Which exercise DVDs do you workout with at home?

Alison12121
Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've been using TurboJam for cardio, and the Firm (Transfirmer) for strength training. I just want to try something new so I don't get bored with the workouts I have now. Which ones do you really like?
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  • megandme120
    megandme120 Posts: 95 Member
    I have a couple of the Jillian Michaels video - "blast fat, boost metabolism" and the "30 day shred". I also love her yoga video. I also do Jackie Warner's videos - the total body circuit training one for when I want to use weights and a great ab video.
  • christimccarty
    christimccarty Posts: 81
    if you like turbojam... upgrade to turbofire!!! Its AWESOME! I started out as a turbojammer and have had my turbofire for about 2 years now and still use it all the time! love, love it!
    I'm also really excited to be adding insanity to my workout collection. It burns MAX calories!!! high intensity!
  • Bentleymama86
    Bentleymama86 Posts: 89 Member
    Go ahead and laugh..... I use Richard Simmons!!! I love him :)
  • marc_s_johnson
    marc_s_johnson Posts: 107 Member
    I've been doing Insanity, 30 Day Shred and just started Bob Harper's Total body sculptured Kettlebell workout.

    Recommend them all.
  • ande1560
    ande1560 Posts: 12
    I just use Insanity and I love it! Can anyone recommend a good video I can find online for strength training using dumbbells?
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    The list is super long

    Top 5 Instructors:

    Kelly Coffey Meyer
    Leslie Sansone
    Ellen Barrett
    Chris Freytag
    Jessica Smith

    Top 5 videos

    KCM - 30 Minutes to Fitness Your Best Body
    LS - Belly Blasting Walk
    EB - Skinny Sculpt
    CF - Walking Cardio Shape Up Max
    JS - YouTube stuff ....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5SeMKN8Bus

    collagevideo.com & totalfitnessdvds.com are great places to look for new DVDs ... reviews, video clips, tons of info before you buy
  • Hawaiian_Shirt_Day
    Hawaiian_Shirt_Day Posts: 22
    I just use Insanity and I love it! Can anyone recommend a good video I can find online for strength training using dumbbells?

    You can look into ChaLEAN Extreme
  • bhickman2102
    bhickman2102 Posts: 1
    Last week I was looking for a visual reference on how to do a particular kettlebell exercise, so I looked it up on YouTube....I had NO idea how many full length workouts were on there! There are some of Jillian Michaels' on there, yoga, kettlebell workouts. Its my new go-to when I want to try something new that I don't have at home.
  • RoseTears143
    RoseTears143 Posts: 1,121 Member
    I'm in week 3 of Insanity which I am loving (I completed it last year as well). Next I will be doing Les Mills Body Combat, and after that I'm not sure yet...maybe Insanity Asylum. I love the variety because I get bored if I do one thing for too long...which is why I couldn't keep myself focused on P90X I think. I do go to the gym 2-3 days a week for additional strength trianing and weight lifting as well.
  • frugalafterfifty
    frugalafterfifty Posts: 240 Member
    I've got a bunch but most are dusty - I'm working on changing that. I just started doing DVD's again.

    I have several Callenetics and I'm trying to do 4 hours a week
    Leslie Sansone - walks - I'll try to use them on yukky days or to finish a walking challenge I just started here on MFP
    Several yoga and Pilates. I prefer the WIndsor Pilates ones - perhaps because I know them better
  • KimberlyDCZ
    KimberlyDCZ Posts: 525 Member
    Shaun T's Rockin' Body! I LOVE it! I've also been wanting 30DS, I've seen others with great results from that.
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    Leslie Sansone and Zumba Gold I love them.
  • mztamaraann
    mztamaraann Posts: 35 Member
    I started with 30 DS then I moved on to Burn fat boost metabolism and No more trouble zones. I am currently doing turbo fire and it is my favorite. The calorie burn is ridiculous, and it is actually fun.
  • Meaganandcheese
    Meaganandcheese Posts: 525 Member
    I like pretty much everything the Firm has put out. I have many of those dvds so I never get bored with them. I also have a Bar Method dvd that's great.

    I have found several Youtube channels for workouts that are also awesome. Namely, Blogilates. her workouts are so fun!
  • TLHarwick
    TLHarwick Posts: 44 Member
    I am admittedly a Fitness DVD junkie. Back when I started on my journey, I was a FT working Mom of 4 with a deployed spouse.. going to the gym was close to impossible.

    I have everything from Jillian Michaels to TaeBo to Les Mills Combat and Pump and they have all been great for different periods in my journey!

    Jillian Michaels - No More Trouble Zones still kills me!
    Les Mills - Combat - leaves me nice and sweaty!
    Les Mills - Pump - very flexible b/c you can add weight as you get stronger! -
  • knovello82
    knovello82 Posts: 110 Member
    I don't know what cable provider you have...but I do kickboxing with Jill Coleman...it's on demand w/ Comcast/Xfinity. It kicks butt & I feel a big difference after just a couple of workouts.

    I need to do more stuff with weights but I'm going to be moving soon so why pay for a gym membership
  • angelapolite72
    angelapolite72 Posts: 26 Member
    I don't know what cable provider you have...but I do kickboxing with Jill Coleman...it's on demand w/ Comcast/Xfinity. It kicks butt & I feel a big difference after just a couple of workouts.

    I need to do more stuff with weights but I'm going to be moving soon so why pay for a gym membership

    I have Comcast, I never thought about looking into the On Demand for workouts, thanks for the tip!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    julian michales 30 day shred , denise austin, I also do alot of workouts on youtube and netflix instant videos
  • alsoagood1
    alsoagood1 Posts: 79 Member
    I have several and do most of them (some are new for me and I haven't tried yet):

    Billy Banks
    Bob Harper
    Jillian Michaels
    Shaun T
    The Firm
    Zumba
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I started with slim in 6. I still try and do it once a week because it's a good full body workout.

    I used the 'walking away the pounds' videos a few times as well. I have the 30 day shred but only did it once and my knees were sorry later. I have turbo fire, but it's a bit too fast paced for me and I haven't got into it yet. I'm seriously considering buying Les Mills pump at this point, as the gym doesn't have a very good schedule for them.
  • Amerielle
    Amerielle Posts: 153 Member
    I am a fitness DVD (also have lots of video tapes from back in the day) addict! My two all time favorite instructors are Cathe Friedrich and Christi Taylor. I also enjoy having YouTube workouts available too. Fitness Blender is my favorite there.
  • NHoughton13
    NHoughton13 Posts: 303
    I did Jillian's 30DS, then Jillian's kettlebell DVD and have moved on to Jillian's No More Trouble Zones. I did it two days ago and I'm still sore. But a good sore, you know? It's longer than the others (45 minutes) but I felt like I accomplished something at the end.

    I guess I'm a Jillian junkie. I also have KettleworX and Leslie Sansone but haven't done them in awhile. I have Insanity, but it's a little advanced for me. I'll try that again when I'm in better shape.
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    Gilad! Also been watching some shorter 10-20 min youtube workouts for my arms with hand weights.
  • Alison12121
    Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
    Thanks so much for all your suggestions! :smile: I'm getting so many great ideas from you! I really appreciate it. It will be so nice to spice things up so I don't get bored. (I think I have the dialogue in some of the DVDs memorized).
  • ChangeIsADecision
    ChangeIsADecision Posts: 709 Member
    I just started using Turbo Jam about 3 weeks ago... I LOVE iT but I can see that I will buying Turbo Fire at some point.

    YOU TUBE can be your friend.... You can just search fitness and there are a a ton of videos. But I like Fitness Blender on there: http://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender
  • lamorael
    lamorael Posts: 12 Member
    Didn't notice if anyone else suggested this or not, but I do KettleWorx workouts. I also mix in different types of Yog and Pilates, mainly by Gaiam.
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
    At the current moment, I work out with Insanity and Jillian Micheals.
  • mindyjo74
    mindyjo74 Posts: 68 Member
    I am fitness dvd junkie! I have vhs videos from the 80's I believe! But right now my favs are Insanity and Turbojam! Both are challenging and lots of fun!!
  • HilDawg31019
    HilDawg31019 Posts: 25 Member
    I am on my 6th week of Les Mills Combat!! Love it.
  • jensan37
    jensan37 Posts: 151 Member
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