Recommend some workout dvds please?

alanamullen
alanamullen Posts: 25
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I will be joining a gym soon but that may be a few weeks, I'd like to get started on something now!


I know there are thousands of get fit, keep fit, lose weight, etc dvds out there, so which ones have you tried? Which work, which don't? Which ones do you prefer?

Thanks in advance!
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  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    Don't join a gym, save your money. Check out ChaLEAN Extreme! Awesome program!!!!
  • lik_11
    lik_11 Posts: 433 Member
    Jillian Michael's "30 day shred" pops up on here OFTEN!
  • BassBoneBabe
    BassBoneBabe Posts: 226 Member
    I love my Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred. Full body circuit workout that only take about 27 minutes with warm up and cool down.
  • aurie024
    aurie024 Posts: 63 Member
    I just cam across this website... bodyrock.tv.. it has a ton of pretty intense workouts on there and they are free.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Turbo Jam with Chalene Johnson.
  • jackswife1207
    jackswife1207 Posts: 59 Member
    I like the Biggest Loser Boot Camp. Zumba is super fun!
  • melhayes1115
    melhayes1115 Posts: 187 Member
    Insanity! I love it!!!
  • alanamullen
    alanamullen Posts: 25
    Thanks for the responses guys!

    Once I've done my tidying and had some dinner, I'll look these all up.

    :)
  • FellowStriver
    FellowStriver Posts: 31
    I love Billy Blank's Tae-Bo workouts. So fun! Empowering to kick and punch - He's very upbeat.
  • aripak
    aripak Posts: 33
    Turbo Fire. The only dvds I never get sick of!
  • DCUMM
    DCUMM Posts: 9
    Another thing to consider is to use your DVR if you have one. Gilad's bodies in motion is on every morning on fit tv at 4am, I record it, and have a new workout 5 days a week. I like it better than a dvd because it's super effective, but different daily, so you don't get tired of the same thing all the time. Changing it up keeps your muscles working!
  • ML0305
    ML0305 Posts: 227 Member
    I've tried JM 30 Day Shred and I am currently doing Ripped in 30 and The Butt Bible (also a good workout). But if you do decide to join a gym...check out Zumba!!!! Its fun and helps you lose inches off your waist!

    Personally, I dont agree with spending so much money at a gym when I can do it all in the comfort of my home BUT everyone is different!!! Either way...whatever route you decide to take...I wish you the best!!!!
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    *Dance off the inches fat burning bellydance* ( you can get it from target, walmart, amazon etc...for $10 or so :) is fun... zumba, and TURBOFIRE! ;) ...those are my favorites! Also if you are looking for something that still burns calories, but is not super intense... leslie sansone's walk off the pounds dvds....
  • baileysmomma922
    baileysmomma922 Posts: 11
    Denise Austin helped me lose a ton of weight and she has ten minute work outs! :wink:
  • mistresseeyore
    mistresseeyore Posts: 717 Member
    I use Wii Fit, EA Active2 on my Wii. I also to AM/PM Yoga. Pilates is fun too. Zumba is awesome. I'm still trying to learn how to move my feet and arms at the same time.
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    yep 30 day shred, you will get real results fast! get it measure everything and watch your body change! no I am not on commission lol!
  • J_Lopez
    J_Lopez Posts: 23
    Chalene Extreme --- or any by Jillian Michaels.
  • janeitg
    janeitg Posts: 33 Member
    I have been taping some stuff on my DVR so I can try them before buying. Only drawback is you have to fast forward past the commercials. I tried Gilad and Denise Austin. Both were good.
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
    Ive got lots of fitness dvds, my faves are clubland workout of your life, and pump it up body burn dvd :)

    Theres both really good cardio workouts, gets ur heart pumping and makes ya sweat!!
  • Gidge2222
    Gidge2222 Posts: 5
    I am doing Turbo Fire and I LOVE it!!!
  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    30 Day shred is cheap ($10) and it's not a bad workout! That's a good place to start! If you're up for a challenge and have a little extra money to spend, anything by beachbody is great too! they have tons of different programs to suit your workout style!
  • alanamullen
    alanamullen Posts: 25
    I can see me enjoying this JM one!

    I don't mind joining the gym, my doctor is sorting it out for me so I wouldn't have to worry about paying.

    There's actually a Zumba class on tonight that I'm thinking about going to.
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
    The JM DVDs are great and really inexpensive. If you are looking for a program, go no further than Rushfit. I am head over heels in love with it :)
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    Insanity is great
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    I love Turbo Fire, I lost 12 lbs and 13 inches at the beginning of the year doing it. Turbo Jam is a little bit easier but still awesome if you want to start with that. Good luck!
  • victor73
    victor73 Posts: 24 Member
    I've had friends who have tried the following:
    Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System
    Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred
    P90x & P90
    Insanity
    Billy Blanks Tae Bo
    Skoggs System Kettlebells
    Yoga for Cardio

    I personally have used the Skoggs System Kettlebells DVDs and they're pretty good, but it's completely up to you what kind of exercise you want to concentrate on, whether it be aerobics, weight training, or other. Look at each system and read people's reviews on sites like this or amazon.com to see what kind of results people have achieved (I rarely ever look at the product's website for reviews because they usually take only the absolute best weight loss stories to make their product seem like the best.)

    What I've seen and heard from friends is that they've had better success using multiple DVDs and mixing it up from week to week or month to month. Not only does it keep things different, but the intervals help to work different muscles and keeps you from getting bored with the same routine.
  • Acatlett77
    Acatlett77 Posts: 52
    I can see me enjoying this JM one!

    I don't mind joining the gym, my doctor is sorting it out for me so I wouldn't have to worry about paying.

    There's actually a Zumba class on tonight that I'm thinking about going to.

    You should go to the Zumba class!!! I do Zumba on my Xbox & I LOVE it!!! You don't even realize that your working out & you can burn a TON of cals!
  • dvankuiken
    dvankuiken Posts: 67 Member
    I'm definitely going to have to vote 30 Day Shred - almost done - one more day!
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    Zumba can be overwhelming the first night. Make sure you take the class at least 3 times before you even think of quitting. I love it! I have noticed that I am losing weight differently than I have in the past. More off my waist and upper body.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Tae Bo.
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