The Best Workout Videos for Beginners

The Best Workout Videos for Beginners
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If you can't make it to the gym on a regular basis or can't afford personal training, workout videos are a great way to start a regular workout routine. These videos are geared toward beginners, and will help you get the benefits of strength training, cardio, and yoga from the comfort of you own home. You don't need any exercise experience to enjoy the benefits of these videos.

Kathy Smith's Step Workout

VideoFitness.com recommends Kathy's Smith Step Workout video as a good starting point for those looking to get into step aerobics. The video series comes with segments that get progressively harder, letting the exerciser build up her stamina slowly. There is also a strength segment that will help you build up your muscles so you can properly perform the moves.

Fat Burning for Dummies

Video Fitness also recommends Fat Burning for Dummies for beginners. This video, hosted by Gay Gasper, teaches the watcher low-impact moves that will help you get a jump start on weight loss. It's appropriate for all ages, and for those who don't have previous workout experience.

Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga

If you're looking for a video focuses on the strengthening and tone building benefits of yoga, ConsumerSearch.com named Yoga Zone's Introduction to Yoga as its number one pick. Video host Alan Finger has over 30 years of yoga teaching experience. You'll find instruction that is slow paced, and plenty of breathing and deep relaxation work.

Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus

Real Simple Magazine recommends Exhale's Core Fusion Pilates Plus for beginners looking for streamlined workout programs that target different areas of the body. The DVD contains five workouts, each of which last for 10 minutes. These let you target your arms, glutes, abs and other core areas in a short amount of time.

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Article reviewed by MER Last updated on: Mar 15, 2011

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