Get Fit This Summer...Even When It Rains!

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It's summer and everyone is outside walking, running and biking while enjoying the beautiful weather. But what to do on the rainy days when you are forced to be inside but don't want to skip your workout? 

Check out four new DVD's that are sure to spice things up, shake up your exercise routine and provide a great workout for your body, even if it is raining outside!

Are you interested in a ballet- based workout or are you a former dancer? Then you may want to try these two fitness DVD's from BeyondBarre. 

BeyondBarre Grace is a graceful, ballet focused workout with yoga-inspired movement and stretching. Plus, it includes a Bonus GlideBoard segment.

BeyondBarre Fit is a fitness based strength class that uses props such as a small ball, resistance bands and weights. Plus,  you get a Bonus GlideBoard segment included.

I can't believe how strong dancers and ballet dancers are and I want to do any workout like they would do! :) I really liked how low impact this workout was while burning a lot of calories and building muscle strength!

Get both for only $24!

And if you actually like to do the dancing while you workout, then check out this burlesque inspired exercise video: 

This unique total body workout video is not only fun to do but will have you burning fat, building muscle, and feeling more confident than ever!

Dance Yourself Fit brings Michelle’s four decades of experience to you. Whether you’re a dancing queen or have two left feet, this burlesque inspired aerobic exercise video will have you bumping and shimmying your way to a whole new you.

Each carefully designed dance move comes together in an incredibly fun, low impact and results oriented routine that not only targets your abs, legs, butt and arms without weights or a single sit up or crunch, but will tap into your inner goddess (we all have one) to leave you feeling sexy and confident.

You can purchase for $19.99.

Tone & Tighten utilizes hand weights (or soup cans!), resistance band exercises, and floor work to target the entire body. After each muscle group is worked, through high repetition using a small range of motion, it is alternately stretched to elongate the muscles.

T&T creates muscles that are toned and lengthened, not big and bulky. After just a few weeks your legs will look leaner, your butt will look firmer, your abs will become stronger, and your shoulders, arms and chest will become defined. You will also burn away fat as T&T keeps you feeling challenged throughout its workout.

The intensity of the exercises is completely controlled by you! Whether you're a trained athlete or have never worked out a day in your life, T&T will be a great addition to reaching your fitness goals! 

You can purchase for $19.99.

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Bottom Line & A Core Defined Fitness DVD

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I am a BIG fan of Pilates and of strength workouts so when I saw the new DVD from Patricia Friberg: The Bottom Line & A Core Defined, I knew it would quickly become one of my favorites to do!

This step-wise program will help you learn to activate the core including the gluteal and adominal muscles. Then the workout advances to provide the necessary challenges for a strong core and lifted bottom. This program will help improve your posture and overall athletic performance.

The DVD is broken down into sections that include:

• Explanation on how to use the program; An explanation from Physical Therapist, Rebecca Gunn, who gives an expert perspective on core work and why it’s important.
• A section on alignment set up and proper position to get the most from the workout.
• Bottom Activation 1 ~ Exercises for building endurance in the backside.
• Bottom Activation 2
• A Core Defined ~ Patricia demonstrates the entire workout as Adam and Trudy show variations with and without a band.

As a certified athletic trainer, I know how important a strong core is for athletes and ALL people to prevent back pain and injuries!

This DVD will really help you learn how to activate your core and develop gluteal strength. This strength will help prevent injuries and give you the performance edge.

All around Health and Fitness expert, Patricia Friberg is the creator of the award winning Belly Beautiful Workout series and has been motivation students in her private and group fitness classes for over 20 years. She teaches a variety of formats including: Pilates, Spinning, Kickboxing, Step, BOSU, Body Pump, Circuit, Outdoor Boot Camp, and Yoga. Patricia is fully certified by Stott Pilates and holds certifications in GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Yoga, Barre, Schwinn Cycling as well as the American Council on Exercise. She teaches in premier clubs and studios across the country including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, including Harpo Studios, Yoga Works and Equinox. She trains professional athletes including players in NBA, and NFL and is a regular contributor on Fitness Glow. Patricia is ACE certified and a member of IDEA.

The equipment recommended but not included in this DVD are a small fitness ball and a loop band.

Buy It:

You can purchase Bottom Line & A Core Defined for $19.95 from Patricia Friberg's website.

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LESLIE SANSONE: TONE EVERY ZONE WALK

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Want a great workout that includes cardio and strength training? Then check out LESLIE SANSONE: TONE EVERY ZONE WALK!

Want the BEST ARMS & SHOULDERS of your life? Leslie will show you how to easily curl, press and lift to get those arms firm, slim and sculpted! Want your BEST BUNS & THIGHS ever? Leslie uses proven exercises to tighten and tone the thighs in addition to firming and lifting the rear-end! Want a SLIMMER MIDDLE? Core Strength Training and Cardio together give you the best results to trim, slim and firm your belly and waist. So Leslie has core training integrated into each walking circuit! It’s well-known in the health club world that cardio & strength circuits are one of the most effective ways to trim and tone the body.

Now you can learn what high-end Personal Trainers use to slim and tone every zone.


Leslie has targeted some of the most requested zones with simple but effective toning exercises built right into her walks-turning them into a total walk explosion!

• Circuit Workout 1: Walk Segments & Upper Body Zone (20 mins.)
• Circuit Workout 2: Walk Segments & Lower Body Zone (20 mins.)
• Workout 3: Fast Walk (20 mins.)

It’s a total of 60 powerful minutes, but you can mix up the workouts anyway you like. Work the arms and do a fast walk one day. Work the legs and fast walk another day. Do the Fast Walk alone. The workout segments all work together for your fitness and weight loss goals!

I love that you can mix and match the workouts - that keeps it interesting for me and I never get bored then!

Buy It: 

You can purchase LESLIE SANSONE: TONE EVERY ZONE WALK DVD for $9.99 from Amazon.com

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Give the Gift of Wellness

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Do you have a fitness fanatic on your gift list this year? Then I have some of the greatest DVDs and fitness apparel for you to give! Give the gift of wellness this holiday season!

Weight Watchers: Pick Your Spot Stability Ball DVD/VUDU Kit

$24.83

Tone your belly, butt, thighs and more! The stability ball is one of the most popular fitness tools around for good reason: it adds bonus core strengthening and toning to any exercise. You probably won't even realize it, but just maintaining your balance on the ball will cause you to constantly activate your core muscles. And who doesn't want a tighter, more toned midsection?

This DVD features four different segments that use the stability ball and target specific areas of the body that most of us want to work: the belly, butt, thighs and upper body, especially the arms and shoulders. With beginner, intermediate and advanced versions of the exercises, it's easy to get started and go at your own pace. You can use a set three- to 10-pound dumbbells for the upper body workout; but if you are new to exercise or just jumping back in, you can start with no external resistance and build up from there. This is a simple way to tone up and a fun addition to your overall weight loss plan.

Weight Watchers: Pick Your Spot Stability Ball DVD/VUDU Kit:

• Features 4 different segments that use the stability ball and target specific areas of the body
• Beginner, intermediate and advanced versions of the exercises
• Use a set 3 to 10 lb dumbbells for the upper body workout

Element: Stretch, Release and Restore Yoga Kit with Massage Roller Balls DVD/VUDU Kit

$19.36

Stretch tight muscles and roll out tension through self-massage with a massage ball. Applying gentle pressure and rolling on a massage ball can stimulate a restorative effect on the body, helping to improve blood flow, enhance joint health, reduce muscle fatigue and soreness, and relieve pain associated with chronic stress or repetitive motion injuries. The combination of yoga and massage ball therapy can help produce the ultimate anti-aging benefit: to feel more free and youthful in your body! This is the work that only you can do for yourself to release strain and stiffness in your body, let go of the existing tension patterns in your life and generate more vitality.

Element: Stretch, Release and Restore Yoga Kit with Massage Roller Balls DVD/VUDU Kit:

• Stretch tight muscles and roll out tension through self-massage with a massage ball
• Applying gentle pressure and rolling on a massage ball can stimulate a restorative effect on the body

 Ignite by SPRI Hi-Intensity

$10.79 on Amazon.com

Get intense with Biggest Loser trainer Brett Hoebel! It's not going to be easy, but Brett brings some serious energy to get you through these intense HIIT and body-weight workouts. He offers modifications along the way, or you can add dumbbells to the workouts for extra burn!

Four 25-minute workouts!

1. HIIT Intense
2. HIIT It With Weights
3. HIIT 30/30
4. Abs & Booty Burn

Ignite by SPRI 900 Calorie Burn

$12.99 on Amazon.com

Celebrity trainer Ashley Borden introduces you to HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), one of the most effective ways to blast calories and burn fat in a short amount of time. These workouts are intense, but Ashley's energy, encouragement and modification options will get you through it. Wanna burn 900 calories? Here is your roadmap!

Four 25-minute workouts!

1. Upper Body
2. Lower Body
3. Hard Core
4. Head-to-Toe

Element: 5 Day Yoga

$9.74

Filmed in a lush garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this comprehensive series offers five different 15-minute yoga sessions. The Strength & Stamina practice focuses on toning the lower body with a strong series of standing poses. Energy & Flexibility is an uplifting session designed to increase flexibility, release physical tension and leave you feeling energized. The Core Power sequence focuses on toning and strengthening the abdominals as well as conditioning the cardiovascular system. The Stretch & Restore session systematically releases tension commonly held in the upper back, neck and shoulders to help improve posture and leave you feeling revitalized. The Stress Relief & Meditation segment is a perfect combination of standing and seated poses to flush out stress followed by a simple, potent breath meditation for calm clarity. Choose one practice each day or link several together to create a custom yoga program that can help you look and feel better than ever.

ELEMENT: DAILY YOGA

$ 8.99

Filmed in a serene garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these two very special programs can help you strengthen and tone your body, reduce stress, boost energy levels and create a feeling of balance in your life. The morning sequence starts with an energizing flow to stimulate circulation, build muscle tone and awaken your body, mind and spirit. It progresses to an invigorating stretch and ends with a grounding savasana to cultivate clarity and focus.

Includes 2 Yoga Programs!

•Morning Sequence
•Evening Sequence

As you build both physical and mental strength, this practice will help you greet your day with more confidence and vitality. The evening sequence is designed to release the stress and tension that can accrue throughout the day. It will restore your energy with a combination of gentle exercises to relieve tension in your neck and shoulders, detoxifying twists to help revitalize your spine and deep stretches to release tight muscles and let your life force flow freely. This sequence will help create peace of mind to prepare you for a restful night's sleep.

Yoga For Belly, Butt & Thighs

$13.48 on Amazon.com

Target the Trouble Zones!

Award-winning yoga instructor Chrissy Carter guides you through three 20-minute practices designed to burn fat and sculpt trouble zones. The bonus Complete Core workout targets the abdominals and the lower back, enhancing flexibility and improving balance.

DVD Includes:

Belly (20 minutes):
Burn belly fat and sculpt a leaner and stronger midsection. This practice takes you through a series of plank poses that will help you stand taller, look leaner and feel more balanced.

Butt (20 minutes):
Lift, strengthen and sculpt the glutes with poses and micro-movements specifically designed to work all areas of the backside.

Thighs (20 minutes):
This thigh-sculpting routine will lengthen, strengthen and tone the thighs and lower legs. Chrissy takes you through several lunge sequences, leading to serious calorie burn.

Bonus Practice: Complete Core (15 minutes):
Rev up the metabolism and strengthen the abdominals, delivering full-body results with this bonus core-toning practice.

You just saw some great Fitness DVDs for the Fitness Fanatic on your list. Now I introduce you to the greatest and latest fitness apparel to wear DURING those workouts!

From GAIAM:

Petal Strap Bra

$40

Create the movements you want in this lightweight cottony soft layer. Performance level fabric wicks sweat to keep you cool and dry during any workout, errand, or class. Created with removable cups, flat-lock seams, and a cooling mesh back inset for extra comfort during your hottest routines.

Petal Strap Bra Features:
• Mesh back insert for breathability
• Mesh Liner
• Removable cups
• Elastic support band
• Low to medium support
• Anti-chafe seams

Petal Back Top

$58.00

A sheer ruched panel make this top your new favorite long-sleeve.

Made from an eco blend of tencel and cotton with a sheer ruched panel inset, this soft stretchy top will quickly become your new fave for to and from the studio, walking the dog, down dog, running errands and lunch with the girls.

Petal Back Top Features:
• Eco blend of tencel and cotton is naturally wicking
• Sheer panel back inset
• Ruched cuffs
• Soft and stretchy fabric
• Anti-chafe seams

From CURVES:

CROSSOVER FITTED TUMMY CONTROL CAPRI

This new fitted Capri has a black band and red contrast piping that features the Curves crossover design. It has power mesh technology that provides figure-flattering control and no-slip waistbands that keep pants in place during workout

The fitted style gives you more free to move, and there is also a hidden front pocket

· Available in sizes XS-4X

· Fabric is 95% cotton/5% spandex

$34.95

PASSION ¾ SLEEVE TOP

This best-selling Passion ¾ Sleeve Top features flattering side seams and a shirt tail back to create a smooth feminine shape. The cool, lightweight material feels like cotton, yet still wicks like a performance tee.

It features a dropped hem provides more coverage in back

· Available in sizes XS-4X

· Fabric is 93% nylon/7% spandex

$22.95

ETERNITY JACKET

The Eternity Jacket is semi-fitted for a feminine, flattering design. This plum jacket features ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking fabric with underarm mesh vents. A dropped hem provides more coverage in back.

 It also features two front zippered pockets to stash your stuff!

· Available in sizes XS-4X

· Fabric is 86% cotton/14% spandex

$39.95

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POISE: Fit & Fierce DVD

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I like to mix up my workouts and I love to mix different genres of workouts so I don't get bored! If you are like me, then you will love the approach of POISE! POISE is a comprehensive approach to physical and mental fitness that combines pilates, dance and martial arts.

Dr. Teri Jory is a 4th degree black belt, professional ice skater/dancer/choreographer and mother of twins. The POISE technique was born when Teri began experimenting with different body positions and movement, combining Pilates, dance and martial arts to regain her figure and get back in shape. For over 11 years Teri has successfully trained women of all ages at her POISE Fitness International studio in California. Teri's work with breast cancer survivors helps them obtain a better quality of life during and in the aftermath of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery.

Get POISED with Dr. Tery Jory's Fit & Fierce DVD! Train and gain beautiful flat-fit abs and a sculpted total body!

This DVD is divided into three sections: 

Section 1 (23 minutes) - Builds power and sculpts arms and back with inner core activation. Develop upper body and cardio with inner core activation! Jumping jacks and arm pulses in POISE 6th position will pump and sculpt arms and back beautifully while boosting heart rate...all at one time.

Section 2 (22 minutes) - Develops svelte and strong legs with inner core activation. Gain a striking lower body plus inner core activation! Martial arts heel kick and ballet arabesque with heel raises will simultaneously make legs as powerful as a black belt, and as sleek and slender as a ballerina. 

Section 3 (18 minutes) - You'll cut fit and fierce abs with inner-core activation of pelvic floor muscles. Get a fierce outer core using inner core activation! POISE core fit and fierce crunches combined with POISE pelvic thrusts will give you flat-fit abs, a healthy inner core, and tight pelvic floor muscles.

Buy It: You can purchase POISE: Fit & Fierce DVD for $13.49 from Amazon.com

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Suzanne Bowen's NEW BarreAmped & BarreAmped Boot Camp

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Suzanne Bowen and her Tighten Tone and Torch DVD is one of my favorite weekly workouts and I am so excited to share she has come out with two new workouts that you will also love!

Check them out:

BarreAmped

Classic Barre Meets Extreme Results Taught in over 50 studios worldwide, BarreAmped is a proven body shaping technique based on dance, Pilates and yoga. Led by creator Suzanne Bowen, you will see what BarreAmped's motto "Shake to Change" means through this powerful form focused workout. You will also quickly see why the five main exercise segments can produce extreme results with low impact, mind-body connecting moves.

Suzanne Bowen, founder of SBf and creator of BarreAmped, has more than 13 years in the fitness industry. Classically trained in The Lotte Berk Method, the original barre studio in the U.S., Suzanne created BarreAmped, based on classic technique, a neutral spine, and a solid foundation of alignment. Workouts consist of: Warm Up Light Weight Work Thigh Work Seat Work Mat Work Stretch Plus a bonus tutorial

BarreAmped Boot Camp

BarreAmped Boot Camp has helped hundreds of clients worldwide burn fat and lean out with classic barre combined with low impact, non-punishing cardio intervals. Suzanne Bowen leads you through challenging but doable workout segments that can be done by themselves, mixed and matched, or all together for one incredible BarreAmped Boot Camp Fat Blast!

You will quickly be "shaking to change" with this one! Workouts consist of: Warm Up Arm Work Thigh Work Seat Work Core Stretch Bonus Tutorial

Buy It: You can purchase both BarreAmped and BarreAmped Boot Camp for $19.99 each from Amazon.com

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New Exercise DVD's From Jessica Smith

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Looking for two great new workouts? Check out these two new workout DVDs from Jessica Smith!

A certified wellcoach and fitness lifestyle expert, Jessica coaches clients, health professionals and wellness related companies, helping them to “find the fitness within.” With over 13 years of experience in the industry, Jessica has starred in numerous best-selling DVDs and is host of JESSICASMITHTV on YouTube. She has been a featured trainer for Exercise TV and Seventeen Magazine, and is the creator of the 10 Pounds DOWN DVD Series and co-creator of “Cross Training for Fitness“, which she developed along with her husband, 4th degree black belt Guillermo Gomez.

Check out two of her new DVDs:

WALK ON: STRENGTH AND BALANCE DVD

STRIDE & STRENGTH (30 Minutes)
A half-hour is all you need to burn fat and build metabolism boosting lean muscle mass with this two-in-one session! Burn more calories in less time with this maximum results routine that couples HIIT (high intensity interval) cardio training with circuits of strength exercises to make every second of your workout count. A set of light dumbbells (2- to 8-pounds, depending on level) is recommended, though not required, for this walk. We recommend this routine every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

FUSION WALK (30 Minutes)
Balance your body with this flowing, feel-good endurance focused walk that fuses together movements from dance, kickboxing and Pilates. This walk is done barefoot (shoes may be worn if preferred) in order to fully engage and strengthen the muscles of the feet and ankles. We recommend this routine every Tuesday, Thursday and, if desired, Saturday too.

• Walking based exercise for all levels
• Beautiful outdoor setting
• Fun, simple steps
• Two different walking programs for every day of the week

BARRE FITNESS

3 BALLET-INSPIRED WORKOUTS TO SCULPT, SLIM, AND STRETCH YOUR ENTIRE BODY

CARDIO BALLET (20 Minutes)
Forget that boring treadmill; burn calories with the grace of a ballerina! This fat-burning, ballet-inspired session works up a surprising sweat in a small amount of space, no equipment required.

BARRE BURN (20 Minutes)
Lift, shape and define your entire body with this cardio sculpting barre workout. A sturdy chair and a set of light hand weights (2- to 8-pounds, depending on level) are recommended for this routine.

FLOOR BARRE (20 Minutes)
Cinch, tighten and stretch - without ever leaving the ground - with this total body conditioning routine. A mat and a small soft ball or pillow are recommended for this workout.

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Fit As A Pro Workouts With Lauren Sesselmann

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I have mentioned many times before that I prefer to workout at home and I also prefer to workout to videos 20 minutes or shorter because that is about all the time I have in the day with two small children and one on the way! Plus, I have limited space because I workout in our tiny town home's living room for now.

So you can bet I was super excited when I saw that Lauren Sesselmann made a workout just for me - a workout done in 10 minute circuits and one even made for SMALL SPACES! LOVE IT!

On her DVDs you’ll find everything you need to work your entire body in only 10-minute circuits, getting an up-close-and-personal training session with Lauren.

She puts special effort on making sure these workouts are designed for anyone, regardless of their fitness level. Wherever you find yourself in SMALL SPACES or just ANYWHERE with no equipment needed, you can do them at your own pace and ALWAYS get guaranteed results.

She offers two great DVDs:

"Fit as a Pro: Five 10-Minute Full Body Workouts" includes a full body workout that may be done with nothing more than a water bottle. The other menu options are a cardio and agility workout (a jump rope is optional), jumping, abs and towel circuits plus warm up and cool down. The Pilates-inspired ab workout is done on the floor and works the core from every angle. The towel circuit involves challenging gliding moves done with washcloths on a bare floor.

"Fit as a Pro: Five10-Minute Full Body Workouts for Small Spaces" is designed to work just about anywhere - a bedroom, hotel room; many moves are even cubicle-friendly. The options include two equipment-free total body workouts, a barre-inspired chair workout, a pillow workout, a boot camp-style cardio circuit plus the warm up and cool down.

Buy It: You can purchase both these Fit As A Pro DVDs for $19.98 each from Amazon.com

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GET EXTREMELY RIPPED & CHISELED

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Is your waist line killing you? Are you looking for something to help you achieve that toned and defined physique you’ve always wanted? Time for you to get chiseled and kick it up your fitness level a notch! With Get Extremely RIPPED! and Chiseled, you’ll challenge every muscle of your entire body with new and innovative fitness exercises using 3-8 pound hand weights and a step (optional). The fitness exercises are designed to create the ultimate burn and help you get the best results possible! Targeting each muscle group separately with 2-3 different weight training fitness exercises helps you save time and challenge your muscles effectively. You will build new lean muscle tissue and boost your metabolism for hours; allowing you to burn fat even while you rest!

Jari Love, creator of the Get RIPPED! Workout DVD series, is a certified personal trainer and is on the advisory board for Fitness Magazine. Jari has been featured on Fox News and has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, Oprah's O-Magazine, USA Today, Shape, Oxygen, Health and Prevention. Jari has over 20 years of experience helping both men and women lose weight.

Includes:

• Innovative exercises for each muscle group
• 30 minute upper body weight workout
• 30 minute lower body weight workout
• Option to do both segments together for a complete 60 minute workout
• On-screen clock for each exercise segment
• 5 minutes to RIPPED! Abs

Buy It: You can purchase the Get Extremely RIPPED! and Chiseled for $14.99 from Amazon.com.

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