Your favorite workout DVD and why?

LovesAdventure
LovesAdventure Posts: 66 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking of purchasing one but there are so many I don't know where to start. I have a hard time following someones movements, I tried a zumba class at my local Y and while it was fun I really need something easier to follow.
Suggestions?
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  • gd50cent
    gd50cent Posts: 231 Member
    30 day shred for me. its short enough that i can find time to do it everyday. i like the format - 3 circuits of 3 mins strength, 2 mins cardio, 1 minute abs. i can do the moves! lol. and most importantly i like the results it gives me.

    plus there's nearly always groups of people on my fitness pal doing it at the same time which is great for motivation.

    good luck with whatever you pick. :smile:
  • paulagabay
    paulagabay Posts: 96
    Ditto 30 day shred it the way to go.
  • blv0267
    blv0267 Posts: 100 Member
    I mix it up between 30 Day shred and videos on Netflix. Specifically I try and pick things that put me in the 20-30 minute range.
  • Time2getFit4Life
    Time2getFit4Life Posts: 521 Member
    Insanity is my favorite it's one I can really say I get a good workout in!!
  • darkmouzy
    darkmouzy Posts: 227 Member
    I kee p hearing about this 30 day shred im gonna have to check it out!
    But my favorites are Zumba and P90x :) zumba is just really fun and P90x is a great program and challenging
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    30 Day Shred, it's easy to follow, quick & effective. I find dance based ones hard to follow as I have no rhythm!
  • xASHYxSMASHYx
    xASHYxSMASHYx Posts: 175 Member
    I have the Zumba Dvds, which I love. But I started out with Denise Austin Dvds, she has some dancing ones if thats what you are into but they are very basic and easy to follow. Without these I would have never been able to transition to Zumba. She also has a ton of other great dvds. Other than that I'm also a big fan of any of the 10 minute solution DVDs, they are broken down in 10 minute segments so if you are short on time you can just do a couple, or the whole thing if you have more time. I have the pilates one and I really love it.
    I also have the 30 day shred dvd, which seems to be wildly popular on this site. It is definitely a good workout, but would be considered high impact and for me causes me too much pain in my knees and joints to keep up with it.
  • nitepagan
    nitepagan Posts: 205 Member
    I like the Biggest loser DVDs. The Power Walk is good if you have a lots to lose and your just starting out. I have also bought Cardio Max and Weight Lose Yoga, neither of which I have looked at yet. Amazon sells these BL DVDs real cheap, $6 or $7 a piece and if you shop carefully, you can get free shipping. I also bought Absolute Beginner Kettlebell 3-in-1 with Amy Bento, you need a kettlebell for that one, I use the 5 lb. kettlebell. This one is pretty intense.
  • Andi_Mo
    Andi_Mo Posts: 243
    Yes 30 day Shred is great. I also like Turbo Fire, Insanity and Supreme 90 Day. Try going to the site www.collagevideo.com. You can watch clips of the DVDS, see reviews and it tells you the difficulty level as well. They have decent prices as well but even if you don't buy it from them, its good to be able to see it before you get it from a store. Good luck!
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    30 day shred was too high impact for me, and the 10 minute videos didn't give me a good enough workout (but I'm SO glad they are working for someone else). I started out with the FIRM and Karen Voights effects and am now using Joyce Vedral's Bottoms Up. It's a workout using free-weights broken into 3 parts upper, lower, and abs.

    I still use the kickboxing video from Karen Voights (hers is a 3 DVD set strength, aerobic, and flexibility).
  • floridagirl7264
    floridagirl7264 Posts: 318 Member
    I like any of the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home dvds. They are essentially low impact aerobics with combinations of 4 moves. Simple enough to follow but also a great burn.
  • MsFitnFabulous
    MsFitnFabulous Posts: 432 Member
    I like walk away the lbs boot camp walk. It's pretty basic yet gets my heart rate up and keeps it there for a good calorie burn.
  • bfl2010
    bfl2010 Posts: 33 Member
    Zumba DVDs. They're so fun that it doesn't even feel like exercise!
  • vicmonster
    vicmonster Posts: 297 Member
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  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I kee p hearing about this 30 day shred im gonna have to check it out!
    But my favorites are Zumba and P90x :) zumba is just really fun and P90x is a great program and challenging

    If you've done P90X, I wouldn't bother with 30DS. It would be a waste for you.:smile:
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I quite like Burlesque by Jazzercise.

    No jazz hands, in case you're wondering...
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    I've only had one exercise DVD that I've really liked. I got it through Women's Health Magazine. It is lead by Amy Dixon, and I just like her personality, plus the exercises are patterned after sports (swimming, speed skating, tennis, boxing, etc.)
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    I have several DVDs that I incorporate for my exercise routines:

    Low impact: The Biggest Loser Power Walk, Prevention Magazine Walking Fit

    Medium impact: Women's Health -The Wedding Workout, Zumba, The Bollywood Dance Workout

    High Impact: Jillian Michaels' 30 day. Shred, Jillian Michaels' Shred it with Weights, Taebo Power, Taebo Cardioexplosion

    The low impact DVDs were a great starting point for me. I use the walking ones on days of inclement weather when I am unable to walk outdoors.

    I love the Jillian Michaels' series because you get a total workout in a shorter period of time. You can't beat 20-25 minutes. The Taebo series requires allocating about 1 hr of your time.
  • cgraylyon
    cgraylyon Posts: 292 Member
    I love Billy Blanks Ultimate Tae Bo the best. It's an hour and a half! So if I want I can do 30 minutes or 90 minutes. I love punching and kicking it out. I always get a good workout and it was cheap only $10 at Sports Authority.
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    All good, I haven't tried them all. My absolute fave is Karen Voigt's 'Slim Physique" it has a different w/o every day. Strength, Cardio & flexibility (yoga) It's not as hard on my knees as Jillian, no jumping jacks- I just LOVE it tho. she gets your heart rate up. my muscles feel rubbery when I'm done and I'm getting results (smaller jeans - tons of compliments) because I DO IT. I actually look forward to it I dislike days I have to miss because you miss something, like strength work that I NEED.
    Sundays is 30 min yoga. Its so wonderful & the highlight of my week.
    I also like THE FIRM DVDs (kettlebells) I have a couple & these are pretty strenuous
    PS> I have netflix & try these out before I buy them
    cheers
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    30 day shred for me. its short enough that i can find time to do it everyday. i like the format - 3 circuits of 3 mins strength, 2 mins cardio, 1 minute abs. i can do the moves! lol. and most importantly i like the results it gives me.

    plus there's nearly always groups of people on my fitness pal doing it at the same time which is great for motivation.

    good luck with whatever you pick. :smile:

    I was going to say this one too. It's what I started with and it's a great workout that produces results. And it's quick and cheap.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I quite like Burlesque by Jazzercise.

    No jazz hands, in case you're wondering...

    This is what I'm getting ready to do as soon as I get my butt away from the boards! I love this workout, and it really works your butt! Didn't think I would like it, but a friend had been talking about how much she loved her class, so I picked up this dvd. I also love Turbo Jam. It gives me a great burn, Chalene's energy is motivating and the music is really good. I actually liked Ripped in 30 better than 30 Day Shred, but the PP was right that you probably won't be challenged if you've done P90X. Maybe using heavier weights?
  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    i LOVE jillian michaels six week six pack videos...she works so much of the arms and legs in it too and i always end up a sweaty sobbing mess afterwards without fail! she WORKS you HARD (i do level 2)
  • frosty73
    frosty73 Posts: 424 Member
    Some libraries have a lot of workout DVDs you can check out. That's a great place to start when you don't know what you're looking for. I haven't tried the 30 Day Shred, but I have several Denise Austin videos, a Richard Simmons video, and multiple 10-minute Quick Fix videos.
  • Katiekinzaz
    Katiekinzaz Posts: 7 Member
    I, too, borrowed a bunch of different DVDs from the library - which let me try them out before I bought them. I have ended up purchasing a few I really liked. They all happen to be Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I am still searching for a good 30 - 40 minute cardio DVD that I like.
  • Lib_B
    Lib_B Posts: 446 Member
    biggest loser and jillian michaels because i am not coordinated enough to manage the complicated moves of some of the more dance oriented dvds. i get the whole idea is to move, but even by myself i feel self-conscious if i can't do it right.

    also, turbo jam is ok. p90x and insanity are all more straight forward exercise and not complicated grapevines and whatnot.
  • mhncaldwell
    mhncaldwell Posts: 17 Member
    Leslie Sansome 3 Fast Miles-- but I click on the "Music Only" workout option because (sorry!) she talks a bit too much for me at 5:30 or 6 AM (when I do the walking)
  • niqua215
    niqua215 Posts: 283 Member
    Biggest Loser Cardio Max! You get Bob and Jillian! And you're working out with Biggest Loser contestants, there are modified moves, you can create a custom workout program and choose which workout you want to do.
  • Charlottejogs
    Charlottejogs Posts: 351 Member
    I liked JM Ripped in 30- it is broken up into more exercises so I liked it more than 30DS and it was more challenging...and I noticed new definition in my muscles:)
  • Lib_B
    Lib_B Posts: 446 Member
    Also, i would say that the absolute BEST dvd is the one you enjoy enough to keep doing. a couple posters mentioned the library. that would be a great place to start.
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