Your Exercise DVDs

10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:37:11 +0100

10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates(Anchor Bay)2009What is it?Five 10-minute core and lower body-based Pilates workouts, four of which utilize the included inflatable "toning ball." Andrea Leigh Rogers instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers with Pilates experience. These workouts are fast-paced, and you need to have good form and a core that's already fairly strong to master these moves. You'll also need a mat — the ball is included in the kit. If you're renting the DVD or acquire it sans ball, you'll have to find one that's about 9 inches in diameter, inflatable, and fairly soft and squishy — something like this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O5MYIC?ie=UTF8&tag=higherfitness-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000O5MYIC).

Your Body Breakthru: Slim, Strong & Sexy Sculpt

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:24:23 +0100

Your Body Breakthru: Slim, Strong & Sexy Sculpt(Razor Digital)2007What is it?Two 30-minute sculpting routines, one focusing on the upper body and core, the other on the lower body and core. Michelle Dozois instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers — you're switching between equipment a lot so it helps to know what you're doing, and it does get intense at times. You will need two sets of dumbbells (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BUUVC4?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B002BUUVC4) (probably around 3 - 8 pounds, depending on your level of strength), a resistance band (which comes with the DVD if you're buying it new) and a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS AID=2666217 URL=/exercise/exercise-mats.html).

Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:21:22 +0100

Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers(Lionsgate)2009What is it?Seven short workouts that target the glutes and legs. They run from 5 to 15 minutes, most lasting around 10 minutes. Denise Austin instructs.Who is it for?Beginning through intermediate exercisers. You will need dumbbells (about 3 to 5 lbs.) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BUUVC4?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B002BUUVC4), a stability ball (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006N60BY?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B0006N60BY) for one segment, a resistance band (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FGVZQ2?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B000FGVZQ2) for another segment, and a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS AID=2666217 URL=/exercise/exercise-mats.html).

Cardio Burn: Kickbox

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:08:03 +0100

Cardio Burn: Kickbox(Gaiam)2007What is it?A 49-minute kickboxing-based workout, plus a 30-minute "express" routine and a bonus 10-minute core workout. Patricia Moreno instructs.Who is it for?Beginning to intermediate exercisers. For those who are new to kickboxing, or new to exercise, this is a good, basic workout. Intermediates, if they're not regular kickboxers, will like it for lighter days. Those who do a lot of kickboxing will find this too elementary.

Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:30:44 +0100

Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners(Gaiam)2009What is it?A Yoga DVD geared towards beginners. Includes a 40-minute instructional session, a 22-minute "morning" workout and 17-minute "evening" routine. Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman instruct.Who is it for?Those who are new to Yoga and want something deeper than your usual "beginners" DVD. Not necessarily for someone who has never done Yoga before, but great for someone who is still very early on in their practice. You will just need a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS AID=2666217 URL=/yoga/yoga-mats.html) — no props are used.