Molly Fox

Molly Fox's Yoga (3 Pack DVD Box Set)

Molly Fox's Yoga Sculpts

Molly Fox's Yoga: Yoga Sculpts utilizes the ancient practice of yoga to strengthen and elongate major muscles. This 45-minute program offers an alternative to traditional weightlifting with postures that require a full range of motion and deep breathing. Instructor Molly Fox kicks off this sculpting regimen with sun salutations and continues the session with warrior and triangle formations. Poses are held isometrically and the abdominal muscles become key in stabilizing the body. The midsection gets a killer workout while holding the body in alignment throughout movements that encourage spinal flexibility and hamstring pliability. Beginners and participants with injuries or weak joints will find an accommodating format that moves slow enough for mastery of exact form. This program would be a terrific addition to any exercise fanatic's fitness library (especially for strength trainers who are burned out on mainstream resistance exercise). The music and scenery are nondescript but the content makes up for any lack of inspiring imagery. With repeated use, Yoga Sculpts has the real potential to increase flexibility, definition, and lean muscle. --Olivia Voigts

Molly Fox's Yoga Stretches & Relaxes

Molly Fox's Yoga: Yoga Stretches and Relaxes is based on the mind, body, and breath connection, which are referred to as the "3 Point Awareness" (which enables effective yoga postures and accurate alignment). Sun salutations start this workout with deeper poses to follow. Modified back bends are introduced with deep lunges and forward bends. Beginners may find some poses difficult because they require steady balance, however with repetitious use this program can be mastered by all. Many postures help to expand the ribcage and elongate the trunk of the body. Hamstrings and lower-back muscles also get a good dose of stretching and strengthening here. This 45-minute session is filmed inside with little scenery or inspiring imagery in the backdrop. The lack of distraction may help some participants concentrate solely on the contents of this program (and it may bore others). The cuing is consistent and the music is noninvasive. Participants should be calmed and relaxed with the few moments of meditation found at the end of this video. This is a great program across all fitness levels, and the practicality of this yoga experience is commendable. --Olivia Voigts

Molly Fox's Yoga Moves

Molly Fox's Yoga: Yoga Moves presents an unconventional workout that combines the fluidity of yoga with the invigoration of aerobic movement. Instructor Molly Fox has crafted this 50-minute workout around the body's full range of motion. Traditional yoga techniques such as breathing and alignment are explored, while dance-like choreography increases the heart rate. The session begins with sun salutation, which allows the body to acclimate to the movements that are yet to come. Following the warm-up are five separate aerobic routines that Fox has named after seasons and nature. This ensemble is creative and different from other workout programs. The steps are similar to interpretive dance moves and they encourage expression while using the major muscles. Some familiar movements like lunges and knee lifts are found here, but the majority of this workout includes combinations that are not seen in most aerobic formats, offering diversity for anyone who is bored with the commonplace cardio moves. Fox suggests that this workout can be done with or without tennis shoes, and the impact is variable. The originality and imagination offered in this cohesive regimen are anything but boring, and the lengthening moves are sure to make you break a sweat. --Olivia Voigts