Can somebody recommend a beginners workout DVD for me please?

nicola8989

I want something quite short - about 20 mins I've been thinking of getting Jillian Michaels Beginner Shred but sounds pretty advanced!

I was really fit up until about 4 years ago - last July I started going to the gym and got fit again but I dropped off before Christmas and never picked it back up.

I don't want to start off too advanced and lose heart at my rubbishness. I'm going to start cycling again but I just want a DVD or YouTube video to supplement it.

I have Davina DVDs but they are pretty advanced and I have Tae Bo but it takes quite a while.

I'm based in the UK. Thanks x

beachhouse758

I recommend JM 30 Day Shred. Last year, I did it after being totally sedentary for 4 years prior. It wasn't easy, but the workouts were short, and effective. Also, there's no choreography to follow and she has an assistant that shows modifications for a very beginner.
I am doing again now. What I like the most is how short it is. I am not bored or dreading a full, dragged out DVD.

Hope this helps

penguiner

I have just finished the Beginner Shred and totally recommend it. It was hard but not impossibly so and I can see the difference it has made. I liked the fact it was short - each workout is a maximum of 24ish minutes long, so it is over before you know it. Also it is very easy to follow. I am now going to start doing the 30 Day Shred,

tat2cookie

I love Turbo Fire. She is a little irritating but I like the workouts.

AmbitiousButRubbish

Focus T25 is 25 minutes with a 3 minute cool down. I love it and the results are awesome.

Cgrnlaw

Leslie Sansome Walk away the Pounds is a great starter DVD

tekkiechikk

Jessica SmithTV on YouTube.... LOTS of short workouts for all levels of ability. Love them.

Fitness Blender (also YouTube) is also great.

BrisnIsMyVikingName

I found a bunch of free videos on fitnessblender.com for beginners. I'd check there!

snickerscharlie

Google Prancercise. You'll laugh the pounds off!

juleszephyr

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, you can do level One and work up from there... I have done a few rounds of this and then progressed onto the Extreme Shed and Shred and am now doing an Insanity style programme called XTFMAX90 which is fantastic. Good Luck...

nicola8989

thanks everybody might try the beginner shred then - will try the youtube ones too x

jbgibso3

Crunch-Fat Burning Pilates with Ellen Barrett is what got me started. I did it years ago and thought it was the most difficult thing ever. It's standing pilates moves combined with some cardio. I don't know what your fitness level is now, but if you want something a little easier than Jillian Michaels, or just a switch up to make it interesting. http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Burning-Pilates-Ellen-Barrett/dp/B00009V7QF
Here it is on amazon.

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Leslie Sansone

jetortola

BrisnIsMyVikingName wrote: »

I found a bunch of free videos on fitnessblender.com for beginners. I'd check there!

This is my suggestion too!

deevah62

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sofaking6

tekkiechikk wrote: »

Jessica SmithTV on YouTube.... LOTS of short workouts for all levels of ability. Love them.

Fitness Blender (also YouTube) is also great.

Jessica Smith is my rec as well, she is easy to follow and really does have beginner stuff all the way to advanced.

But also, don't worry about the Shred - you can always do the moves more slowly or take more breaks at first. Never be afraid to tailor a video to your needs and level.

mysticlizard

Look a bunch of these recommendations up on you tube and see what you might like to do. When you find something you like, you can decide if you want to invest in the DVD. 30 day beginners shred is on you tube.

TeaBea

Shred is high impact - so if your knees start hurting - alternate with some low impact days.

Both Jessica Smith and Leslie Sansone are great.

Jessica Smith has a YouTube channel. Lots of variety there.

On YouTube the Leslie stuff will be older....but newer DVDs (Walk At Home & Just Walk) are nicely chaptered with audible music.

lindsayh87

I think T25 is a great beginner program! They have low impact modifier moves for when you are just starting out. Shaun T is a great motivator and coach, I really want to stab Jillian Michaels every time I've done her work outs. Just my take

Oh! And don't pay full price from the beach body website or a coach! I highly recommend checking eBay or amazon or even your local craigslist! You can find great deals!

kmariet7

I am a leslie sansone fan as well.

knittnponder

There are a lot of good suggestions here. My local library has many of these titles along with some others. I encourage you to check out your library because then you can try the different DVDs they have and see what you like and is doable for you. Then if you really love one you can buy it without worrying that you're wasting your money.

Kdoh812

Personally, I was almost sucked into the beachbody craze. It's absolutely ridiculously expensive first of all, and I found better sets on amazon and shakes plus supplements for under 50.00. I am very happy with them and I still can pay my light bill each month.

Kdoh812

sculptcha

i second (or third) 30 day shred. i started my weight loss journey with that, and while it wasn't easy, it was short. i thought i was going to die the first day, i WANTED to die the second day, but within a week, i had moved on to the second level, and a few days after that, the third. once the 30 days were done, i needed something more, so i tried her No More Trouble Zones workout, and it was perfect. it's about twice as long, but if you feel like you need to push yourself a little more some days, i recommend it.

quilt938

Leslie Sansone and I use youtube a lot- jessica smith, leslie sansone, jenny ford all have some freebies on there

Lacipeanut

Leslie Sansone has some great one mile videos and segments with modifications for new exercisers. Love her stuff when I'm not swimming.

adora85

I have Beginner Shred. I bought it for my easy workout days. I have all of her other DVDs and I can tell you that its really really beginner oriented. I don't sweat or breathe heavy at all while doing this.

Its short, several circuits and can really help get you ready for the harder DVDs she offers. If you find yourself struggling use lighter weights.

beachhouse758

adora85 wrote: »

I have Beginner Shred. I bought it for my easy workout days. I have all of her other DVDs and I can tell you that its really really beginner oriented. I don't sweat or breathe heavy at all while doing this.

Its short, several circuits and can really help get you ready for the harder DVDs she offers. If you find yourself struggling use lighter weights.

I just bought it at your suggestion! I've been doing 30DS and some day I-just-can't. (like today) so I wanted something to supplement on days when I want to do "something" but not feel destroyed. And this sounds great.

SashaMaja

snickerscharlie wrote: »

Google Prancercise. You'll laugh the pounds off!

Out of curiosity, I just checked out Prancercise on YouTube. What. A. Hoot.
https://youtu.be/o-50GjySwew

nicola8989

thanks everyone

couldbeme

I have zumba , slim in 6 ,flat abs , natalie cassidy then and now , and i just now thats what i call fitness bit hard at the mo for me lol and i have the wii just dance ones ,,, u need to change ur routines not sure if itsevery 3 days or 7 ... Ur body gets use to it and gets lazy ,, i also do swiming and aqua fit and the gym feel im tonning up not loseing weight which im annoyed. At just wont go xx