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favorite exercise workouts for former couch potatoes
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Walk Away the Pounds 2-Pack: Super Fat Burning + Get Up and Get Started High Calorie BurnWalk Away the Pounds 2-Pack: Super Fat Burning + Get Up and Get Started High Calorie Burn
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $7.21
My first set with Leslie (have vhs version). I use 3 lb weights instead of the balls. Got me off the couch. Doesn't take up a l ot of floor space...2 spaces each side at most.
Walk Away the Pounds for Abs [with belt]Walk Away the Pounds for Abs [with belt]
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $20.84
Again, I skip the belt and use light hand weights.
Leslie Sansone - Walk the Walk 3-DVD Set (Miracle Mile / Two Mile Walk / Weight Loss Walk 4 Miles)Leslie Sansone - Walk the Walk 3-DVD Set (Miracle Mile / Two Mile Walk / Weight Loss Walk 4 Miles)
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I like this older set. No weights, slightly faster pace and higher impact/intensity in places. Weight loss walk dvd has 3 separate workouts or do all.
Yoga Zone - Stretching for FlexibilityYoga Zone - Stretching for Flexibility
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.26
I love the 1st program on this one. She holds the poses for a long time for a nice stretch (downdog is held long time too but built up to it)upbeat music and bright outdoor scenery
Denise Austin - Stretch & Flex [VHS]Denise Austin - Stretch & Flex [VHS]
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This is a nice 45 min or so stretch. She's not as talkative in this as some of her others
The All-Day Yoga Workout - A.M., Stress Relief, and P.M. Yoga for BeginnersThe All-Day Yoga Workout - A.M., Stress Relief, and P.M. Yoga for Beginners
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I bouht these on vhs and they finally grew on me after a while. Very calm scenery and music. Really had to work up to the poses. Stress Relief uses props. Also like pm yoga. May move fast for beginner
Lower Body Yoga for Beginners [VHS]Lower Body Yoga for Beginners [VHS]
Buy used from: $3.24
forget beginners! this workout has a ton of downdogs in it. I'm including it because it's a great feeling when you can finally get through it!
The Firm - Total Body - Maximum Body Shaping [VHS]The Firm - Total Body - Maximum Body Shaping [VHS]
Buy used from: $2.19
this is tough but one of my favorite Firm workouts
Crunch - Pick Your Spot PilatesCrunch - Pick Your Spot Pilates
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $2.49
I like the instructor in this one. Time seems to go by fast.
The Science of Fitness with Tamilee - I Want That Body!The Science of Fitness with Tamilee - I Want That Body!
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.41
OK, the 1st abs section kicks my rear, and her arrogance in places gets on my nerves, but you get 6 15 min workouts for a decent price!
New Best of Bodies in Motion [VHS]New Best of Bodies in Motion [VHS]
Buy used from: $3.00
this one is pretty long (70 minutes or so) and wish it were on dvd, but it's a lot of higher impact aerobics and lots of toning, plus he looks terrific!!
Karen Voight - Pure & Simple Stretch [VHS]Karen Voight - Pure & Simple Stretch [VHS]
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Nice 30 minute or so stretch, includes neck stretches at end. holds the stretches good amt of time and non-yoga in approach; more athletic. I use for flexibility improvement after a workout
Denise Austin - Hit the Spot:Sizzler [VHS]Denise Austin - Hit the Spot:Sizzler [VHS]
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Ok, this is a little high impact, but I like the music and how she goes about 3 1/2 minutes aerobics and 1 1/2 toning in-between. killer abs at end! whew!
The Firm: Total Body - Body Sculpting Basics [VHS]The Firm: Total Body - Body Sculpting Basics [VHS]
Buy used from: $12.20
this one is a classic must-have. the first Firm workout from the 80's. so far done it once and felt it! doesn't use the tall bench like most of the other Firm workouts
Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy BackYoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.44
Has lots of spinal twists but feels good once you learn the routine. 2nd routine does different poses; thought it easier the 1st time through. more upbeat brighter scenery than living arts yoga