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Exercise Videos and DVDsExercise Video - A Useful Fitness ToolIf you are interested in starting an exercise program to get fit and burn fat, an exercise video or DVD can be an instructive, inexpensive way to get started. Watching Exercise VideosFitness videos and DVDs have several advantages over health clubs and outdoor activities. For example, exercise videos are much cheaper than joining gyms or fitness centers. Allied to a BandFlex or other low-budget home gym, a fitness video or DVD can be a cheap, convenient way of getting fit and increasing muscle strength. Also, there are lots of different types of exercise video, from Cardio-Aerobics to Strength-Training, including: Aerobic Dance, General Aerobic Exercises, Calithenics, Step Aerobics, Using Exercise Bands, Yoga and Pilates, as well as kickboxing, Tai Chi, Tae Bo and Weight-lifting. All these workout routines are now on video. And exercise videos and DVDs are weatherproof! Which Exercise Video is Best?The best exercise videos are ones you can follow easily, with manageable exercises or workouts. The biggest mistake you can make is to choose a video with exercises that are too advanced for your personal fitness level. Some Popular Exercise/Fitness VideosPrenatal Yoga by Shiva Rea $17.99 (2000) Exercise Video/DVD and Weight ControlExercise Video/DVD machines show us how to improve health and fitness, build muscle tissue, and develop a leaner body shape. They also show us how to raise metabolism and develop a flat stomach. To lose fat tissue, and reduce weight, workouts based on Exercise Video/DVDs need to be combined with a calorie-controlled diet. Because unless you create a calorie deficit, you can't burn fat and therefore lose weight. |