Exercise videos

curlysue21

I was wondering about exercise videos and if any of you would recommend certain ones. I have a Crunch Pilates video that gives me pretty good results but its a little stale after doing it a million times! I am looking for something that has cardio plus some mat work. Nothing that requires stuff (weights, ball, etc.). I found a lot of good reviews for the Biggest Loser videos but would really prefer input from actual people!

TIA!

picklesgirl

The biggest loser last chance workout DVD is really good. I really love 30 day shred to.. I have a friend that did p99x and had great results

FitnessLady02

I too also hate the gym stuffs like balls, weightlifting's, and etc. I would mostly prefer an adventurous one to loose weight. Like hiking, biking, jogging and mall strolling. :love5:

jojo_lee

I the 30 day shred. It will really kick your a-s and its only like 27 mins including warm up and cool down. I am on day 3 level 1 and I swear I can already see a difference, maybe it's all in my head right now...but regardless I'm sore in an awesome way!!

Check out beachbody.com and youtube for workout video reviews.

I've heard good things about ChaLEAN extreme (seriously looks extreme) I will try it after 30 day shred I want to be in better shape before I attempt it.

Others that look interesting to me are:
p90x
zumba
yoga booty ballet
Any Jillian Michaels videos

Hope that helped

jojo_lee

Sorry you said doesn't require any weights. I still recommend 30 day shred but you do need barbells. I use 3lbs and its enough for now. I don't think you need anything for zumba and seems the whole world loves this workout!!

nadra24

I also recommend the 30 day shred. The first time I did it I used cans of beans instead of weights, so if it's an issue of not wanting to buy weights, you don't really have to. The thing I really like about it is that it is only 20 minutes and you get an all-over workout in a short period of time. I am not really a fan of workout videos in general, so I'm not really all that much help. Sorry. I rented it from Netflix before I bought it, so that may be an avenue for you to check out different DVD's before buying them.

curlysue21

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll look into the 30 day shred. I'm not really overweight at all but just looking to tone up and lose a few lbs. I'm looking for something that is beginner and works up toward more advanced once I get used to it.

I don't think I'm motivated enough for the P90X. Hubby had borrowed it and just watching it made me sweat.

I like the gym but sometimes find it difficult sharing equipment with others and of course the cost.

pwepwete

Billy Blanks new DVD PT 24/7 is also great. You dont need to buy any extra equipment :-) Check out the website here: https://www.billyblankspt247.com/flare/next

fenix

Tracy Anderson Method Mat and Tracy Anderson Dance Cardio are great to tone and for weight loss as well.
My favourite part is the arm seccion from Method Mat.

ShrekLover

Callanetics is awesome, doesn't require any equipment except something to hold onto. Very effective. If you look at my log you will see I use it way more than anything else. They are from the 80's so very dated, the "10 Years Younger in 10 Hours" is not chaptered has too much filler but once you get the routine down you can fast forward and get done in about 40 minutes. There are newer ones, I use the AM/PM the most because it is the same exercises as 10 Yerars... minus maybe 2 of them but doesn't have the filler. However, the 10 Years is better to start with because there is more instruction.

Amazon.com: Callanetics 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours - Amazon.com Exclusive: Movies & TV

Bridal.Wreath

May I recommend the 10-minute Solutions DVDs? I have actually found that they are rather fun and easy to understand. You would have to look to see which one you would want but, it might be something to look into.

Jaque

These video provide the best guide line for the exercise, they can help
how to perform exercise and also source of the motivation.

dianemary126

i lost 30 lbs in 2007 and have kept it off all by doing exercise dvds!!

some of my favorites-
-jillian michaels (esp 30 day shred & the new 6 pack)

-slim in 6 & slim series (from same company as p90x it really knocks the weight off fast esp in stomach)

-turbo fire (my favorite cardio to do period. its like dance meets kickboxing)

-i've tried p90x and liked it, very challenging but i feel my body likes lifting lighter weights for more reps better- it gives me better muscle tone.

-i also tried chalean extreme and really liked it. was different for me- lifitng super heavy. sadly doing this wound up giving me a shoulder injury

and lately i've been obsessed with jari love's get ripped programs. they are super high rep/low weight and my body is responding to them very well!! they helped break a recent plateau

jbaybayy

I'm on my second week of Turbo Fire, and so far I'm LOVING it. I was a cheerleader in high school, though, so I think that has something to do with it. I've heard Turbo Jam is the less-intense version, so if you don't want to go all out with Fire, I'd go with Jam. I got mine on ebay for pretty cheap, came with all the DVD's, the nutrition guide, and a body band.

etchasketch

I'm going to come in with another plug for the 30 day shred! A few years ago I lost about 15 pounds on it...serious results.

Actually, I should probably start doing it again :eek:

dianemary126

i'm thinking after i get bored w/the get ripped/turbo fire dvds i'm doing now i want to do 30day shred & jillians new ripped in 30 mixed..i was at my thinnest doing shred too!

mopsy

Come on over to Video Fitness: consumer guide to exercise videos! We have a very active and supportive board. Enabling, too, so hang on to your credit card :blob4:

sherry7899

Mopsy, are you the same Mopsy on videofitness with the adorable black cat avatar? Small world! I'm sherry7899 on there, too.

Sherry

mopsy

Hi Sherry :wave: Yup - that's me, and my kitty :icon_smile:

LAwoman

dianemary126 wrote: »

i lost 30 lbs in 2007 and have kept it off all by doing exercise dvds!!

some of my favorites-
-jillian michaels (esp 30 day shred & the new 6 pack)

-slim in 6 & slim series (from same company as p90x it really knocks the weight off fast esp in stomach)

-turbo fire (my favorite cardio to do period. its like dance meets kickboxing)

-i've tried p90x and liked it, very challenging but i feel my body likes lifting lighter weights for more reps better- it gives me better muscle tone.

-i also tried chalean extreme and really liked it. was different for me- lifitng super heavy. sadly doing this wound up giving me a shoulder injury

and lately i've been obsessed with jari love's get ripped programs. they are super high rep/low weight and my body is responding to them very well!! they helped break a recent plateau

You are my exercise twin! I love all the ones you mentioned-- although I've never attempted P90x or Chalean extreme (yet!). I'm on a Turbo Fire kick right now!

Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones and Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism are also the bomb. The latter of the 2 requires no weights, and the first really only requires a pair of 3 lb dumbells.

Natalka

I really love the Jillian Micheals DVDs!

Ruth Marie

I'm going to throw in another recommendation for 30 day shred. I've only been doing it a little over a week and I've already lost four of the 20 pounds I wanted to lose! It works fast. My arms are already looking more toned and I've lost an inch off my waist.

Jillian Michaels rocks!

dianemary126

LAwoman- turbo fire is my favorite cardio of all time..its soo much fun!!! p90x & chalean extreme are both great- i might favor CLX a little more because they works are shorter & tony does annoy me after a while haha...i;ve tried jillians dvds you mentioned- they rock too..she's just amazing..i really want to try her new ripped in 30 and i have it, i just can't stop doing the jari love/turbofire combo i'm on right now:flower:

evelynnalfred

I have Turbo Fire. I'm sure if I did it regularly my body would be tone, but on a good week I can do it only twice.

Chocolate Bubbalicious

I'm using Slimn6 its great! Soon I'll graduate to the Chaleen Extreme.

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fonki

Mmm I think I might try the 30 day shred.

Can anyone recommend any good Pilattes videos?

fonki

Started the 30 day shred today. So ask me how i got on at the end of august.

Also I've been bootcamp training twice a week for the past month.

Thinking of taking up yoga as well - twice a week on rest days.

I did however splurge when I was on holidays last week & missed bootcamp as I was outta town. Double whammy!