Favorite Workout Video?

Jillian Michaels, 30 day shred - cause it is only 20 minutes of your time and is all easy to do but feels effective

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Results 10 Days to a Better Body (interval training)

Self Bikini Ready Fast

Prevention Belly Butt & Thighs

Walk Away the Pounds 4 Mile Super Challenge

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I've gone through phases where I've liked Turbo Jam and Tae Bo. I've also liked Kathy Smith's Aerobox Workout. But usually when I want an aerobic workout, I just hop on an exercise bike. I can watch TV or read while I'm doing it, and I enjoy being able to multitask.

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My daughter got a Zumba video that she plays on the Wii. She loves it. Any of my friends who have tried Zumba seem to love it. I haven't tried it yet myself, but I might give it a shot when the kids are gone and there is no one to laugh at me!

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the Jillian Michael's and Biggest Loser dvd's are great

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My all-time favorite work out video is called Cher Fitness - A New Attitude. Yes, Cher. Cher Bono. Don't laugh :)

This tape was made in 1991. Cher is in the video, but an Australian trainer is leading the class. There are three sections - aerobic, abs, and lower body. I only do the abs (10 min) and lower body (30 min). It is only available on VHS tape (so sad), but recently found that a blessed saint posted the entire tape on youtube in 10 or 11 parts! The lower body section starts around part 8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ytTs4tI1Y

I LOVE this video for the following reasons:

1) It emphasizes strength training, which is the best way to lose and maintain weight by building muscle and stabilizing metabolism.

2) It is TOUGH. I've been doing this tape off and on for 15 years and it never gets easy. My pet peeve with workout tapes is that they cater to the lowest common fitness level and I get bored quickly. This tape, instead, sets the bar very high so that you always have something to reach towards.

3) There is emphasis on proper form and technique. Proper form and technique leads to more effective and efficient exercise, and minimizes injury. Plus it provides a great foundation when trying other workouts.

4) The workout pulls influences from traditional strength training, pilates, and step (all of my favorite things). As I have progressed in pilates in the last 6 years, I have noticed that the video incorporates pure pilates moves and form. Remember, this video was made in 1991 and was really ahead of its time.

5) Although this workout can be adapted to include free weights for more of a challenge, it is designed to require NO equipment. And because it uses the body's weight to create resistance you can vary the movement to make it easier or harder. I even did this workout throughout my pregnancy, varying the workout as my body changed.

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I agree with Jay D that the 30 day shred is an awesome workout. I was in decent shape when I started and it kicked my but. However I had to stop after about 2 wks because it was way too hard on my knees. I could not walk up or down the stairs without clinging to the railing:(. Now I do not do a video per say but the game Dance Dance Revolution. I love it and was able to loose 30 lbs doing it about 6 years ago.

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Jillian Michael's 30-day Shred is great!

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Physique 57 is a great workout! Check out my review ~
http://www.savvysuburban.com/1/post/2011/07/physique-57.html

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Collage Video has a ton of exercise DVDs and has a really good system for describing the contents and intensity of each.

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if you have a wii, get Just Dance 2 or the Just Dance Summer Party. they have a Just Sweat feature for workouts. each sweat point burns between 4.2 and 10 calories, depending on the websites you go onto. i calculate 10, so if i burn 4000 sweat points a day (which is very easy to do) i burn 400 calories for dancing. it's fun. its competitive because they score you also and you can try to beat your score. other than that i have billy blanks tae bo. jillian michaels 30 day shred, leslie sansone walk away the pounds the 5 mile walk, denise austin hit the spot series.

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P90X ... it really, REALLY works.

you need resistance bands and/ or something to do pull-up's on.

and the instructor, Tony, is awesome.

best of luck!!

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Yeh! Jillian Michaels 30 day shred!!

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I like everything Jillian Micheals has. I especially enjoyed the 30 day shred, and now i love her yoga meltdown video.

I pretty much love anything by gaiam

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I like all the Tae Bo. My current fave is the cardio boot camp. If you have a netflix account there are lots to try of different kinds to try possible before you buy (no tae bo though) and there a many that are streaming so you can mix it up a lot too.

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I currently do insanity. It's high impact but feels great when your done. I'm practically exhausted..haha. It's very core oriented and all cardio

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I love Tracey Mallett, Leslie Sansone, and esp. Ellen Barrett. At www.collagevideo.com, they have tons of videos and all with reviews and 60 second clips. Then you can buy cheaper on amazon.

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I'm actually looking for something for people with bad backs like I have. I do have Calanetics which is great to tone your body and I believe works very well. I also need something that is aerobic but low impact and fun. I don't think I could do Jillian Michaels or anything like that but I have heard that it is good. I also have heard that Bethenny Frankel's video is pretty good too.