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Ladies and gentlemen, in case you haven’t noticed, I will be the first to alert you to a startling and easy-to-recognize fact: Technology is taking over. While workout-related videos have been around for a long, long time (think back to the days of Beta, VHS and probably even laser disc), they are exploding onto the scene even more today and are more accessible and more useable than ever before. With Netflix, Blockbuster Video and yes, even the Internet, we can now exercise to a whole slew of celebrities, or not, at the push of a button without even leaving our home. This, my friends, can be great, great news.
The only question that actually remains is this: Do workout videos actually work? Can they adequately replace the experience, the pressure and the commitment of going into the gym? The answer is yes. There are plenty of workout videos, DVDs and programs that can get your heartbeat racing, your sweat pouring and your muscles pumping. You can get the results you desire at home, and you can do it for a lot cheaper than a gym membership. Here are some of our favorites:
- Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred – She scares the heck out of you on The Biggest Loser. Why wouldn’t she scare the heck out of you in your own living room? This gets you moving, keeps you moving and leaves you sore.
- Women’s Health Perfect Body Workout with Amy Dixon – As the title suggests, this one is more suited to women. But all you guys out there, try it with 10-pound dumbbells and see how you feel the next day. Ouch.
- Women’s Health Ultimate Fat Burn! – Amy Dixon brings it back in this older, but still amazing workout DVD. If you want to sweat, a lot, this just might be your ticket.
- Billy Blanks Tae Bo Amped – If you want variety, this is your ticket to an amazing workout that combines kickboxing, aerobics and yes, Tae Kwon Do, to keep you guessing, sweating and feeling downright exhausted.
- YogaFit Ultra – Instant peace, instant calm and a great flow from workout to workout.
There you have it! Something for just about everyone. The best thing is these DVDs are incredibly inexpensive, incredibly accessible and designed to work for just about everyone at just about every fitness level, whether you are just starting out or are a well-toned workout machine.
Lets make 2010 the healthiest year yet. Even if you do belong to a gym, these workout DVDs are a perfect way to sneak in a great workout wherever you might find yourself.
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