Building a fitness video library is a great option for rainy days or weeks when your schedule doesn't permit regular gym attendance. Selecting a variety of videos keeps your home workout from getting stale and offers the benefit of various training modalities.
Each of the following videos has been evaluated by Collage Video staffers, all American Council on Exercise certified fitness instructors. Videos are evaluated based on cueing, effectiveness, and enjoyment. If a video falls short of the mark, it doesn't make the cut and is not available for purchase. Videos are based on star ratings with 5 stars being excellent and 1 star, poor. Collage Video has been providing users with home fitness videos since 1987.
Jilian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones
This DVD by self proclaimed "TV's Toughest Trainer," focuses on full body training to maximize time and fat burning potential. Follow Jillian Michaels and friends through a segmented, 55-minute workout of sculpting, cardio and core training. You'll need 2- to 5-pound hand weights and a mat to participate and sculpt your body. It's a Staff favorite at 5 stars.
Ilara's Body Strikes
If you're in the market for a tough lower body workout, this is the video for you. Ilara Montanagni provides an intense workout to reshape the thighs and glutes. No equipment is necessary for this 44-minute lower body sculpting cardio and strength training workout. Be prepared to sweat and give your all as you sculpt a new tight, toned lower body. This Staff favorite gets 5 stars.
Prevention: 2 Week Body Turnaround
Prevention magazine ventures into fitness videos and hits the mark with 2-week turn around. Instructor Chris Freytag takes participants through two workout DVDs packed with fat burning, intense workouts. Combining floor workouts and yoga on one dvd and toning on the other provide the variety necessary to achieve lasting results. Light dumbbells are necessary for this workout series and in 2 weeks time you're sure to shed some pounds and feel great. This video earned 5 stars from the Staff.
Mari Winsor Pilates
The latest pilates workout from Hollywood instructor Mari Winsor is sure to strengthen the core while lengthening muscles. With three fitness levels demonstrated, there are sure to be options for all levels. Mari provides superior cueing to support a safe effective core-strengthening workout. This is a great addition to your video library at a fraction of the cost of an hour with one of the best pilates instructors in the business. Staff favorite--5 stars.
A.M. Yoga for your Week with Rodney Yee
Awaken your mind and body with a balanced yoga practice instructed by Rodney Yee. Select from several practice options ranging from 23 to 26 minutes. Be transported to the serene settings of Glen Canyon Arizona as you prepare for the day ahead. Ranked 5 stars.
Petra Kolber: Bootcamp Boogie
This fun cardio workout with varied intensity levels will blast fat and add fun to your workout routine. Instructor Petra Kobler provides excellent cueing making this workout easy to follow. Video participants provide variations of exercises to make this video ideal for a variety of fitness levels. With 49 minutes of floor aerobics, participants are sure to burn fat and sweat away the pounds. This video is a 5-star Staff favorite.
10 Minute Solution: Quick Tummy Toners
Instructor Jessica Smith takes participants through varied combinations of ab toning exercise inspired by yoga and pilates disciplines. She incorporates some cardio moves to warm up the body and burn fat. The 10 Minute Solution series is divided up into segments that can be done individually or combined for a 51-minute workout. Variety is the spice of life and makes this video an ideal addition to your fitness library for superb core strengthening. This video is ranked with 5 stars.
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