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The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: The Complete Body Workout (5-Disc DVD Set: Shape Up - Front, Shape Up - Back, Cardio Kickbox, Maximize - Full Frontal, Maximize - Back in Action)

Jillian Michaels, the trainer from NBC's The Biggest Loser and self-proclaimed "TV's toughest fitness guru," runs through circuit training like a drill sergeant on caffeine. Her theory is to keep moving in between exercises to burn twice as many calories, so she cycles her team through sumo squats, mountain climbers, jump ropes, shoulder raises and bicycle moves without taking a breath. If she doesn't think one of her comrades is picking up his knees high enough, she makes everyone do 30 more, with a sadistic grin. As a result, you can almost literally watch the muscle burn. Michaels' Shape-Up Front DVD works out the chest, shoulders, triceps and quads. It also requires two props: a bench-style exercise step and light dumbbells. The DVD features include printable diet/exercise logs, nutrition tips and recipes. Despite a lower-level option, it isn't for anyone looking for a low-impact aerobic workout. --Ellen A. Kim

Jillian Michaels, TV's toughest fitness guru, delivers a high-energy workout designed to keep viewers on track with their fitness and weight loss goals! Each of these high intensity DVDs will help get viewers moving, accelerate their fat-burning potential, and tone muscles through a series of creative cardio and weight training sessions. Her self-affirming blueprint for weight loss breathes life into her viewers' workout regimen through genuine, supportive guidance backed by her impressive credentials. Jillian Michaels holds personal training certificates from the renowned National Endurance and Strength Training Association (NESTA) and the American Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certification program. Additionally, Ms. Michaels has extensive experience in the martial arts practice of Muay Thai and Akarui-Do, in which she holds a black belt. Ms. Michaels was recognized by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for her accomplishments in both Advanced Exercise Nutrition and Supplementation for Training and Performance.

Back Care Yoga

A holistic solution including poses to ease pain, strengthen the back and torso, and improve flexibility. Includes a medical analysis of Yoga's effectiveness for back health.

Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain

Simple, effective ways to relieve pain, prevent pain, and remain pain-free

"Her physical practice is inspiring and her application of yoga therapy is spot on" -- Yoga Journal

Too much time at our desks, in our cars, and watching TV add up to back stiffness, soreness, and pain that can steal the joy from our lives. But you have more power to heal yourself than you know. Celebrated Anusara Yoga teacher Desirée Rumbaugh shows you how.

Starting with a simple standing pose, Desirée leads you through a series of therapeutic yoga exercises that will improve your posture, ease pressure, relieve tightness, increase circulation, and make you stronger and more flexible. She clearly explains each pose and shows both the right and wrong way to perform key movements, so you know just what to do. Fellow Anusara teacher Andrew Rivin demonstrates alternate, easier positions so you can choose the one that's best for you. Before long, your aching back will be a thing of the past.

Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back

Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses. Filmed in Jamaica, the content in this progressive workout is surpassed only by the white-sand beaches in the background. This regimen includes great information, cuing, and scenery--not to mention how relaxed you can feel after an intensive yoga experience like this. --Olivia Voigts

Yoga for Back Care

YOGA FOR BACK CARE (DVD MOVIE)

Pilates: For Lower Back Pain

Winsor Pilates: The Back Workout [DVD]

DVD: Winsor Pilates The Back Workout! Flexibility & Strenghtening. Your Body Slim.

Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Back Pain Relief Volume 1 / Stress Release

Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Back Pain

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTHMayo Clinic one of the top medical centers in the country and GAIAM the health and wellness experts team up to bring you this groundbreaking integrated health action plan designed specifically to relieve back pain. Changing the way you live can change the way you feel.PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITIONA 30-minute conversation with Mayo Clinic specialists. Dr. Brent Bauer introduces you to the integrative treatment approach and Mayo Clinic doctors share everything you need to know about back pain and an array of conventional and alternative therapy options.PART 2: EAT WELL TO FEEL WELLChange your diet to feel better. Dr. Donald Hensrud Chair Preventive Medicine Mayo Clinic takes you grocery shopping and shares smart ways to eat healthy every day. A Mayo Clinic dietitian follows up with making meal planning simple.PART 3: SOOTHING THERAPIESRodney Yee America s favorite yoga instructor leads you in a simple 40-minute session of gentle restorative yoga and stress-relieving meditation. The movements are ideal for beginners and designed to help prevent back pain improve circulation and release tension. Reducing stress will help you feel better faster. Take charge of your health today.BONUS: You ll also get the 52-page Mayo Clinic My Stress Solution booklet. Reducing stress will help you feel better faster. Take charge of your health today.Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise regimen.System Requirements:TOTAL RUNNING TIME : 93 MIN Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS/HEALTH UPC: 018713523839 Manufacturer No: 05-52383

Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Pain and What You Can Do About It (to relieve low back pain)

Part One: Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Pain and What You Can Do About It. Vicki discusses the nature of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, common causes and symptoms, and how it can be treated. Part Two: Self and Assisted Corrections. This program demonstrates several methods designed to restore the sacroiliac joint to its normal, healthy position and relieve associated pain. Part Three: Taping Technique. A simple and effective means to provide support and stabilization for the sacroiliac joint complex as it heals. Part Four: Stabilization Exercises. This program demonstrates simple exercises which will assist in stabilizing and strengthening the sacroiliac joint complex.