The Best Fat-Burning Workout DVDs

The Best Fat-Burning Workout DVDs
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What To Look For

One of the most important aspects of fat-burning workout DVDs is variety. Variety is the key to a healthy, successful diet and workout session. Having various workout types available allows for what is called muscle confusion. To quote the makers of the P90X workout, "The more you confuse the muscle, the harder your body has to work to keep up; the more variety you put into your workout, the better and faster your results will be." Without variety, the body will grow accustomed to similar movements, which will cause a plateau in results.

Common Pitfalls

The single most common pitfall when shopping for fat-burning workout DVDs is noticing the price and deciding the workout cannot be worth the cost. Going for the cheaper workout DVD is often the least-effective choice. The more expensive fat-burning workout often has extra supplements that range from meal plans to fitness schedules. Another common pitfall is purchasing a workout that is too advanced for a particular fitness level. This will cause frustration and may lead to abandoning the workout and fitness sessions altogether.

Where To Buy

There are several fat-burning workouts supplied by retail chains such as Meijer and Target. However, if the desired workout cannot be found in a local store, online retail is the next option. Amazon.com, Beachbody.com and Drugstore.com all offer a large selection of fat-burning workouts that have fair cost and fitness level ranges.

Cost

The cost of the fat-burning workouts depends on the variety of the workouts, any additional equipment needed such as a yoga mat, the number of DVDs in a single set, and the amount of publicity the workout has received. Drugstore.com offers some low-cost, fat-burning workout DVDs in the $13 to $25 price range, while Beachbody.com offers fat-burning workout DVDs that cost from $60 to $120.

Comparison Shopping

The P90X workout is well known for its 90-day workout routine that sculpts muscle and burns fat at an intense rate. The P90X workout is a great option for those of all fitness levels but does require extra equipment. Another intense fat-burning workout is the Insanity workout. And unlike the P90X, Insanity requires absolutely no extra equipment beyond your own body to complete each DVD routine. The Firm series has several successful fat-burning workouts that are also wonderful for all fitness levels. These render results over a long period of time while the first two promise them quickly.

Insider Tips

The key to purchasing the correct fat-burning workout DVD is understanding and accepting the starting fitness level and amount of time available to commit to the workout. Another key to purchasing a workout DVD is understanding that a complementary diet is essential to the success of the workout. Purchasing a meal plan is a suitable route for the beginner and even those who are at an advanced level of fitness.

References

Article reviewed by Pamela Shoup Last updated on: Mar 28, 2011

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