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I’ve tried hundreds of yoga DVDs, and many of them I’ve only used once. Videos created by Shiva Rea are different though. Her calming energy, dynamic yoga sequences, creativity, and strength are inspirational. Her Creative Core + Upper Body video is my absolute favorite, but I also keep Fluid Power – Vinyasa Flow Yoga near my DVD player. [...]
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Inspired by the dancer bodies from Dancing With the Stars and Black Swan? If you’re home and want a solid workout that’s fun and pumps you into a cardio zone, try a dance DVD. Here are three DVD workouts FitSugar staffers have tested and reviewed that will deliver passionate, sweat-inducing moves and make you groove. [...]
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I’m a sucker for anything related to dancing – especially if it’s fun, is put to good music, and is said to help shed the pounds! Something else I’m addicted to? Dancing With the Stars. So I knew I had to get my hands on dancing pro Julianne Hough’s Cardio Ballroom ($10) workout DVD. [...]
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Enter to win in the Get Fit For 2011 giveaway by completing any challenges you may have missed, like FitSugar reader oatmealrunner, who shared her review of the Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown DVD for the eighth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway.
I’ve decided in an effort to stay fit and save some cash, I am going to try a variety of DVD workouts (via Netflix) and give you my review. [...]
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Barre-based workouts have become increasing popular thanks to Natalie Portman’s dancer bod in Black Swan, the Tracy Anderson Method, and barre3; and Bar Method, a ballet-inspired sculpting program with studios across the US, is no exception. The method, which is taught as an hour-long class, focuses on isometric movements, light weight work, stretching, and subtle moves at the barre. [...]
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February 28th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
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This is your year to get healthy and fit, and FitSugar is here to help. We’ve created weekly challenges for our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway that will help you stay on track.
This week’s challenge: Write a blog post reviewing a fitness DVD in our Get Fit For 2011 community group. [...]
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February 23rd, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Bob Harper has been reshaping bodies for 11 seasons now on The Biggest Loser, and now he’s focusing his baby blues on you. His latest DVD, Ultimate Cardio Body ($15), subtitled “Extreme Weight Loss Workout,” makes me think of the show, but Bob seems kinder in this video even though the workout is relentless. [...]
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February 14th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
If you only have a short window of time to spare but want a solid workout, a DVD concentrated on strong and sculpted abs is a smart pick. You don’t need a lot of space, you won’t get terribly sweaty, and if you do it just right, ab work can be an incredibly effective workout. [...]
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February 10th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Waking up before the sun rises to pop in a fitness DVD takes a certain amount of willpower. But when you’re working out with a Jeanette Jenkins video you’ll feel buoyed by her energy. This morning I got my sweat on with her Blast the Belly Fat ($20) DVD. Jeanette’s super-positive energy is infectious, and her cuing is great. [...]
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January 17th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
When it comes to practicing yoga, I believe so much of it boils down to finding the right teacher. If you aren’t inspired by your instructor, the desire to keep going weakens. On the flip side, if you adore the guru in front of you, the yearning to continue only grows stronger. [...]
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