I prefer going to the gym and working out for about an hour at a time. But sometimes, that's just not reasonable. So I have a backup-The Biggest Loser Workout DVD Vol. 1. I LOVE this workout DVD for several reasons:1. There are 5 different sections to choose from: Warm Up, Low-Intensity Cardio, High Intensity Cardio, Strength and Sculpt, Boot Camp, and Cool Down.
2. Each section (minus the warm up and cool down) are only 20 minutes long.
3. The workouts are challenging, and there are varying levels. I started at the low-intensity cardio and now do the high intensity. I have only braved Boot Camp a couple of times and it is TOUGH. And some days I just want to take it easier and do the low-intensity.
4. I like the trainer Bob Harper. I think he is just full of positive energy and he never makes me feel stupid by screaming and saying "Faster you big slob! Get those legs up!" ; ) I don't respond to the "Jillian Michaels" way. He makes me feel like I can do it and is fun!
5. These exercises use muscles that I wouldn't normally use in just running or doing the elliptical at the gym.
6. The people doing the exercises were on the Biggest Loser, and this was taped before the finale, so they are not tiny skinny people. They sweat and are out of breath too. That's comforting! I don't feel stupid that I can't do something.
7. They have testimonials from the Biggest Loser contestants and whenever I'm feeling in need of some motviation I watch them again.
I like having a DVD workout that I can use when I just don't want to go to the gym, only have 20 minutes, and just want to get moving. This one tops the list in my book.
I'd love to hear about your favorite workout DVD!
I don't have a favorite. Elese does though. We have a DVD called Dance Baby Dance. I used it when she was a new baby and you basically just dance with your baby. She loves getting her dolls and dancing to it. I will have to try this one...I wonder if I can get it at the library...
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