14 best anchor bay entertainment dvd workouts

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you -- the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 dynamic body band workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts will tone and reshape your whole body. Compact and ultra-efficient, these workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts or do them all together for one amazing, body-transforming workout!

ARM & SHOULDER SCULPT

Instructor Amy Bento designed this sequence of highly effective band exercises so your arms, shoulders and back can have that toned, defined look. The moves are simple but designed to give you fast results.

BUTT & THIGH BLASTER

Kick your largest muscle groups into high gear -- and great shape! You'll use the band in a series of exercises that will lift and tighten your butt while jiggle-proofing your thighs giving your lower body that smooth, firm look.

SLEEK & SEXY ABS

Love handles and ab flab don't stand a chance against this workout! Adding the body band brings you into a whole new realm of RESULTS. Sleek and sexy abs can be yours!

TOTAL BODY TONE ZONE

Compound movements will shape and sculpt all of the muscles in your body with maximum efficiency. This workout will have your heart pumping as well which means you'll burn away major calories.

10 MINUTE STRETCH

Improve your flexibility while your muscles relax and elongate. Using this segment, take time to breathe, reduce stress and center your energy. Your body will thank you.

Body Band Included Inside!

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Welcome to CRUNCH Fitness! Now you can get a Pilates body faster than ever with this revolutionary workout.

Everyone knows that Pilates is great for creating longer, leaner muscles. But we’ve taken Pilates to a whole new level by adding some unique "Burn & Firm" elements to this workout! We begin with standing Pilates exercises blended with some simple danceinspired moves for a cardio-blasting "Burn" segment. Second, we add light hand weights to gently speed up the total body toning and re-shaping effect of Pilates. That’s where the "Firm"comes in. Don’t worry, this Pilates routine is still low-impact, easy-to-follow, and won’t leave you feeling drained like traditional cardio and weight training. Best of all, because this program multi-tasks, it makes the most of every minute of your workout time. With Burn & Firm Pilates you can finally get that sleek, lean, elegant body fast from a workout that leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

All Fitness Levels. A set of light hand weights and a mat are recommended.

The CRUNCH Philosophy:

The CRUNCH fitness program welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size or ability. We created a workout environment that is not competitive or judgmental. Enjoy these favorite classes with imaginative instructors in an atmosphere that makes working out fun.

Meet the instructor:

Ellen Barrett, instructor at CRUNCH New York. Certified Pilates and fitness instructor and founder of buffgirlfitness.com. Fitness philosophy: Strive to be the best version of yourself. Favorite splurge food: Anything peanut butter.

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you! Instructor Kimberly Spreen has developed 5 distinctive, ultra-effective Fitness Ball workouts, each one specially designed to tighten and tone your body. And the real secret of the ball is that it works your midsection without you even knowing it. Just by maintaining balance on the ball, you constantly activate your core muscles—so all the workouts will help give you leaner, flatter abs. Voted Top Workout of 2006 by Natural Health Magazine, this DVD allows you to split these 10 minute sections into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together! BUTT & THIGH TONE-UP: You’ll get incredible results from this segment – the ball allows you to really target specific muscle groups so you can tone, tighten and shape your entire lower body. ARMS & SHOULDER SCULPTOR: This segment incorporates light hand weights and utilizes the fitness ball to help you achieve sexy, sleek, and toned shoulders and arms. FIRM, FLAT ABS: The fitness ball gets you up off the floor and helps you to isolate the deepest muscles of your entire abdominal area so you’ll get better results, faster. TOTAL BODY FAT BURNER: This surprisingly fun and unique segment is a whole different take on the fitness ball – you’ll bounce, toss and roll the ball while you burn fat and calories! ULTRA STRETCH: You can achieve the deepest, most satisfying and effective stretches by using the fitness ball. You’ll want to do this segment again and again.

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE?

We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 fabulous Pilates workouts, each only 10 minutes. Instructor Lara Hudson has designed the workouts so that you can utilize each individually, or mix and match the sets to create a completely custom workout. You can also put all 5 sets together for an incredible 50-minute, total-body Pilates workout!

PILATES FOR ABS

Want a flatter, firmer belly? Here’s your secret weapon! Pilates is all about connecting with your core and this super-targeted workout will activate your deepest abdominal muscles. By using the Pilates technique you’ll achieve that sleek midsection that you just can’t get with crunches or other repetitive, monotonous exercises.

PILATES FOR BUNS AND THIGHS

If you’re looking for a way to tone and re-shape those hard-to-reach trouble spots, this is 10 minutes very well spent! Lara uses dynamic, smooth-flowing movements to target and re-define your lower body. This Pilates routine really delivers lean, toned legs and firm, beautifully sculpted buns!

SCULPTING PILATES

Get ready for sexy shoulders and sculpted arms! This Pilates-based program smartly incorporates light handweights to help you tone and define your arms and shoulders WITHOUT adding bulk. Sculpting Pilates is gentle like traditional Pilates, but because it adds weights, you’ll see faster results than ever before.

PILATES BURN

If you’re serious about REALLY burning some extra calories, try this challenging, but fluid Pilates Burn sequence. Lara leads you through this distinctive workout of cardio plus toning plus all-out, total-body conditioning all wrapped into one. Keep breathing, stay focused and sweat away those pounds!

PILATES FOR FLEXIBILITY

Feel good all over with this set, which focuses on lengthening and stretching to achieve that dancer’s body that you just can’t get from straight cardio or muscletraining workouts. You get dual benefits from this totally invigorating 10 minutes… you’ll increase flexibility, and melt away stress and anxiety.

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Strengthen your core and work your body with four different workouts—including one that uses one of our most popular and effective exercise tools: mini stability ball. The secret to using “the ball” is to place it strategically so that your body automatically engages the right muscles to resist it. Just maintaining your position with the ball as you perform movements requires constant activation of your muscles. The Ultimate Belly DVD features four separate workouts to fit your busy schedule—progressing from 10 minutes all the way to 30 minutes. Every exercise is broken down into 3 levels so you can work at level 1 if you are just starting out and progress to levels 2 and 3 once you have mastered the first. This low-impact program allows you to customize your daily workout and get your belly strengthened, toned and tightened.



Also included inside is a mini stability ball and pump. The ball can be used at all skill levels and is a perfect accessory to be used while doing this full body workout.

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Soar miles above your fitness plateau with two limit-defying, threshold-shattering workouts that annihilate fat and replace it with lean, solid, power-packed muscle. Are you ready to take your body to the ULTIMATE LEVEL?

Bob Harper delivers exclusive, no holds barred techniques for the intense conditioning your body craves. Challenge yourself with the Hardest Workout Ever, and uncover the incredibly fit physique you've always wanted.

Workout 1: Complete Body Power Transformation

60 minutes of innovative, high-level training incorporating intervals, plyometrics, strength, and endurance. Fire-up your metabolic engine, activate fast twitch muscle fibers, and engage your entire body for extreme calorie burn and lean muscle gain.

Workout 2: Body Power Quick Bonus

15 minutes of maximum-powered, accelerated training, command optimal performance for body-transforming results. When you're short on time, Bob makes every second count.

THIS IS SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

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""Upbeat, athletic-style yoga class of basic standing and floor postures."" Shape Magazine Two complete yoga workouts led by a friendly, down-to-earth instructor. They both feature a medley of classic yoga poses (e.g. downward facing dog, plank, warrior, cobra, triangle and mountain pose) ""Joy of Yoga"" provides the improved flexibility and relaxation benefits of traditional yoga without the intimidating attitude. Sara's unusually laid-back style makes it unusually easy to do (e.g. ""if your knees are doing this, just flop them out"" or ""now just kinda wiggle your fingers""). Her emphasis is always on enjoying the movement, not perfecting each one. It has more energetic, upbeat music than most yoga videos. The second program, ""Fat Burning Yoga,"" also features classic yoga moves. Sara's solid cuing and non-mystical style makes it an effective and exceptionally yoga workout. And by helping you achieve a balanced lifestyle and a deeper body-awareness, it provides a key element in weight-loss success (but it's really too slow to immediately burn much fat...). It ends with a short, but intense, segment of traditional ab-focused floorwork. Bright, colorful, airy set. ©1997 & 2001. (80 min.). Note: VHS version is only the ""Fat Burning"" program; it does not include ""Joy of Yoga."" Amazon.com description

From the Back Cover

Welcome to CRUNCH Fitness! With Fat Burning Yoga you can tone and re-shape your entire body, increase energy levels, feel lean and limber, and it can help you maintain healthy weight levels. By adding more movement to your yoga practice, you'll definitely increase your heart rate and improve your circulation, which aids in weight loss and burning extra calories. In this workout, you'll use standing postures to improve your muscle strength, balance, endurance and flexibility. Plus, to complete your workout, we've added a bonus yoga ab routine to trim your mid-section and to help improve digestion. The Joy of Yoga brings an exhilarating change of pace and style to traditional yoga. After a yoga warm-up, you'll do both standing and floor poses, followed by a guided meditation for the ultimate in relaxation. Both programs are for all fitness levels. A yoga mat or a non-slippery surface is recommended.

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Bob Harper: Pure Burn Super Strength

No muscle goes untrained. A Get Cut Revolution for the upper body, lower body and core. 35 power surging moves, set to a dynamic pace, delivering an intensified burn that works to aggressively increase metabolism, attack fat, and exhaust calories so you lose weight and gain pure muscle. Get the results you have been looking for.

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YOU CAN WALK ANYWHERE from one to five miles and firm up your midsection with fitness expert Leslie Sansone's WALK SLIM 5 REALLY BIG MILES DVD. ''The small area in front of your television or computer, and a pair of comfortable walking shoes, is all you will need to start walking one to five miles at home. There is no fancy equipment or complicated steps, just pop in a workout video and follow me for a slimmer, trimmer body'' says Sansone, who leads you on total-body conditioning walks, but also uses specific cueing that zeroes in on your middle muscles during and after each walking routine. Safe for all ages and fitness levels, her at-home workouts are world famous. So, lace up your walking shoes and get started!

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Celebrity trainer Jackie Warner leads three 20-minute workouts designed to burn fat and tone the body.

Fans of the deliciously soapy Bravo reality series Work Out may need to be reminded just how fine a personal trainer Jackie Warner is. This disc is that reminder, containing a fast-paced and comprehensive fitness routine that ranks among the very best. Warner is personable as she trains--and she doesn’t stint on doing the moves herself. She's designed the workout in three chunks, upper body, lower body, and core/abs, which can be done separately or combined for a full hour heavy-duty routine. Because there's little rest between moves, the whole workout seems to fly by, but there's no denying its overall intensity. Warner combines tried-and-true moves (crunches, squats) with some new twists (just try to do that "butterfly" crunch and not feel it deeply the next day). And she's upbeat without being perky--though a viewer could be forgiven for grousing when Warner chirps "I could do these all day!" during Sumo squats. She also gives great attention to form, often working with one other trainer so it feels as though the viewer is getting a one-on-one session too. There are modifications for both beginning and advanced exercisers, so there's no excuse not to jump in. The hour will be over before you know it. -- A.T. Hurley

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Filmed in a lush garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these programs use the resistance band to increase intensity and emulate movements performed on the Pilates apparatus used in private studio sessions. The 30-minute total body routine can sculpt even the deepest muscles in a short amount of time by emphasizing the quality of repetitions, not the quantity. This fluid routine incorporates all muscle groups to produce a slimmer, stronger, and more toned body. The bonus 10-minute ab session provides extra focused work to help achieve a firm, flat midsection. These two programs are specifically designed to deliver accelerated results. Together they will stretch, strengthen and sculpt the whole body while improving balance, posture and flexibility.

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Lisa Hubbard is a certified Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience. She is a faculty member for the world-renowned BASI Pilates®, the founder of Rhythm Pilates™ (rhythmpilates.com), and teaches from her private studio in California in addition to traveling the globe to certify new teachers. An active member of the Pilates community, Lisa has been featured in textbooks, educational literature and leading periodicals like Pilates Style Magazine. With a diverse clientele, Lisa enjoys teaching students of all levels from professional athletes to those trying Pilates for the very first time.

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Instructor Keli Roberts has developed 5 distinctive and supereffective bootcamp-inspired kickboxing workouts, each one specially-designed to whittle your body into tip-top shape and each one only 10 minutes. Split them into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for one total-body 50 minute workout! BASIC TRAINING This focused "get-you-going" segment really lays the groundwork for your total-body fitness goals. Use it as a starting point to prepare for the other segments, or as a stand-alone, calorie-busting workout. UTIMATE BUNS & THIGHS If a toned, tight, strong lower body is what you desire, you’ll find it here! These 10 minutes are jam-packed with fat-burning moves and some unique exercises you’ve never seen or done before – and they work! ARM & SHOULDER SCULPTOR Get ready to chisel and sculpt that upper body. This ultra-effective program leads you through punches, jabs and upper cuts and utilizes light hand weights for even faster results. WASHBOARD ABS Everyone wants tight, flat abs and with this program you can get them! Keli combines time-proven abdominal exercises with some ground-breaking techniques so that you’ll see REAL results … fast! FAT BURNING BLAST This energetic segment is all about getting your heart rate up and your body weight down! The Fat Burning Blast is an excellent complement to any of the other segments, or — done alone — it’s an action- packed, ultraefficient way to blast away calories and burn carbs

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This is yoga at its extreme. Bob has deconstructed the traditional concept of yoga with this vigorous, physique-refining yoga routine that recruits and trains every muscle in your body, stretching your limitations, and delivering powerful weight-loss results. Maximum output is required. Temperatures and heart rates will soar as you push your body to the limit, triggering both physical and metabolic responses that work to deliver your most streamlined physique possible. Go beyond where you thought a normal yoga workout could go!

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Ballet Dancers always have slender bodies that are both strong and lean with lovely proportion and gorgeous body lines. One of the greatest secrets to a dancer's body is ballet conditioning which focuses on all muscle groups. In this unique program, your muscles will work smoothly in unison to create a long, streamlined silhouette with flat abs, a lean lower body and beautifully defined curves. Moving gracefully and fluidly through this series of exercises, you will strengthen and stretch your way to a dancer’s body.

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Elise Gulan has over 18 years in dance education including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, and Jazz. She was a principal soloist for the Virginia Ballet Company where she danced for seven years appearing in productions such as Copelia, Swan Lake, and Nutcracker Suite. She brought her love of expression through movement to her new career as a certified personal trainer and instructor of Yoga, Core Fusion and Core Energy Flow. Elise enjoys helping her students to find their inner strength and to energize their joy of life through physical and mental fitness.