Looking for a good beginner's DVD video

papa3x
papa3x Posts: 286
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
that I can do in my living room, and doesn't cost a ton. I was on amazon, and I see all thses programs... $89, $129, even $217! ( seems like most of them are put out by some company called BeachBody..... anyway, looking for something not too girly, and ore focused on cardio than strentgth.

Thanks.

Oh, and NOTHING with Jillian Michael's in it.

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  • douglasmobbs
    douglasmobbs Posts: 563 Member
    What I have found useful is recording some of the workouts from the fitness channels, deleting most of them straight away, but there have been a few that I found put things at a good pace without doing silly dance moves that should never be attempted by any dads.
  • katiew00t
    katiew00t Posts: 164


    Oh, and NOTHING with Jillian Michael's in it.

    haha, I was going to suggest the biggest loser dvd, "The Workout." Jillian actually isn't in it, Bob Harper is. It is a great workout DVD for beginners, and not expensive at all.
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    anybody else?
  • krklstephi
    krklstephi Posts: 182 Member
    I really enjoy the Biggest Loser DVDs. I love the Power Walk (less than $10 on Amazon), Cardio Max, and Cardio Max Weight Loss Edition. You can choos not to do the workouts with Jillian and I think the only one that has a Jillian Workout (that I listed) is the Cardio Max. I hope this helps!
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    See, I don't want her getting even 1 penny of my money.
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    I like the Extreme Makeover DVD at walmart with Chris Powell, it's what I started with at 285, there are REAL people with REAL weight on them. They had good modifications too if you have stress on your knees or ankles.
  • anglyn97
    anglyn97 Posts: 13
    Richard Simmon's Sweating to the oldies is good for beginners. Also I like Jackie Warner's workouts too.
  • katadams618
    katadams618 Posts: 32
    I could use some suggestions for resistance training DVDs that I can follow at home in my living room-thanks for the above suggestions btw...
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    I like the Extreme Makeover DVD at walmart with Chris Powell, it's what I started with at 285, there are REAL people with REAL weight on them. They had good modifications too if you have stress on your knees or ankles.

    Ohh.... I have one bad knee.
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    I like the Extreme Makeover DVD at walmart with Chris Powell, it's what I started with at 285, there are REAL people with REAL weight on them. They had good modifications too if you have stress on your knees or ankles.

    Ohh.... I have one bad knee.

    I do too and when I started I was really having trouble but I was able to do the modified versions
    here are some clips I found
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSMBRnkImuc
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrmC-C-amHo

    I do this workout stil at level 3 with my 16 year old son 3 times a week and I can't say enough good things about it.
  • katiew00t
    katiew00t Posts: 164
    See, I don't want her getting even 1 penny of my money.


    Why?
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. It's low impact and very effective for beginners.

    http://www.lesliesansonevideos.com/

    I get them from Wal-mart or target for under $10 and they are worth every penny. Best wishes :flowerforyou:
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I won't mention Jillian DVDs(blech!)

    Free/inexpensive starters:

    Local library rents DVDs / Netflix streams a few DVD / Netflix rental - tons of videos. Hulu.com has an exercise & fitness channel - streams videos

    Walk at Home (Leslie Sansone) are really good cardio starters AND bump up the intensity later on for an intermediate workout .... here's a clip to see what these are:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsfbneFQ_8&feature=related

    Target, KMart, Walmart sell these $10. Biggest Loser Power Walk is not Jillian ... however the music is horrible.

    Tae Bo videos are fun. This is Billy Blanks. "This is Tae Bo" is a new one, just the right speed (some are really too fast for me). Again not very expensive.

    Not terribly cheap ..... Kelly Coffey Meyers is excelent. She has a series called 30 Minutes to Fitness. Motivating without being obnoxious. Collagevideo.com will have reviews & videos clips so you can find the fitness level, and equipment needed. Kelly offers low impact variations throughout.
  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Scott Cole's Discover Tai Chi for Weight Loss. It's extremely low impact and has a slightly faster tempo than traditional tai chi. And it's a martial art, so less of a girly factor :smile:
  • FITnFIRM4LIFE
    FITnFIRM4LIFE Posts: 818 Member
    Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. It's low impact and very effective for beginners.

    http://www.lesliesansonevideos.com/

    I get them from Wal-mart or target for under $10 and they are worth every penny. Best wishes :flowerforyou:

    This and if you have netflix or cable there are a few good beginner selections.
    Also outdoor walking, bike riding..Start slow and do more as your comfortable.
    Good job on starting:-)
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. It's low impact and very effective for beginners.

    http://www.lesliesansonevideos.com/

    I get them from Wal-mart or target for under $10 and they are worth every penny. Best wishes :flowerforyou:
    Yes, these are absolutely perfect for beginners. Even as an experienced exerciser, I often turn to these to get a sweat up without risk of injury. Mine came with resistance bands to add a little resistance to the cardio.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    If you like the idea of a walking workout ... walk in place, side step in place, knee lifts in place ... very simple, non-dancey aerobics.


    Walk it Off with George is another idea. These are a whole series of walking videos with George Foreman (Petra Kolber leads). I don't think Leslie Sansone is "girlie" ..... but if you think her voice will irritate .... look for a music only option fir Leslie on collagevideo.com

    The George Foreman series is excellent for men (and women) .... Circiut Walk is a good beginner DVD & CHEAP on Amazon
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    See, I don't want her getting even 1 penny of my money.


    Why?

    because I can't stand her.
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    OH, I wouldn't call myself a beginner.... I can hang with 75 minutes of cardio.
  • aiyana1228
    aiyana1228 Posts: 100 Member
    Go to your library and borrow a few and check them out for free before you invest in any.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Richard Simmons. Pretty much anything, but I love Sweatin' to the Oldies.
  • msjta
    msjta Posts: 51
    i just started using leslie. A little slow but having problems with my knee. She is steady which allows me to do the 5 miles with little problems. i just ride my bike for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Amy_Lynn74
    Amy_Lynn74 Posts: 134 Member
    Leslie Sansone's video's are awesome! That is what I started with and what I still use on rainy days when I can't get outside to walk. I mostly enjoy just walking myself.
  • countrygirl812
    countrygirl812 Posts: 116
    I also use Leslie Sansone, but I turn her down and crank up some music.
  • frumpytofit
    frumpytofit Posts: 83
    Richard Simmons and Leslie Sansone.
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    My fault.... I should have asked for one leaning towards intermediate......

    I can handle over an hour on an elliptical fairly easily, even it medium to high resistance. I did an hour last night on the "perfromance" setting, which was pretty heavy resistance, but not a ton of incline. Unless my hip or knee gives me a problem, I can walk 2 hours at a decent clip. I can EASILY punch a heavy bag for 30 solid minutes with serious effort.
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    Tae Bo DVDs with Billy Blanks. Totally not girly.
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    Somebody gave me a used copy of Biggest Loser Boot Camp... the 1st one... She said she heard it was great but never tried it.
  • rbccbrown
    rbccbrown Posts: 22 Member
    X trainfit on amazon. 8 DVDs kinda like px90 but only $29.00.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    X trainfit on amazon. 8 DVDs kinda like px90 but only $29.00.

    Supreme 90 is another P90X knock off. This set is down to $9.99 in some stores. Look wherever "as seen on TV" products are sold. Video clips & reviews are on collagevideo.com ....... 10 DVDs there should be something on here. This is NOT beginner .... but if it shows lower impact options you'll be OK. You can always reduce the weights.

    http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/supreme-90-day-system-supreme90-9383
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