ExerciseNote: Free exercise videos located below the articles.WebMd’s Recommendations for the 12 Best Exercise Videos for Beginners1. Gin Miller's Build Up Your Muscles. It shows you how to use weights, tubing, an exercise ball, and ankle weights with four different 45-minute workouts.
You learn the same exercises with different resistance. It's slow and clear and focuses on good form, says Zurowski.2. The 'For Dummies' series. Any of the 'Dummies' series videos (like Shaping up with Weights for Dummies, Pilates for Weight Loss for Dummies and Basic Yoga for Dummies) are usually excellent, say Zurowski.
These videos go slowly, explain the workout clearly, and show the exercise from multiple angles. The instructor is always alone, so there are no distractions.
Have one to sell? Minna Lessig is a very pleasant instructor; and although constantly talking, she's not.
Another good feature of this series is that it also shows mistakes to avoid, says Glenna.3. The Firm's Super Body Sculpt.
This earns a spot on the top 12 list because it has three 15-minute workouts - for the upper body, the lower body, and abs. The exercises are basic, and you can choose to do one segment or all three.4. '10-Minute Solution' series. You can choose from toning, cardio, or yoga. Each video in this DVD series is divided into six, 10-minute sections. 'It allows customers success to make it through 10 minutes and as they progress, they can mix and match any way they want to,' says Glenna.5.
Minna Lessig's One-Minute Workouts. 'The beauty of this DVD is you can program the body part you want to work, your level, and how long you want to work, and it randomly selects the exercises for you from 127 one-minute exercises,' says Zurowski. Every workout is different. This offering makes great use of the DVD technology, she says.6. Crunch Fitness Pick Your Spot Pilates with Ellen Barrett. This is concise, well-taught, and easy for beginners to follow, says Zurowski. With great imagery and plenty of modifications, this video is also divided into three, 10-minute segments.7.
Crunch Candlelight Yoga. Taught by Sara Ivanhoe, this beginner DVD is slow-paced and thorough, and all the poses are very simple, says Zurowski.8. Videos by Leslie Sansone.
You can choose from several walking and toning videos that are great for beginners because the moves are easy to follow and Sansone is very motivational, says Zurowski.9. Debbie Rocker's Walking for Weight Loss. Rocker uses basic moves anyone can do and is very motivating, says Glenna.
And because it's filmed in Hawaii, the scenery is breathtaking.10. Crunch's Cardio Salsa. Great for the younger person, says Glenna. It's contemporary with a colorful set and offers no-impact, basic moves that you can also take out to the dance floor.11. Gin Miller's Everybody Steps. Since people are often intimidated by step aerobics, this video rates high. It starts you out on the floor, learning the moves, before you get on the step, says Zurowski.12.
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Kari Anderson's GO: Step for Beginners. This is a bit more complicated, but clearly executed if you want to try a step video. Anderson previews the moves and breaks down the steps well, says Glenna.Here is a list of summer activities that you can enjoy outdoors and add to your activity minutes.In-line SkatingAdvantage: Inexpensive and all you need is a smooth, safe path to skate on. Another advantage is the scenery whiles you skate, which will keep it fresh, fun and motivating. But, make sure to wear protective gear as well as a helmet.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 563 calories in 30 minutes.SwimmingAdvantage: With swimming, you can stay cool while being active.
Even if you are a beginner, water activities can help keep you fit and many pools offer water-aerobics that can tone your muscles as well as burn calories.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes.Ultimate FrisbeeAdvantages: Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport that burns calories while you’re having fun with your friends. Ultimate Frisbee gets you moving outside.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes.CyclingAdvantages: You can cycle most anywhere and at most any time.
It’s great for beginners and as you get more proficient at it, you can advance your workout for longer distances and more difficult rides. Ways to keep you motivated to make exercise a part of your daily routine: Here’s how.It’s important to make exercise a part of your daily routine. But you may ask, how can I do that?
With most of us, our days are filled to the brim already and it’s seems daunting to try to add one more task to our day. However, if you look at adding exercise in ten minute increments, it doesn’t seem as bad, especially because we’re not telling you that you need to get your workout clothes on, drive to a gym and workout for an hour. We’re simply suggesting a short ten minute walk at lunch and maybe another when you get home from work and maybe another ten – twenty minutes of basketball with your children.According to the CDC, ten minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise at a time is acceptable. The whole point is to get you moving and increase your activity. In other words, if you don’t have 30 minutes at lunchtime or you can’t get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning, try to add a small chunk of exercise whenever or wherever you can.
As long as you’re doing an activity at a moderate or vigorous effort for at least 10 minutes at a time, three times a day and you do this five times a week, it will add up to 150 minutes a week!Physical Activity Guidlines:Aerobic Activity - What Counts?It’s important to strengthen your core.Chances are you’re thinking about starting an exercise routine to help you burn off those unwanted pounds. But before you do, here is a great that demonstrates basic stretches to keep your muscles in tone and to prevent injuries.Here's a great Interval Walking to help rev up your metabolism.Get your buns and legs in shape with these tips! Ever wonder how many calories you are really burning? Speed & Agility Exercises - 3 Cone DrillExercise Tips. Eating before you exercise. According to experts at Mayo Clinic, you should fuel your workout by eating. So, if you exercise in the morning that means getting up early enough to eat breakfast or a snack before your workout.
But, make sure you allow the appropriate time for your food to digest before you begin exercising. Here are some general rules to follow:. Large meals.
Eat these at least three to four hours before exercising. Small meals. Eat these two to three hours before exercising. Small snacks. Eat these an hour before exercising. Common barriers to exercising.
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Time, being too tired or thinking exercise is boring are all common barriers. Here are some suggestions to overcome these barriers. Too little time to workout? Stop making excuses and come up with simple solutions to add a little exercise to your day, like getting up a little earlier, going out for a brief walk at lunch or instead of sitting at the movies on a Saturday afternoon, go for a bike ride with friends and family. Exercise is boring. This is a very common problem and excuse for not exercising but changing up your exercise routine by:. Dancing with friends instead of walking on the treadmill.
Learning how to strength train with weights. Challenge yourself to walk or run a 5k race in your community. Create an exercise group in your neighborhood or at work. Self conscious about how you look exercising. If you're uncomfortable exercising around others, go solo at first.
Try an exercise video. Or consider investing in a stationary bicycle or a treadmill. Remember that as you become fitter and more comfortable exercising, your self-confidence is likely to improve as well.
Too tired or no energy to exercise? Without exercise, you have a tendency to feel drained but if you exercise it can increase your energy. Just get started!. Setting exercise goals: Map out a walking or running route and set your goals to go a little farther every day. Check out our link to a “Map Your Route”. Below is a list of some fun activities you can try out as a beginneror improve your skills if you are already familiar with them.In-line SkatingAdvantages: Inexpensive to get started. All you need is a smooth, safe path to skate on.
So, that means you probably can try out some new scenery practically every time you put them on, which will help keep things more fun and motivating. Make sure you wear protective gear as well as a helmet.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 563 calories in 30 minutes!SwimmingAdvantages: You get to stay cool while being active. Even beginners, who can’t “officially” swim strokes, can perform water activities that keep them fit. Many swimming pools/clubs offer water-aerobics that can tone your muscles as well as burn calories.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes!Ultimate FrisbeeAdvantages: Great non-contact sport. Burn calories and stay fit while having fun with your friends.
Ultimate Frisbee allows you to use some of your competitive juices and get you moving outside.Calorie Burning Potential: A 150 pound person can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes!CyclingAdvantages: All you need is a bike. You can cycle most anywhere. It is an appropriate activity for beginners and you can continually advance with your workout.
It’s a low impact workout.