Exercise Videos

octobergirl Posted: Jan 04, 2003 02:16 PM

Exercise Videos

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good exercise videos? I would do anything from cardio to pilates, etc, but I know there are a lot of bad ones out there. Has anyone come across any that they really like?

karen32 Posted: Jan 04, 2003 02:28 PM

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It's a little expensive, but the Firm videos are awesome. The infomerical is on all the time. The tapes are tough, but if you stick with them, they work. You get 3 tapes, this fanny lifter (fancy name for step) and a rotation calendar. You also need some light weights.

Since I can't stick to anything, I also just bought the Windsor pilates tapes - hoping to try those out today, but my cousin swears by them. I just don't know if that will help me tone my arms for my gown.

Best of Luck!!!

stacedz Posted: Jan 04, 2003 03:05 PM

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I love Walk Away the Pounds with the balls or I just got the waist belt one as well. They worked great with helping me lose weight before our wedding. Now I just have to get back into them!

jennbaby Posted: Jan 04, 2003 03:15 PM

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Any good ones to use at home for the butt? Thanks

lulu Posted: Jan 04, 2003 03:32 PM

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I agree that the Firm Workout tapes really work. It is a tough workout, but if you do it everyday, you see results very very quickly.

kptoys Posted: Jan 04, 2003 04:49 PM

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I love doing pilates... anyone have any info on Winsor Pilates? There are some 'stars' on the commercial but they are being paid so I dont know what to believe.

octobergirl Posted: Jan 04, 2003 04:52 PM

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whats with those 'fanny lifters' on the firm tapes? are they just plastic steps? do i need to buy them if i want to do the workout? they look like they'd break if i breathed on them!

keep the video suggestions coming, girls!

Julybaby Posted: Jan 04, 2003 04:59 PM

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I have also heard that the Firm tapes are supposed to be excellent! I have a Tae Bo DVD that's pretty good. The only thing that I don't like about these exercise tapes is the music. Maybe it's just me, but 'Muzak' doesn't get me pumped for exercise!

Claud2001 Posted: Jan 04, 2003 05:40 PM

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I agree about the Muzak on excercise videos. I used to practice a tape until I memorized it, and then I'd mute the TV and play my stereo LOUD......worked for me!

I think the Firm tapes are great, especially for butt and legs - and the Fanny Lifter is not just a regular step - it's a lot taller, which means it's killer on your *ss and legs during the workout. I wish I had one, but I bought my Firm tapes in Blockbuster.

I also have Tae-Bo, but I am not that hip to the kick-boxing thing anymore. That's so 1998...

I too, am curious about the Windsor Pilates tapes that are advertised lately. It sounds great, and I like the idea of not needing any equipment in order to do the workout. If anyone has used this, please post!

karen32 Posted: Jan 04, 2003 05:48 PM

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octobergirl - the fanny lifter comes with the 3 tapes in a package. It's really just two steps - one is 6' the other 8'. Depending on what you're doing sometimes you use one or the other, or sometimes both (that's when you really feel the burn).

Cira Posted: Jan 04, 2003 07:31 PM

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I have those Pilates dvds and have not even pop them in our dvd player. I should ... so then I can give you all a review

luvleyles Posted: Jan 05, 2003 01:04 AM

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Walk Away the Pounds is really great ~ if only I did it more often!

Bride2be03 Posted: Jan 05, 2003 02:21 AM

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Once when I was very overweight I used Billy Blanks Tae Bo videos and lost a little over 60 pounds in 2 months. I was so proud of myself. I am starting to gain a lot of it back. I better go pop that tape back in now. See ya!!!

LisaT Posted: Jan 05, 2003 02:44 AM

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I like Cardio Boot Camp - I was amazed at how quickly I saw results by using it a few times a week (only 15 minutes at a time). And boy does it work your butt!

There are three lessons on the tape, but I usually just did the 1st.

(its time to break it out again).

Here's a link - only $12.95

jennbaby Posted: Jan 05, 2003 08:55 AM

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ok can someone help me? where do i get this fanny lifter & the steps?
I really need this!
Thanks

Valenia Posted: Jan 05, 2003 09:06 AM

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Are there any reputable web sites that do reviews of tapes as well? I'd love to hear a comparison... Consumer reports doesn't seem to have one (although they do talk about treadmills and elliptical exercisers).

Edit to say: Here's one site I came across that looks pretty good for reviews...
http://www.exercisevideosreviews.com/

Cira Posted: Jan 05, 2003 10:35 AM

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jennbaby Posted: Jan 05, 2003 10:54 AM

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Valenia Posted: Jan 05, 2003 10:58 AM

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jennbaby -- I think Cira was giving you a compliment. Another response could have been, Thanks for the compliment, but even I could use some toning. No reason to get upset!!!