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- Cardio Workouts
Leslie Sansone
Walking is one of the easiest and most effective workouts for those looking to lead
a healthier lifestyle; now, thanks to fitness expert Leslie Sansone, viewers can
experience all the health benefits of a brisk walk in less than 30 minutes! A
complete, total-body workout that stretches the body, burns fat, and conditions your
muscles into top form, this workout provides a cardiovascular workout routine that
will sculpt your body both quickly and effectively. You don't have to hit the gym for a
good workout, just follow Leslie Sansone, and you'll be well on your way to a
healthier physique that will leave you looking and feeling great. -Jason Buchanan
Denise Austin
Celebrated fitness trainer Austin leading viewers through four high-energy fitness
routines, each designed to provide a vigorous cardio workout and facilitate fat
burning. One employs kickboxing, another utilizes athletic interval, a third relies on
retro aerobics, and the fourth utilizes cardio dance techniques, to accomplish the
said goals.
Andrea Ambandos
This program is part of the Quick Fix fitness series, offering viewers the choice of
three ten-minute workouts than can be customized to fit a busy lifestyle. The first
ten-minute segment of Quick Fix: Total Cardio Kick focuses on the upper body. It
uses various combinations of kickboxing punches and jabs for focused toning. The
second segment features front and roundhouse kicks that help tone and strengthen
the legs and lower back. The third and final segment is an overall fat-burning
workout that raises body temperature for prime core conditioning. Segments may
be performed separately or together; viewers are reminded of the elapsed time by a
countdown clock on the screen. ~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- Circuit Training
Karen Voight
Fitness expert Karen Voight offers a total body conditioning workout designed to
strengthen, sculpt, and define the upper and lower body by using 5-10lb dumbbells
to isolate key muscle groups for maximum results. A series of invigorating tempo
changes and suggestions on how to increase the intensity of each move always
keeps the workout fresh and challenging, and a special floor section helps to
smooth the midsection and optimize the core muscles to produce a sleek and sexy
physique. Jason Buchanan
- Pilates
Lynne Robinson
Lynne Robinson: Pilates for Beginners features the workout guru offering up a
series of exercises designed to introduce the concept of Pilates to newcomers. The
exercises include information on breathing, stretching, firming muscles, and
relaxation. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Ana Caban
Award-winning fitness instructor Ana Cabán offers an invigorating Pilates workout
against a stunning natural backdrop in this release designed to burn calories and
set viewers on the past to proper physical fitness. Jason Buchanan
Ana Caban
Fitness expert Ana Caban instructs this abdominal-specific pilates workout. The
pilates method depends on "core" or abdominal strength, making this a particularly
effective workout. Among the moves are curls, the 100, leg circles, and the classic
swan dive. -Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Strength Training
Douglas Brooks
Fitness expert Douglas Brooks is your instructor in this exercise video, designed
both for beginners eager to get into shape as well as confirmed exercise
enthusiasts looking to increase body strength. One on One Strength Training for
Men & Women is designed to tone and strengthen all the major muscle groups in
the body, as well as demonstrating how to vary the routine to focus on problem
areas. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Yoga
Rodney Yee
Take your yoga practice to the next level! Awaken to a beautiful golden sunrise over
Maui with A.M. Yoga for Beginners -- a gentle yet energizing workout taught by
renowned yoga instructor Rodney Yee that will prepare you for the day ahead. This
simple and concise workout specifically addresses stress with flowing yoga poses
and stretches to soothe tense, aching muscles and wash away worries. At the end
of the day, relax and unwind under a spectacular Death Valley sunset with Patricia
Walden in P.M. Yoga for Beginners -- a soothing evening routine to finish with.
Elena Brower
This 51 minute yoga routine designed for newcomers to the practice. The program
is designed to strengthen and relax viewers through a combination of stretching,
breathing, and resistance.
Peggy Cappy
Fitness instructor Peggy Cappy is your guide for this yoga workout for beginners, of
which she says, "You don't need to be thin, young, and a contortionist to do this
program." Yoga for the Rest of Us offers a three-part yoga-based exercise routine
featuring stretches, standing poses, and Sun Salutations, all designed so that
those who may not be as fit or as flexible as they wish can begin to enjoy the
benefits of yoga. Cappy, host of her own yoga-instruction series on PBS, is
accompanied by fellow demonstrators of various ages and ability levels who help
show beginners that this program really can work for nearly anyone. -Mark Deming
Ted Landon, Rodney Yee
From the makers of the health magazine Yoga Journal, Yoga for Back Care is a
workout video designed to strengthen back muscles and restore spinal alignment.
Hosted by yoga instructor Rodney Yee, this three-part workout teaches stretches,
poses, and twists to increase back health. These movements help people respond
to back pain, increase flexiblity, and learn how to relax. Also includes expert
commentary from Dr. Baxter Bell, M.D. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
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