Your Exercise DVDs

Shape: Ultimate Bikini Body Workout

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:36:09 +0100

Shape: Ultimate Bikini Body Workout(Gaiam)2009What is it?A 38-minute interval workout, with two additional toning segments and a "bonus" cardio segment. You can program these routines — do one, two or all of them. Dominique Hall instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers, and this workout can grow with your fitness level. You will need a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS&AID=2666217&URL=/exercise/exercise.html) and two pairs of dumbbells (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007P7538?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B0007P7538) (anywhere from 3 to 10 lbs., depending on how much you can handle).

Keli Roberts: Breakthrough Upper Body and Core

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:48:23 +0100

Keli Roberts: Breakthrough Upper Body and Core(Razor Digital)2007What is it?A 30-minute workout that focuses on your upper body — arms, shoulders, back and chest — and core. Keli Roberts instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers. This workout is fast-paced in places and often challenging. You will need one or two sets of dumbbells (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007P7538?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B0007P7538) (3 to 8 pounds), a medicine ball (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F21JMK?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B001F21JMK) (not too heavy - maybe 4 pounds), and a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS AID=2666217 URL=/exercise/exercise-mats.html).

Biggest Loser: The Workout - Weight Loss Yoga

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:40:27 +0100

Biggest Loser: The Workout — Weight Loss Yoga(Lionsgate)2008What is it?A programmable Yoga workout DVD, with mix-and-match segments to create routines that are 34, 50 or 60 minutes long. Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser show instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers, preferably with some Yoga experience. If your fitness level matches that of the contestants on The Biggest Loser when they first arrive at camp, this workout will be too tough for you. You need some level of fitness to make it through even the initial segment without becoming discouraged. You will need a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS&AID=2666217&URL=/exercise/exercise.html) — a light medicine ball (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012K1BM8?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B0012K1BM8) is optional, as are light weights (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007P7538?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B000SM6FJK) (although the segment using the weights definitely works better with them).

Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful - Jive, Jump, Ballroom Bump

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:32:18 +0100

Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful — Jive, Jump, Ballroom Bump(Warner Home Video)2008What is it?A 55-minute cardio dance DVD using moves from jive, Latin and disco. Actor Lisa Rinna instructs; the choreography was put together by pro dancer Louis van Amstel.Who is it for?Beginning to advanced exercisers who want to learn some basic dance steps. The workout stops and starts frequently, so it's not particularly intense.

The Firm: Total Body Time Crunch

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:19:21 +0100

The Firm: Total Body Time Crunch(GT Media)2007What is it?A 45-minute toning/cardio blend from The Firm. There's also a 25-minute "express" sculpting version without the cardio segments. Master instructor Rebekah Sturkie instructs.Who is it for?Intermediate exercisers. A modifier is shown using no weights, but you really will want to use weights for this workout, even if you have to start off light. You'll need 3 to 8 pound dumbbells (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007P7538?ie=UTF8 tag=higherfitness-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=B0007P7538) or, even better, The Firm's CardioWeight™ System ( http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=7s8xjTqwWOg&offerid=57196.1023322&type=2&subid=0). Also a mat (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/track.asp?VID=MATS AID=2666217 URL=/exercise/exercise-mats.html) for a few exercises, if you're working out on a hard surface.