Fitness For Dummies

Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies

A basic, beginners yoga program designed to increase flexbility, strength, stamina and muscle tone.
Genre: How To - Yoga
Rating: NR
Release Date: 11-SEP-2001
Media Type: DVD

A workout that balances both the body and the mind can be found in the Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies. Fundamental postures are explained and demonstrated slowly with an emphasis on breathing and motion. Sara Ivanhoe teaches 12 basic poses that are termed the "daily dozen" and offers challenges and modifications to each of these moves. Ivanhoe presents these concepts in an approachable and calming manner that adds to the overall relaxed feeling that this session exudes. Newcomers to the practice of yoga will learn jargon, essential postures, and focusing techniques. Experienced participants may find some information redundant, but Ivanhoe offers such thorough explanations about each posture that you can't help but expand your existing knowledge of yoga. As the mountain pose, standing forward bend, and downward facing dog are explained (not to mention the nine other poses within the "daily dozen"), proper body alignment becomes the focus. Meticulous attention is given to the connection between breathing and body movement with several reminders to keep the spine in "neutral alignment." This session ranks great for safety and content and makes yoga accessible to anyone who "always wanted to, but never did." This is a substantial program that can introduce the basics and build your understanding of yoga. --Olivia Voigts

Pilates Workout for Dummies

Another in the line of the popular DUMMIES series of fitness videos this Pilates program takes the viewer through the basics and presents an exercise program flexible enough to be tailored to viewers of any fitness level. Pilates is an unparalleled way to tone and reshape one's body and here the experienced instructor Michelle Dozois presents 18 strengthening lengthening and toning exercises that are a part of every Pilates mat workout.System Requirements:Color / 61 Minutes / Not RatedFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 013131195194 Manufacturer No: DV11951

Pilates Workout for Dummies is a 60-minute DVD, ideal for both the first-time and intermediate Pilates exerciser. In the Basic Workout, well-toned instructor Michelle Dozois clearly and patiently presents 18 classic Pilates mat exercises, first demonstrating and explaining, then doing 6 to 10 repetitions. She explains what the Powerhouse is and how to use it, and covers the basics you'll need if you've never done this before (or need to be reminded), offering alignment tips, breathing, and extremely clear instructions for executing each movement. Dozois suggests modifications for making the exercises easier (or, occasionally, more challenging), and includes cautions against common mistakes and reminder tips for doing each exercise effectively. This is a fine first workout for Pilates novices. The Intermediate Workout consists of some of the Basic exercises and several new ones, all done at a faster pace and with more challenging instructions. This is a workout you can progress with! --Joan Price

Fat to Firm Fitness Ball Workout for Dummies

This unintimidating program shows you how to use a fitness ball in easy-to-understand language. Not only can you reshape and tone your whole body with this program, but you may even change your mind about exercise. Firm up your total body with the hottest exercise tool on the market-the fitness ball. With this workout, you can increase the fun and the effectiveness of your exercise. Because the ball constantly challenges your balance, you have to work your deep, core muscles harder to remain steady. Anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can use the ball to get a better workout, and that includes you! Fat-to-Firm Ball Workout For Dummies offers step by step instruction of 15 exercises that work your entire body. Many of the exercises have modifications that make working out at your own level easy to do. This workout incorporates upper-,middle-, and lower-body exercises to help you strengthen muscles, burn more calories daily, improve your posture, and meet your fitness goals. One to two sets of three-to ten-pound dumbbells are recommended, along with a fitness ball. About the instructor: Liz Gillies is a fitness professional who has been teaching for more than 15 years, specializing in the Pilates Method and fitness ball training. Liz is the owner of The InsideScoop, a certifying studio for the Physical Mind Institute, and has appeared in other ball exercise videos, including the Zone ball workouts. Features: Fat to Firm Fitness Ball Workout & Bonus: "Ten Rules for Healthy Living," an excerpt from the book Dieting for Dummies.

Dance Workout for Dummies

Dance Workout For Dummies is a fun and easy way™ to burn off extra calories and improve your fitness level.Use these two 20-minute dance workouts regularly and you ll not only notice a difference in the way you look but also in the way you feel because dance builds confidence and boosts energy levels.Don t worry if you haven t danced before these routines are easy to follow starting with simple foot patterns and gradually adding arm movements and style. To make it even easier to complete these dance workoutswe include a separate tutorial that covers the foundation moves.This quick segment allows you to get the basics of the dance at a slower pace. This way when you go on to the main programs you can feel comfortable and move with ease.About the Instructor: Michelle LeMay is a world- renowned choreographer and fitness instructor certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She was a pioneer of the dance and fitness workout blend.Through her private studio and televised workouts shows Michelle has inspired students to get up and dance for more than 20 yearsSystem Requirements:Length: 44 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS/DANCE Rating: NR UPC: 013131534993 Manufacturer No: DV15349

Shaping Up With Weights for Dummies

Presents a free weight exercise routine designed to help shape and tone the body.
Genre: Exercise/Fitness
Rating: NR
Release Date: 25-JAN-2005
Media Type: DVD

Fat Burning Kickboxing Workout for Dummies

This unintimidating DVD explains basic kickboxing techniques in easy-to-understand language. Not only can you tone and reshape your entire body by using this DVD but you may even change your mind about exercise!Fat-Burning Kickboxing For Dummies is a dynamic energizing and fun way to blast off extra body fat and tone up your trouble spots. As you punch kick jab and shuffle you get your heartrate going burn calories and work your abs glutes thighs arms and shoulders.To make it even easier to master this kickboxing workout we include a unique tutorial that covers the ten basic moves used in the workout.This quick 15-minute segment allows you to get the basics of the discipline at a slower pace. This way when you go on to the main program you can be comfortable with the moves apply them with correct form and get the most out of every single move.System Requirements:Running Time: 56 minFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 013131462999 Manufacturer No: 14629

Pilates Weight Loss Workout for Dummies

This unintimidating program takes you through Pilates standing and floor workout techniques in easy-to-understand language.

Not only will you burn calories by using this routine in your weight- loss program, but you may even change your mind about exercise.

If you're looking to lose weight, burn some extra calories, and get a gentle, easy-to-follow workout, Pilates Weight-Loss Workout For Dummies is for you! This workout takes the original Pilates Method — known for its fabulous toning benefits — and adds simple, upbeat movements that increase your heart rate and ultimately help you burn more calories than with traditional Pilates workouts.

Pilates Weight-Loss Workout For Dummies offers step-by- step instruction for both standing and mat exercises and makes working out at your own level easy to do.This program is fluid, comfortable, and effective — now you can get that long, lean, toned physique while burning calories and having fun!

About the Instructor:

Tracey Thompson is a certified NASM and AFAA fitness professional with more than18 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor who specializes in the Pilates Method and modified- Pilates programs.

Yoga & Pilates Workouts for Dummies

A workout that balances both the body and the mind can be found in Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies. Fundamental postures are explained and demonstrated slowly with an emphasis on breathing and motion. Sara Ivanhoe teaches 12 basic poses that are termed the "daily dozen" and offers challenges and modifications to each of these moves. Ivanhoe presents these concepts in an approachable and calming manner that adds to the overall relaxed feeling that this session exudes. Newcomers to the practice of yoga will learn jargon, essential postures, and focusing techniques. Experienced participants may find some information redundant, but Ivanhoe offers such thorough explanations about each posture that you can't help but expand your existing knowledge of yoga. As the mountain pose, standing forward bend, and downward facing dog are explained (not to mention the nine other poses within the "daily dozen"), proper body alignment becomes the focus. Meticulous attention is given to the connection between breathing and body movement with several reminders to keep the spine in "neutral alignment." This session ranks great for safety and content and makes yoga accessible to anyone who "always wanted to, but never did." This is a substantial program that can introduce the basics and build your understanding of yoga. --Olivia Voigts

Pilates Workout for Dummies is a 60-minute DVD, ideal for both the first-time and intermediate Pilates exerciser. In the Basic Workout, well-toned instructor Michelle Dozois clearly and patiently presents 18 classic Pilates mat exercises, first demonstrating and explaining, then doing 6 to 10 repetitions. She explains what the Powerhouse is and how to use it, and covers the basics you'll need if you've never done this before (or need to be reminded), offering alignment tips, breathing, and extremely clear instructions for executing each movement. Dozois suggests modifications for making the exercises easier (or, occasionally, more challenging), and includes cautions against common mistakes and reminder tips for doing each exercise effectively. This is a fine first workout for Pilates novices. The Intermediate Workout consists of some of the Basic exercises and several new ones, all done at a faster pace and with more challenging instructions. This is a workout you can progress with! --Joan Price

15-Minute Workouts for Dummies

A quick and intensive workout featuring over twenty five toning and shaping exercises.
Genre: Exercise/Fitness
Rating: NR
Release Date: 9-SEP-2003
Media Type: DVD

Beginning exercisers with busy schedules can shape and strengthen their bodies with four separate 15-minute workouts, each targeting a specific set of muscles: arms, abs, thighs, and buttocks. Altogether, 26 different shaping and strengthening exercises are featured, both standing and floor, some requiring dumbbells (two sets recommended), others using body weight. Skillful instructor Gay Gasper keeps the exercises and instruction simple and unintimidating. Each mini-workout has its own warm-up, and sometimes show both challenging and easier modifications. In the friendly format of the For Dummies books, 15-Minute Workouts for Dummies uses icons to indicate tips, safety cautions, "myth busters" (commonly misunderstood facts about exercise) and vocabulary definitions ("quads," for example) This is an effective and enjoyable way to fit strength training into little segments of time. --Joan Price

Yoga Weight-Loss Workout for Dummies

Chris Freytag presents a yoga workout designed to help viewers lose weight.
Genre: How To - Yoga
Rating: NR
Release Date: 20-SEP-2005
Media Type: DVD