If you are like most people, you're busy. The time-crunch has caused a lot of folks to skip the gym in order to cram in more work or family time. However, in a society where fast food has replaced nutritious food, exercise is more important than ever. Don't just collapse in front of the television after a hard day; get off the couch, get fit and relieve some stress with some of the best home workout videos around.
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Amped
Fitness expert Jill Ross, a video reviewer for Collage Video says, "The advantage to exercise DVDs is you are working out with some of the best instructors in the world." Billy Blanks has been teaching people how to get fit with Tae Bo, his patented combination of dance moves and Tae Kwon Do, for over two decades. USA Today says that "Blanks' energy is contagious" in Billy Blanks Tae Bo Amped, a five DVD set of cardio and strength training videos that comes with a weighted bar to push you even more.
Jari Love: Get Ripped 1,000
Fitness Magazine calls Jari Love's Get Ripped 1,000 the best workout video for "burning mucho calories"; an estimated 1,000 calories to be exact, the magazine says.Using 10 or 15 pound dumbbells, you'll get in shape fast with this 70 minute, non-stop video. The magazine's tester said, "It's as intense as some classes I've taken at the gym, but the instructions are clear."
Ellen Barret: Fat Burning Fusion
Collage Video calls Ellen Barret's top rated fitness video, Fat Burning Fusion, a "fun hybrid workout" that incorporates ballet, Pilates and balance to get you in shape. The 60 minute workout using plies and leg lifts is done barefoot.
Denise Austin: Boot Camp Total Body Blast!
If you are really time-challenged, try Denise Austin's Boot Camp Total Body Blast!; a video that contains three workouts you can do in 20 minutes or less. The Fitness Magazine says it's "like attending an awesome kickboxing class with sports drills thrown in." The exercises require 3 to 5 pound dumbbells.
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