What To Look For
Buying an abs workout DVD is an inexpensive way to get your abs in shape. DVDs are beneficial because you can enjoy working out at home without spending hundreds of dollars on equipment. Good ab workout videos will target upper, lower, combined abs and obliques, according to Trails.com. Crunches, tilts and bicycle crunches are all good exercises to target these areas.
Common Pitfalls
There are several abs workouts to choose from, and it can be hard to find a DVD that fits your style and level of exercise. Some workouts are more effective than others, but you can't really know how effective a workout is until you try it. Sites like ExerciseVideoReviews.com review several workout DVDs and provide a detailed walk-through of the exercises in each video. On the site CollageVideo.com, you can watch actual clips of the DVD before you buy it.
Where To Buy
"10 Minute Solution: Blast off Belly Fat" and "Turbo Jam Ab Jam," "Fitness" Magazine's top pics for abs DVDs, can be found at AnchorBayEntertainment.com and BeachBody.com. For something more basic, Best Buy provides a large selection of abs workout DVDs. You can also try BizRate.com and Amazon.com for other abs workouts.
Cost
Best Buy stocks abs DVDs ranging in price from $9 to $20 as of September 2010. BizRate.com has abs workout DVDs ranging from $1 to $17.
Comparison Shopping
Some abs DVDs target weight loss rather than toning, according to "Fitness" Magazine. High-energy routines that combine aerobics with abs workouts offer a variety of exercises instead of just concentrating on abs. Other abs workouts focus exclusively on building a six-pack for those who want a ripped midsection. These videos focus on overall toning, or target a specific muscle group like abs so you can have your choice of what you want to work on.
Accessories
You can use exercise balls to enhance your abs workout. A ball can be used for simple crunches to get you up off the floor. Some videos also require three- to 15-pound dumbbells or a resistance band.
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