Simple Ways to Amp Up DVD Workouts


Updated 03/22/12 3:13 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get More Out of Fitness DVD Workouts

Following along to a fitness DVD is a great way to get your sweat on for so many reasons: it's inexpensive, you don't have to leave your house, and you can exercise whenever it fits your schedule. That said, not all fitness DVDs offer the best workout. Here are some ways to get more out of your fitness videos. Don't just work one body part: If the instructor is leading you through basic Read more

From the Community: How to Find a Workout DVD That You’ll Love


Updated 03/05/12 8:20 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips on Shopping For Fitness DVDs

FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) JessicaSmithTV posted these tips for choosing the right fitness DVD in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. Workout DVDs can be a wonderful way to stay in shape — they are convenient, ready when you are, and can introduce you to new exercises, techniques and instructors you may otherwise never meet. And while the benefits of workout DVDs are many, so are Read more

5 Pilates DVDs For Beginners


Updated 12/16/11 12:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Pilates DVDs For Beginners

Now that you've conquered the basics of yoga with these DVDs, it may be time to test the waters of Pilates. Or maybe you have someone on your holiday list this year that prefers working out in the comfort of her home and has always wanted to give Pilates a try? What's great about Pilates is that it can be practiced by a wide range of people — whether you're a runner, a professional athlete, or Read more

3 Fitness DVDs Reviewed by Our Readers


Updated 03/04/11 4:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Good Fitness DVD Recommendations

For the eighth challenge of the Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, we're asking you to review a fitness DVD or workout — tell us why you love it or why you'd leave it. Besides getting the chance to win some fantastic prizes, you'll also be sharing valuable information with the FitSugar community. Check out what readers are saying about these workouts from trainers Elise Gulan, Hilary Burnett, and Read more

DVD Review: 10 Minute Solution Quick Sculpt Pilates


Updated 06/01/10 3:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Review of 10 Minute Solution Quick Sculpt Pilates DVD

Looking for an easy, at-home way to get in bikini shape? Look no further than the 10 Minute Solution Quick Sculpt Pilates With Toning Ball DVD. This five-part, 50-minute workout is another effective 10 Minute Solution DVD that comes with a free gift — in this case, a pretty pink toning ball. Though I identify more with host Jessica Smith of the Belly, Butt, and Thigh Blasters DVD with Read more

FitSugar's Top Fitness DVDs of 2009


Updated 12/19/09 7:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Top Fitness DVDs of 2009

Whether you exercise at home, need something for a rainy day, or want a workout you can travel with, a fitness DVD is the perfect solution. But with titles coming out every week, it's hard to know which ones are worth the splurge. To take the guesswork out of choosing which fitness DVD to buy, here are our picks for some of the year's best. Go ahead. Buy yourself a present from this list — a Read more

Tired of Your Old Fitness DVDs? Swap Them


Updated 10/30/09 10:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Tired of Your Old Fitness DVDs? Swap Them

I've accumulated a bunch of fitness DVDs over the years. Some will forever be favorites, like Core Fusion Body Sculpt, and some I've only tried once, like Valerie Bertinelli's Losing It and Keeping Fit. What's a girl to do with the stacks of fitness DVDs she never uses? Trade them for something she will use. SwapaDvd.com is a website that allows you to post DVDs you no longer want. Once you Read more

Need a New Exercise DVD? Watch Video Previews Here


Updated 02/11/09 7:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Need a New Exercise DVD? Watch Video Previews Here

Fitness DVDs aren't cheap, so if you spend the dough, you want to know it's worth it. The best way to know? Watch a little clip. Acacia made it easy for you to preview its videos online. Just go to its You Tube website, and you can view short video clips of over 50 fitness DVDs. I love this company because it makes some of the best fitness videos that include yoga, cardio, dance, and martial Read more

Our (Yummy, Guilt-Free) Lunch With Jillian Michaels


Updated 05/15/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jillian Michaels Talks About Freshology

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ever wish you had a personal chef to deliver diet-friendly meals right to your home? Us, too! That’s why we had to catch up with Jillian Michaels at her recent event at the W Residences in Hollywood to get the skinny on her new partnership with Freshology, a food delivery program that brings gourmet, Read more

ESPN Broadcaster Jenn Brown's Wedding Workout and Dress Fitting Diet Tips


Updated 05/01/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Advice From Jenn Brown on ESPN

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! As the reporter of ESPN's College GameDay for football and basketball Jenn Brown travels almost 70 percent of the year. That might sound like a dream job, but when your dream wedding is coming up, all those late night drive-thru dinners and wonky work hours can take a toll on your shape! We caught up with Read more