Fitness

The Best New Workout DVDs

Not every workout DVD is painfully cheesy. Want proof? This new crop will keep you entertained while getting the job done

by Dawn Davis

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To be a really great workout DVD, we think a few key requirements have to be met. First, there has to be fun music (none of that '80s, upbeat muzak stuff). Then, the models need to be good-looking -- but not so gorgeous that it's distracting. And finally, the routine has to kick our butts and give us results -- quickly.

Skip ahead to find out which new workout DVDs are worth buying.

Since hundreds of cheesy new fitness videos flood the market every year -- cue the techno beats and chirpy instructors -- choosing one can be daunting. That's why we sifted through the newest ones (fast-forwarding through the really terrible DVDs) and rounded up our favorites.

Here's what our picks all have in common: The instructions are easy to follow if you're a beginner, but the routines are engaging enough for even the most seasoned yogi or dancer. They're pretty and well produced, the music isn't annoying, and -- this one is huge -- you get a workout that's as good as going to a spendy class.

After all, isn't the whole point of using a workout DVD to save the money and time commitment required for a gym membership?

So get out of bed and pull on your yoga pants (or heck, workout nekkid, who'll be the wiser?) and try one of these DVD workouts. Sure, at first you may feel a little ridiculous dancing around your living room. But a few weeks, pounds, and inches later, your snooze button will have forgotten who you are.

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LOVE Jillian!

by smiley412 Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:26AM Report as inappropriate

I need that post pregnancy one ;)

by Monique3 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 07:54PM Report as inappropriate

Been thinking about starting something.

by Alana_Danes Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 04:13PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try

by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

i think that for some of the workouts the presence of an instructor is quite necessary - to check posture and alignment, so to avoid injuries and make sure that the workout hits the spot

by AstridB Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

I heard the ballet wasn't really worth it (so says Elle magazine).

by Bon_Bon Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

Sometimes I just love doing a workout DVD. Especially during the winter if I can't motivate to go to the gym--I can get a good workout without leaving home. Thanks for the suggestions!

by tallredamanda Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

I love workout DVDs! I'm definitely going to get the Jillian Michael's DVD.

by MizzPink Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:07AM Report as inappropriate

I'm looking for something that will get my lazy tail off the couch and moving, I need something that starts with low-impact and moves up.

by jenboleyn Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10:57AM Report as inappropriate

might have to check out the Jillian Michaels one...

by Chris213 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 05:52PM Report as inappropriate