Using workout videos or DVDs to get into shape allows you to reach your personal fitness goals in the privacy of your own home. There are hundreds of excellent workout videos and DVDs available, for all levels of fitness and all types of exercises, including cardio/aerobics, strengthening, and yoga or stretching. Here are ten of the best.
Walk at Home-5 Mile Fat Burning Walk
Leslie Sansone is best known for her walking videos. Her style is motivational but easy-to-follow. She uses marches and kicks to elevate your heart rate. This is pure aerobics. Try "Walk This Way" and "3 Mile Weight Loss Walk" as well.
No More Trouble Zones
Jillian Michaels is best known for her role as the star trainer on "The Biggest Loser" T.V. program. This exercise DVD is a strength training workout that combines classic total body exercises, such as lunges with bicep curls, with innovative abdominal moves.
Hard Work Conditioning 24/7
If you are an advanced exerciser, you may have heard of Patrick Goudeau. This fitness guru leads this workout appropriate for intermediate to advanced exercisers. It alternates basic step aerobics intervals with compound muscle toning moves with dumbbells. Try his other challenging videos.
Kick, Punch Crunch & Legs & Glutes
Cathe Friedrich's workouts are geared towards advanced exercisers and are anything but typical. This workout features fun punching combos, gym-style weight training moves, and innovative lower body sculpting exercises. Try her "Core Max," "Imax," and "Low Max" workout DVDs.
Tae Bo Amped
Billy Blanks blends Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing and aerobics in his workouts. This particular series is a 5 DVD set. It is a top choice for burning calories and banishing boredom. Progressing through the series ensures that you continue to add variety to your routine.
Timesaver: Lift Weights to Lose Weight Volume 2
Kathy Smith leads this strength training workout. This video focuses on muscle tone, core strength training and balance using dumbbells. It is an effective total body workout that doesn't take too much time to complete.
Power Yoga Series
Bryan Kest's Power Yoga Series is a fast paced form of yoga for intermediate to advanced exercisers. This master yoga instructor leads you through energizing but relaxing 50 minute workouts that are tough from start to finish. There is aerobic benefit, but not enough to take the place of cardio.
The Firm Total Body: Body Sculpting Basics
This is the first in a series of truly unique workout videos. The Firm utilizes aerobic and anaerobic segments to create workouts that promote strength and stamina. The content is stellar, simple dance-style aerobic combinations and weightlifting techniques, making it a classic.
Stott Pilates-Advanced Matwork
Moira Stott is a forerunner in Pilates and that shines through in this advanced workout video. Straightforward cuing leads you through a challenging workout emphasizing the abdominal and back muscles. She makes a beginner video for those new to Pilates.
CIA 2901: Kickbox Surge and Core Training
If you are a Tae Bo veteran, you'll be surprised at the challenge of this workout. Amy Bento is fresh, fun, and dynamic. This video alternates intense, very creative kickbox combos with even more intense cardio "surges." Each of the 5 combinations is truly unique.
References
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, 3rd ed; Michael Clark, Scott Lucett and Rodney Corn; 2008
- Consumer Search: Exercise Video Reviews
- Fitness Magazine: Top Rated Exercise DVDs
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