Dance DVD Blog

Ever since Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons got us moving in the 1980s to their aerobic’s videos, workout videos have been a part of most people’s exercise routines at one time or another. The selection of videos available today is so varied and vast that no matter what your choice of exercise, you can find a video to assist you. Workout videos are a great component in helping to achieve your fitness goals.

Using workout videos in your fitness routine is helpful in many ways. Everyone knows how hard it is to make the time to exercise and getting to the gym is a near impossibility for some people and exercise videos are readily available for you to watch in your home, any time of the day or night. Having a variety of fitness videos in your home make will make it easy for you to exercise and you can workout whenever you havee got a few spare minutes, while moving at your own pace.

Workout videos can also help you save money. Gym memberships can be very costly and not everyone can afford them, not to mention that the number of people who have gym memberships but never step foot into the gym is ridiculously high. It’s estimated that 50% of people who sign up for gym memberships either go infrequently or not at all. For many people it’s a big waste of money. For an investment of $10-$25 you can own a workout video and for four times that amount you can have a variety of workout videos to help you target different fitness goals.

Using an exercise DVD during your home workouts can help you avoid injury as well. Many exercise videos are taught by experts in their field. It’s beneficial to have a professional show you how to exercise correctly, and videos can provide professional assistance.

Fitness DVDs usually contain a warm-up and a cool-down session. These are very important in avoiding injuries, yet many people do not include them within their exercise routine because they are so easy to pass by if you don’t have someone to remind you and with your very own personal trainer in front of you on the TV it is impossible to forget. Also, many specific types of exercises require precise movements, and the instructor in a workout can demonstrate the correct movements.

If you are self-conscious, then working out at home with a DVD can be very helpful. You get the benefit of being in an exercise class without having to exercise in front of other people. Perhaps you are insecure about your weight or feel awkward trying to learn new moves or simply uncomfortable having other people see you exercise. Using fitness DVDs in your own home can solve this problem.

Workout videos can keep you from getting into a fitness rut. If you’veve got a variety of exercise DVDs: weight lifting, yoga, kick boxing, aerobics, Pilates, dance, walking, boot camp, then you can keep yourself from getting bored. If you’re tired of one video, you can put it aside for a while and try something different. After all it doesn’t take too long for a body to adapt and then plateau, so don’t be afraid to mix it up.

Workout videos can also cater to your level of fitness. If you are just beginning an exercise program and are not in the greatest shape, you can find many different workout videos for beginners. Once you gain endurance and stamina, you can move up to a more advanced level. There are also many videos that cater to those who have very specific fitness needs like senior citizens or women who are pregnant.

If you have kids, fitness DVDs can help you encourage them to exercise as well. If they see you exercising, they are more likely to live active lifestyles themselves and they may just join in with you. There are some workout videos created especially for children and you can join them when it’s their exercise time.

With a variety of exercise DVDs in your home video library, you have all of the help you need to get moving, get fit and get in shape.

Scott White
http://www.articlesbase.com/aerobics-articles/how-workout-videos-can-help-362693.html

Losing weight doesn’t have to entail taking mystery diet pills or trying the newest fad diet. There are plenty of natural ways to lose weight fast that are lots more fun than starving yourself and going without good food. Here are some healthy suggestions:

Swimming – Take a dip in the pool and do a couple of laps. You don’t need to be the world’s best or fastest swimmer. Swimming really works out your arms and stomach area. You get great aerobic benefits without having to over-exert yourself. You’re simply gliding through the water at your own pace.

If you can’t swim, you can still get the benefits of a water workout. Gently slide into the pool and hold onto the edge with your fingers. Slowly extend your body out and paddle your legs up and down. This gives you the same motion as swimming (except for the arm workout), without you having to go out of your comfort zone.

Fast walking – Walking is one of the best and most natural exercises you can do. We really take it for granted because we walk all the time. However, walking to stay fit is different than strolling from the kitchen to the living room couch.

In order to lose weight, you need to go on a brisk walk. Get your arms pumping and your legs moving. Walk as fast as you can without running out of breath – you should be able to speak and walk at the same time. Start by walking a couple of times around the block, then increase the distance of your walks after you feel an increase in stamina.

Drink water – Drink as much water as you can during the day. Water is a secret weight loss aid that’s right in front of your face. Did you know that your body retains water if you are dehydrated?

You may be dehydrated and not even know it. By drinking several glasses of water a day, you’ll actually allow your body to release all that water it’s been holding onto. If you have ever felt that bloated feeling, this is why. Your body is retaining too much water, which also adds to your weight.

Aerobic dancing – Join a gym and take an aerobic dance class or buy a DVD that teaches you how to do fun fitness dances. People who dance regularly often have great looking bodies, that’s because dancing is really a first-class workout.

Even if you think you have two left feet, nobody’s gonna see you practicing dance moves in the privacy of your home (except maybe family or roommates). There are lots of dance videos on the market. You can learn how to do ballet, hip hop dancing, rumba, traditional fast-stepping aerobic moves, etc.

Weight training – Tone up those flabby muscles and watch the fat melt off quickly. Picking up some light weights and learning to do a little weight training at home or in the gym is a great way to naturally lose weight. You won’t get those bulging muscles, you’ll just tone and firm up muscles and have a more youthful appearance.

Eating healthy – This is a no brainer in a way, but still with all the fatty foods that tempt you on a daily basis, eating healthy is actually harder than it should be. If all you were exposed to in the supermarket was rows and rows of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, lean meats and yogurt, you’d find it easy to eat healthy.

The reality is that you have to walk into that supermarket determined to put these things into your shopping cart. You also have to pass by lots of delicious cakes, fried foods, soda and chips. Make a list of healthy foods to pick up before you go shopping, then put each item in your cart before you go on to shop for other things.

Biking – Hop on a bike and ride around the neighborhood. If you don’t live too far from work, think about biking instead of driving or taking public transportation. Biking is a great way to get an easy aerobic workout. It will also tone up your legs nicely.

Janine Michaels
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/7-natural-ways-to-lose-weight-fast-and-keep-it-off-for-good-678737.html

My husband loves to dance, when we are out with our friends I always want to dance with him= but I just cant becuase i feel self consious in front of him and our friends because im not a good dancer. I’d love to learn but with kids i dont have time to take classes. can anyone recommend any good dvds to teach me?

I’m not sure about DVDs, but i’ve been to clubs (teen clubs, haha) and I’ve never had any kind of formal club dance teaching. I’m not too much of the outgoing type compared to my friends, but I believe i’m confident. Have some confidence in yourself, girl! Really just let loose on the dance floor with your husband. It’ll be dark, and believe me, no one will judge you. If you still feel a little weird, try practicing in front of the mirror. Good luck, and happy dancing!(:

What are some good dance workout dvds to lose weight? Please let me know. I am not interested in any colon cleanse or anything else. I am only interested in finding some good dance workout dvds. I would like hip hop but as long as they keep you moving, I’ll be happy. Thanks in advance.

umm turbo jam or hip hop abs
Both are great you can get them at
beachbody.com

Have funn!

im lookin for a dvd for my 2 1/2 year old daughter that has nursery rhimes (patty cake) and songs and it has on the dvd of people or characters dancing and singing with the words on the bottom of the screen… and i cant seem to find any…. i must be doing something wrong, i know they are out there but not sure where… hope someone can help me

I saw those in Target a few weeks ago and in barnes and noble and border they have a whole kids area, so they are likely to have that as well.

Which one would you recommend and why?

I have the Jean Butler Master Class DVD and the Olive Hurley Ceili DVD set.

Jean Butler assumes you are Novie/Prizewinner and know how to do basic steps. Her DVD is a conditioning/practice DVD that you will have a hard time keeping up with unless you know the basics. The warmup is really good.

Olive Hurley’s DVD (the ceili ones) are danced by kids that look like the ones in your studio. She explains the steps and does a walk through. Then the dance is done in costume to music.

Neither compare to instruction by an experienced TCRG. They should be used to augment your classes, not in replace of, IMO.