BEST workout videos?

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  • waldo56
    waldo56 Posts: 1,861 Member
    considering it only takes about 6 months of weight training to put bob harper's physique to shame:
    bob_harper_01_01.jpg

    I'd still lean towards a gym membership.

    Anyone can put out a DVD with endurance based training that makes people feel like they had a good workout. Doesn't mean it's going to have a dramatically positive effect on their body composition. Weight training will.

    Results are 90% diet, no matter what exercise you are doing. Sure you aren't going to build muscles without strength training, but you aren't going to build muscles without a calorie surplus either.

    Not everyone responds best to working in a gym environment. Not everyone has the time for it.

    You can strength train and do cardio at home by yourself or via videos.

    To me P90X is the gold standard video program that others are judged against. It has its flaws, the rep ranges are a little too high IMHO, but it is a complete well throught out program with a lot of results backing it up. I've never done it (the full program, love the Yoga video though) and am by no means a fanboy, but can at least respect the system. Tony is a pretty good teacher and motivator.
  • Greg3705
    Greg3705 Posts: 122 Member
    Try YouTube and Collage video to preview. I personally use several different ones but your fitness level will help you determine what works best for you.

    I use several of the Biggest Loser titles. Power Walk was my starting DVD also like the At Home challenge title
    I also use a couple of the Leslie Sansone walks
    Extreme Makeover weight loss edition the whole thing is on YouTube
    I also use Jillian's kickboxing DVD
    I also love Gin Miller Everybody Steps step workout.

    For me the key is how quickly the trainer changes moves and how well it is queued
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    a gym membership will go a lot further than a workout DVD.

    I strongly disagree. Try any of Bob Harper's DVDs and you will see what I mean.

    considering it only takes about 6 months of weight training to put bob harper's physique to shame:
    bob_harper_01_01.jpg

    I'd still lean towards a gym membership.

    Anyone can put out a DVD with endurance based training that makes people feel like they had a good workout. Doesn't mean it's going to have a dramatically positive effect on their body composition. Weight training will.

    Well *kitten* I guess I'm wasting my time working out at home - I better go out and spend money I don't have for a gym I won't make the time for because when you're a working single mother, being home when I can with my daughter takes priority. :huh:

    Oh and relay that message to any man who's completed a few rounds of P90X or Body Beast or Insanity - I know quite a few that would blow your physique out of the water
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    I like Jillian Michaels videos--all of them :)
  • caramel1920
    caramel1920 Posts: 271
    I am currently doing "The Firm" Slim in 30, I've also done Zumba, Walk Away the Pounds, and 30 Day Shred...I had the biggest transformation with 30DS my next purchase will be Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. I like to rotate the systems so I don't get bored. I have lost 30lbs in the past couple of months and during the Shred I lost 10 inches around my waist and hips (combined). I took before and after pictures, they really help. As others have said, amazon is the best, I got 30DS for under $7. No matter what you choose make sure you are making healthy eating choices because I worked out for years without making major changes to my diet and I yo-yoed, now I finally feel like I'm figuring things out for myself! Yay me, and yay you:drinker: Good Luck!:flowerforyou:
  • arccx
    arccx Posts: 5
    Since no one mentioned kettlebells, I will. They rock. Cardio and heavy lifting combined. Lauren has dvds and can be seen on You tube.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kbellqueen
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    a gym membership will go a lot further than a workout DVD.

    I strongly disagree. Try any of Bob Harper's DVDs and you will see what I mean.

    considering it only takes about 6 months of weight training to put bob harper's physique to shame:
    bob_harper_01_01.jpg

    I'd still lean towards a gym membership.

    Anyone can put out a DVD with endurance based training that makes people feel like they had a good workout. Doesn't mean it's going to have a dramatically positive effect on their body composition. Weight training will.

    Well *kitten* I guess I'm wasting my time working out at home - I better go out and spend money I don't have for a gym I won't make the time for because when you're a working single mother, being home when I can with my daughter takes priority. :huh:

    Oh and relay that message to any man who's completed a few rounds of P90X or Body Beast or Insanity - I know quite a few that would blow your physique out of the water



    Bob looks good...

    But a few of the guys on here look much better..

    They know who they are.
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Since no one mentioned kettlebells, I will. They rock. Cardio and heavy lifting combined. Lauren has dvds and can be seen on You tube.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kbellqueen

    Absofreakinlutely! Tracy Reifkind videos on youtube are great too.

    That being said - the best workout is the one that you will do.

    Try going to the library and see what is available to check out. Try before you buy.

    I've got so many dvds sitting around. Tae Bo, Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, Art of Strength (great kettlebell dvds by the way), a couple kickboxing dvds. All of them will give you a good workout. You could spend a small fortune if you wanted to.
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    Oh love the recommendations on the Kettle bell vids. I bought kettlebells, but only found crappy workouts. Will have to check out these ones. Thanks :)
  • arccx
    arccx Posts: 5
    ^sherri... Kettlebells are great. Remember that form is extra important when swing the weight so practice practice practice! I usually practice new moves with a lightweight bell before moving up to my regular weight.
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    ^sherri... Kettlebells are great. Remember that form is extra important when swing the weight so practice practice practice! I usually practice new moves with a lightweight bell before moving up to my regular weight.

    AWESOME! Thanks so much! :)
  • oukils
    oukils Posts: 20
    I really like pulling up zumba videos on you tube. I set up the lap top or ipad and follow along. As long as I am moving is all that counts right? I ordered the insanity....well its just insane! It takes alot of impact on my knees. After maybe I lose more weight I will benefit from it. Zumba gave me the energy. I also like the cardio kickboxing on demand. I don't want to buy anymore videos until I utilize what I already have :)
  • kenziestx
    kenziestx Posts: 75
    I'm doing the 30 Day Shred right now and I really like it. I'm only on day 6 and I can tell that I am losing inches. YAY! As far as others that I have done, I really like the Carmen Electra Strip Aerobics DVD set. It's different than everything else, fun and still gives you a good workout. I do Wii Zumba and that's also fun. I bought the Tae Bo videos about 15 years ago and could never keep up, so they are just sitting around, but I am going to give them another shot this year. It just boils down to finding something that you will do everyday or 5 days a week or whatever your goal is. Good luck!
  • rebasporty
    rebasporty Posts: 287 Member
    I like the 30-Day Shred with JM and Kelly Coffey DVD's I can really tell they are making a difference!
  • MrsAnderson_GettingHealthy
    MrsAnderson_GettingHealthy Posts: 122 Member
    I'm sorry if I made it unclear that I do plan on changing my eating habits as well. I will be not on a "diet" but, a lifestyle change of eating. I need to learn portion control and when to stop eating in order to not over eat.

    I plan on doing some workouts that will get me off of my butt and a little bit more active before doing the hardcore intermediate workouts! Thanks so much for all of the replies, everyone.

    I don't have enough money for a gym membership and they are ridiculously priced where I live. I am going to be a new mom and I will need to be home as much as possible when I'm not working. I think that DVD's are a good route for me to go at this point rather than a membership although, someday, I hope to be able to hop on a machine also!

    Thanks for all of the replies. I think from all of the reviews, suggestions and success stories on these videos, I plan on getting "Insanity" and the "30 day shred" videos. It seems like I will have the best of luck with these and I think they sound like great starter videos! Thanks again for all of the replies. This post will be helpful for me to be able to turn back to as soon as I decide to start on more videos! Thanks again!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    For the price of those DVDs you can get some nice home equipment that will let you put your own killer workouts together on your own time. That's what I do. My workouts using affordable basic home equipment put those DVDs to shame. Plus if you want to earn your fitness you owe it to yourself to actually learn how all this work's and not play Simon Says with some hack on a TV s teen.

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