you choose. The video has a meter that displays on your television screen, allowing you to stop after one mile or continue and do both miles. There is also an optional toning segment that allows you to tone your upper body using light weights, along with a core segment performed on the floor. Leslie will inspire you to do your best everyday.
"Sit Down and Shape Up" Series
Kim Lyons, an instructor made famous from the popular television show "The Biggest Loser," has created a series of videos for beginners. The set contains six workouts meant to build a basic level of fitness and then challenge you as you become more fit. Kim is very encouraging as she teaches basic aerobics and toning exercises. Each workout is about 30 minutes in length. You will need a set of 2-lb. dumbbells.
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