Fitness DVDs are popular because they are often more economical than joining a gym and allow you to exercise in the privacy of your own home anytime. There are excellent workout DVDs available, for all levels of fitness and all types of exercises, including cardio/aerobics, strengthening, and yoga or stretching.
The Biggest Loser Series and Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is best known for her role as the star trainer on "The Biggest Loser" television series. The "Biggest Loser" workouts became popular because of the success the participants enjoyed and the straightforward, boot camp style workouts featured on prime time television. All of the show's workout videos are popular, including "Cardio Max," "Power Sculpt," and "Weight Loss Yoga." Fans enjoy the varied fitness levels of participants and their upbeat attitude. They feature workouts not unlike those from the T.V. series and the style is boot-camp, results-oriented. Jillian Michaels, first featured in the "Biggest Loser" exercise DVDs, launched her own series of workout DVDs that are popular as well, including "No More Trouble Zones" and "30 Day Shred."
Eight and 10-Minute Workouts
Who doesn't have at least 8 minutes to devote to improving their body? The original 8-Minute toning videos, including "8 Minute Buns," "8 Minute Abs," and "8 Minute Arms" are true workout classics. The 10-Minute Solution series typically includes a series of three to five 10-minute routines (of a certain category, such as hip-hop dance) that can be mixed and matched. Top-selling DVDs in this series include the "Fat Blasting Dance Mix," "Fitness Ball Workouts," and "Blast off Belly Fat."
Dancing and Walking Videos
Leslie Sansone's walking videos are top sellers according to Consumer Search Reviews. She uses different step styles like marches and kicks to elevate your heart rate. Her best-selling videos include "5 Day Slim Down - A Mile Each Morning," and "Walk at Home - 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk." Cardio/dance videos are popular because they are fun and banish boredom. Best Sellers include "Dance off the Inches: Hip Hop Party" with Jennifer Galardi, "Dance Your Ass Off - The Workout," and "Dancing with the Stars - Cardio Dance" based upon the T.V. series of the same name.
Pilates and Yoga
Pilates and yoga workouts continue to be favorites of many exercise enthusiasts. They are effective and offer multiple benefits. Top selling pilates workouts include 'Pilates Method' with Jennifer Kries, "Stott Pilates: Advanced Matwork," Denise Austin's "Pilates for Every Body," and "Yogilates," a workout video that offers a mixture of yoga and pilates. Top selling yoga videos include Bryan Kest's "Power Yoga" series (a collection of three 50-minute intermediate to advanced power yoga workouts), "Ali MacGraw: Yoga Mind and Body," which is considered to be a classic, the "Yoga Zone" series, and master instructor Rodney Yee's "Power Yoga Total Body."
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
- Amazon.com: Most Popular Exercise Videos
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