Best workout DVD?!

amwood89
amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My hours at work at the minute are really odd & I'm struggling to find time for the gym!

I've never really used workout DVDs in the passed, but I'm really gonna have to start doing some form of exercise which fits into my daily routine, so I guessed maybe doing a work out at home would be the best option!

So, what is the best workout DVD on the market? I'm fairly fit, but not a machine (so don't think insanity would be for me!) any suggestions?

Cheers!!
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  • LeemTHEdream
    LeemTHEdream Posts: 32 Member
    I would suggest Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred or her Ripped in 30 DVD...each workout is only 30 minutes long. Good Luck!
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
    Will look it up now! Thanks a million :-)
  • ALGreer2013
    ALGreer2013 Posts: 1
    I really like the 10 Minute Solutions videos. Each video has five 10-minute workouts. You can do 1 - 5 at a time. I have bought about 6 of them so far. I like the dance ones the best but they have a variety of videos for just about any type of exercise you enjoy. I find it easier to complete 3 of the 10-minute videos before work rather than have an 1 -1.5 hour long video that I'll have to leave in the middle of.
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
    Sounds good! Will check this out too!! Thanks
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    I LOVE Turbo Fire by Beachbody!! :)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Insanity is all body weight exercises, so it would be a great pick for you. Turbofire and TurboJam are good options too. Realistically, I like something that incorporates a bit more weight training like a Chalean Extreme or P90X, but if you don' t want to buy resistance bands, i would do a chalean johnson program.
  • erayne
    erayne Posts: 47 Member
    I really like the 30 Day Shred!
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
    Thank you all! Ahhh so many options!! I'll maybe get a couple & see which suits me best! Thanks for all your suggestions!
  • julieharrell1
    julieharrell1 Posts: 29 Member
    I like the Cindy Crawford workout DVDs. They're old, but still good. It's challenging, but still easy enough for me.
  • kittenful
    kittenful Posts: 318 Member
    I know it's been suggested already, but I LOVE Jillian Michaels - Ripped in 30.
  • Me2FitMe
    Me2FitMe Posts: 1,285 Member
    I personally use:
    Hip hop abs (fav)
    zumba
    tae bo
  • ChetThaker
    ChetThaker Posts: 186 Member
    There are many varieties of programmes on Team Beachbody (no I am not a Coach) and you can find one that suits you personally. I have used 10-Minute-Trainer, Les Mills Combat and Les Mills Pump.
  • momRN2B
    momRN2B Posts: 247 Member
    another vote for the 30 day shred!
  • Happy_10yr
    Happy_10yr Posts: 287 Member
    Flashdance!!
  • ClementineGeorg
    ClementineGeorg Posts: 505 Member
    I like the Biggest Loser Bootcamp DVDs (those with Bob Harper). I do other DVDs also, but it's something about those... never seem to get bored of them and during them...
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    I'm a fan of Shaun T, he's one of the few DVD trainers that don't annoy the heck out of me. Maybe before you invest, check out a bunch from the library to see who doesn't get on your nerves or which types of workouts you like the best?
  • LB2812
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
    I like the Jillian Michaels DVDs - I've tried the yoga, kettlebells, 30DS.... Also I love the Biggest Loser Cardio Blast DVD - actually I think it's just Bob Harper, I like him more than Jillian and I just like the whole Biggest Loser thing...

    Also, an idea if you don't want to buy a bunch you don't like (uh, like me lol) you might check out your library, I never realized until recently they have a whole selection of fitness dvds there!
  • Ivonnegarza1980
    Ivonnegarza1980 Posts: 45
    T25 hands down :) 25mins a day 5 days a week
  • BoxerLover96
    BoxerLover96 Posts: 82 Member
    I do all my workouts now from fitnessblender.com. Check them out!
  • melimama2
    melimama2 Posts: 40 Member
    jillian micheals 30 day shred is pretty good. Right now i'm doing her body revolution which is a 90 day program-30 min a day. I am about to finish phase 1 and I've lost 10 pounds.
  • momsgettinhealthy
    momsgettinhealthy Posts: 26 Member
    Check out YouTube. You can just search for workout videos or something similar and come up with a ton of options. Also, most of the ones that have been mentioned here are available on YouTube also.

    I have been doing 30 Day Shred as well and love it. Short and semi-sweet but a great workout nonetheless. Also, last night started a Walking with Leslie Sansone series and did the 2 mile walk just to kinda see what it was about and really enjoyed it.
  • mariahays
    mariahays Posts: 31 Member
    Love Love Love Ripped in 30 by JM.
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
    Hey guys thanks for all your suggestions! Been away for a few days is only just logged back on, hence the late reply!

    Didn't realise the library have a section on fitness, will deff be checking that out when I'm back home!

    I've ordered 30 day shred to stArt me off, hopefully it will have arrived by the time I've got home.. Gonna need it after all the pigging out I've done this week - dreading getting on the scales!

    Will check out YouTube & the other site suggested in the mean time!

    Thanks again
  • victorina3
    victorina3 Posts: 1 Member
    Random question, are you Irish? I'm guessing from the "thanks a million."
  • IZackV13
    IZackV13 Posts: 157 Member
    Focus T25 should be right up your alley. Challenging for beginners and veterans (you go at your own pace and modified moves are included) and the ENTIRE thing is done is 6 different 25 minute sessions a week.

    Easy Cheesy Japanesey
  • IZackV13
    IZackV13 Posts: 157 Member
    Somewhat of a tangent here, but the names "Ripped in 30" or "30 Day Shred" or whatever are totally bogus unless you are already VERY close to lean.

    Names like that imply that strict diet adherence and hard work in/out of the gym are useless, which isn't the case. I'm not saying you can't get ripped/shredded with those workouts, but putting a timeline of one month on it is only achieveable by about .0001% of the population.

    Disclaimer: I am NOT a Beachbody coach. However, I appreciate that Shaun T. and Beachbody in general do not promise things or market in a way that makes them dishonest. Yes, Insanity, P90X, Turbofire, Focus T25 CAN get you ripped, but you have to put in a ton of work to get there and they make no bones about that. Beachbody's Magic Pill? Blood/Sweat/Tears, repeat.
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    Somewhat of a tangent here, but the names "Ripped in 30" or "30 Day Shred" or whatever are totally bogus unless you are already VERY close to lean.

    Names like that imply that strict diet adherence and hard work in/out of the gym are useless, which isn't the case. I'm not saying you can't get ripped/shredded with those workouts, but putting a timeline of one month on it is only achieveable by about .0001% of the population.

    Disclaimer: I am NOT a Beachbody coach. However, I appreciate that Shaun T. and Beachbody in general do not promise things or market in a way that makes them dishonest. Yes, Insanity, P90X, Turbofire, Focus T25 CAN get you ripped, but you have to put in a ton of work to get there and they make no bones about that. Beachbody's Magic Pill? Blood/Sweat/Tears, repeat.
    we're aware.
  • tattedbarbz
    tattedbarbz Posts: 30
    30 day shred is good if you want to tone up but I found it impossible to lose weight on it, I don't think it's enough cardio. I love all of the tae bo dvds no matter how old they are and they always deliver the best results. I also have tried the lose weight workout with mikyla dodd. She is such a random 'celebrity' and I don't know where the hell the dvd came from but it is SO good and i've tried so many.
    Anyway good luck
  • jeremyw1977
    jeremyw1977 Posts: 505 Member
    There are many varieties of programmes on Team Beachbody (no I am not a Coach) and you can find one that suits you personally. I have used 10-Minute-Trainer, Les Mills Combat and Les Mills Pump.

    I think Les Mills Combat is by far one of the best all around DVD programs. There is intense cardio mixed in with strength and flexibility training........awesome blend....................and no, I am not a Coach either.
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
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