If you want or need to work out from the privacy of your own home, you can use an exercise video. For best results, choose a video or DVD that is well-reviewed, provides the type of exercise you are looking for and works well with your fitness goals. It helps to have more than one video on hand to prevent boredom and to vary the demands made on your body for better overall fitness.
Denise Austin
Use your own body weight for resistance during the Denise Austin: Mat Workout, based on the Work of J. H. Pilates. It includes a 10 minute workout for the lower body and two 20 minute workouts focusing on the core. The Denise Austin: Boot Camp Total Body Blast is recommended for those who have limited exercise time.
Amy Bento
Amy Bento's Hi/Lo Extreme video is highly rated by the editors of Fitness magazine.The routines combine plyometrics and aerobics and are recommended for intermediate and advanced exercisers.
Billy Blanks
The five DVD Billy Blanks Tae Bo Amped set is best for intermediate to advanced exercises. Blanks combines Tae Kwon Do, aerobics and kickboxing to produce a vigorous cardio workout with additional sculpting.
Jari Love
If you want an intense, non-stop workout combining cardio and strength training, choose Get Ripped 1,000 with Jani Love. The workouts require 10-to-15 pound dumbbells and can burn an estimated 1,000 calories, according to Fitness magazine editors. This video is a good choice for advanced exercisers.
Jillian Michaels
Beginners who need basic, easy to follow instructions should consider Jillian Michaels: The Complete Workout for Beginners. Jillian Michaels is the trainer featured on the television show The Biggest Loser.
Keli Roberts
Keli Roberts Time Saver Workouts: A.S.A.P. Abdominals, Spine, and Posture use a stability ball. These workouts target the muscles of the legs, core and back.
Leslie Sansone
Leslie Sansone offers a series of Walk Away the Pounds videos. These are a good choice for beginners and those looking for a less intense workout.
Kathy Smith
Kathy Smith's Time-saver video-Lift Weights to Lose Weight Volume 2 is highly recommended for weight-training and sculpting. The video focuses on core strength, muscle tone and balance and incorporates principles of yoga and Pilates.
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