Exercise DVD's

clandrum1984

Hi All,
I am trying to find some DVD's for home use that are low impact. I am trying to lose significant weight however realize that it didn't get there overnight and I won't lose it overnight. Slow and steady.

The reason I am looking for low impact is due to medical issues: plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrom and achilles tendonitis.

Keep in mind, I have three young children (5,3, and 5 months) at home that will be around during exercise!

Any suggestions?

dakotababy

Leslie Sansone! Her dvds are typically sold cheap at walmart/target. You can also purchase off of her website. You can also find them on Youtube for free - I find that to be low quality though.

clandrum1984

@dakotababy‌: Thank you, I will look for them!

JoRocka

weight = diet

exercise = health/wellness

and don't forget about walking!!!
Lots of body weight/at home workouts on youtube or through certain fitness sites
best body weight beginner workout by nerd fitness is a good one try try as well.

clandrum1984

@JoRocka: Thanks for the information! I am trying to walk more too. Park farther from my office, take two flights of stairs just to use the restroom.

Mistraal1981

I am a die hard Jillian Michaels fan. Her 30 Day Shred can be found on YouTube. She has two ladies who do it with her, follow the one doing the easy modifications to start with.

blueakama

Maybe some of these favourites would suit your purpose:
http://www.videofitness.com/beginners/bc-faves.php

The list is a bit out of date, but you can check the reviews before you purchase something.

lingo10

There are youtube workouts. Also I think billy blanks original taebos are great, you can modify and go your own speed, I never found them annoying on the joints. As someone said before the Leslies are awesome. Also I find the modifications on focus t25 by Shaun t are awesome, let's you work up progressively, if need be.
Ah and almost forgot, Denise Austin has some great DVDs as well.

lingo10

In terms of youtube, there is Denise Austin old tv eps of fit and lite uploaded by some nice folks there. Yoga, aerobics, Pilates fusion is what Denise does with those. Hope this helps

RHPSgirl1984

dakotababy wrote: »

Leslie Sansone! Her dvds are typically sold cheap at walmart/target. You can also purchase off of her website. You can also find them on Youtube for free - I find that to be low quality though.

I second these! My 2 and 3 year old enjoy doing them with me, haha! I want to say that in one of her videos she even says its low impact.
I also like Jillian Michels dvds. She usually has someone on there showing an easier way to do a move.
And walking is great too.

jdhcm2006

Ballet Beautiful by Mary Helen Bowers is a good, low impact, but difficult workout. You will definitely feel the burn even thought the movements are so tiny. It's not meant to scorch calories, but it should help you shed inches. If you have Amazon Prime, I think a few of her workouts are free. And youtube also has 1 online for free.

lemon629

I like a lot of Denise Austin's videos, but some people don't like her voice.

Check your local public library. They probably have videos you can borrow. That way you can try them first before buying. And if your branch doesn't have something you want, you can request it from another branch and it will be sent there to pick up.

clandrum1984

Thanks for the responses everyone. @lemon629: I never thought of the library.. will definitely try there.. and youtube..

clandrum1984

@jdhcm2006: I have never heard of Ballet Beautiful but I would love to try it. Might just have to check it out.. Thanks for the tip!

jdhcm2006

clandrum1984 wrote: »

@jdhcm2006: I have never heard of Ballet Beautiful but I would love to try it. Might just have to check it out.. Thanks for the tip!

I'm glad to help. I hope you enjoy it.

lingo10

lemon629 wrote: »

I like a lot of Denise Austin's videos, but some people don't like her voice.

Check your local public library. They probably have videos you can borrow. That way you can try them first before buying. And if your branch doesn't have something you want, you can request it from another branch and it will be sent there to pick up.

Lol true, Denise is kinda squeaky but after awhile did doesn't bother lol

themommie

I love blogilates on youtube, fun and motivating also like denise austin and leslie sansome

ashdawg8790

I enjoy fitnessblender.com for workouts - they have low impact through to high impact. They use a level system, and you can sort by what sort of workout you're looking for. I use them A LOT. Plus, Daniel and Kelli don't yell at you, which is nice.

acmanna

I second fitness blender..they are free and have great videos for all activity levels. You can sort videos by time, type, and fitness level. When I'm short for time or feeling particularly lazy I'll just do a 10 minute video to get something in. Walking is also great. I'm not sure if 30 day shred is great for a low impact workout but you can try level 1 and see how you feel.

BeautifulBrownButterfly

Hi clandrum1984

I use workout dvds at home too and I use Leslie Sansone Walk away the pounds are really good she has some workouts on YouTube. I recently started using Debbie Mack Plus Size workout. Jessica Smith walking for wellness is another I love. if you are in to dancing I always go back to Richard Simmons Dancing to the Oldies! Good Luck!

clandrum1984

Thanks everyone. I just got some of the Leslie Sansone videos for Christmas! I am also going to look into the fitness blender site! Thanks again