20 Best Workout Dvd Reviews (2022 Updated)

Great exercise DVD for seniors. Easy to follow. Angie has “oldies” following along with modifications if needed. Not high powered. No pressure. Can just do a combo set instead of a full workout. No getting down on the floor or difficult moves.

Mainly standing or seated exercises. Enough variety so you don’t get bored. Very helpful to maintain senior fitness.

After being a gym rat for many years, and took a hiatus to still work full time and take care of my mother, and then retiring, I got into a rut. Gaining weight, my arthritis was getting the best of me, I decided to make a change.

THIS dvd is excellent for people my age, who are looking to get fit again and not HURT. This is a fine balance of cardio and some strength training. It’s easy to follow, fun, and I sort of look forward to “my” time daily just to take care of myself.

Good workout and I feel so much better afterwards.

I am a senior & have been working out to this DVD since May 2014. It is fantastic & I have recommended it to my friends! I look forward to the workout because it lifts my mood & makes me feel energetic & stronger & also increases my stamina & endurance.

I started out doing the pre-mixed 20 minute sessions, but now I do the entire 60 minute workout 4-5 days a week. The DVD includes a 6 min warmup, four 6 min cardio sessions, a 25-min. strength & conditioning segment & 5 min.

cool down. You can mix & match the sessions yourself or use one of the three pre-mixed 20 minute sessions. The cardio part is like aerobic dancing, and the strength & conditioning segment works on each area of your body & includes weight training.

I have worked up to 5 lb wts. This workout is good for your heart, bones, muscles & brain. I don’t want to be without this workout so I just purchased a second DVD to have as a spare!.

This is An Excellent Workout for 50 and Over and For Anyone Recovering from Injuries (or exercising arthritic shoulders!). I truly enjoyed this workout. It was easy to keep up with, the instructor was pleasant and encouraging, and the moves were gentle.

Your knees, hips, back and shoulders will be protected and thoroughly exercised. Includes warm-up, cardio, toning, stretching, and cool-down. Throughout the entire workout Sue constantly reminds you to listen to your body and also explains what exercising and toning various muscles will do for each area of your body.

The content of this DVD is excellent. Easy yet stimulating aerobics and many muscles are gently stretched and strengthened throughout the DVD. The presenter, Sue Grant, should talk to the viewers as adults, not children.

This became annoying after a few workouts so I discontinued it.

Not what I expected. I already have the same tape by someone else. Very cheerful lady and she gets her point across. I’d say this would be good for someone that is very slow mover.

It is not as good as her Fat Blasting Yoga DVD, but it is okay once a month when anybody would like to take it easy in exercise. She is all over the place – not consistent at all. It seems like she put together random exercise moves in one DVD.

But overall Okay.

I had this DVD for a few years and for some reason it did not work right anymore. I really missed the routines so I purchased it again from Walmart. The DVD is fun and you can do one or all four routines depending on how much time you want to exercise.

I like Denise’s style and her encouraging dialogue. Some people don’t but like I said I do. Overall a fun exercise DVD.

I was not disappointed in this Denise Austin DVD. It’s hard enough to make me feel like I’ve worked out but doesn’t require too much jumping. I use it at least once a week now and look forward to it each time.

She changes moves enough so that I don’t get bored, yet doesn’t make the routines so tricky that I can’t do them. I would definitely recommend this.

It’s very nice. Especially since you don’t get down on the floor. I like the 3 different levels showing all at the same time. My daughter and I do it together. She does the hardest level while I do the easiest one.

The video is just okay. I just though it would be at a much slower pace. Also a little confusing to me.

couldnt be happier with the light challenge of this workout also extedded cardio 2 and 3 and stretching cooling down will recommend over and over Thankyou to sue and the girls

This workout is great unfortunately I simply cannot follow it. The instructor doesnt explain the moves or show them she just does them and through out I felt lost. Now I am fit and its not a case of not keeping up because physically I can, its just a case of the fact the teacher is so bad and doesnt actually instruct.

Shame as this would have been a great work out.

Long, well explained intro (I actually like that) and decently fast paced workout. The guys and gals are decently clothed so I don’t feel weird doing this in front of my kids (hello buns of steel with thongs and tights!).

I’m a beginner and i could do only about 15 minutes plus the ab section. There are categories you can select from and the menu layout is easy to navigate. She does some voice overs and the music has a 90’s vibe but not annoying like some.

I do use the same step she uses which is the wider green step more for classes. I use mine without risers and it is still an incredible workout even with my 15 minutes!.

I used to do step aerobics back in the 90’s and got away from it when I had my last child and went back to work. I’ve been walking and doing upper body strength training for the most part the last several years, but with cold weather fast approaching I decided to try and get back into step aerobics for the winter months.

I remembered how great it was for me and how much I enjoyed it. I had already gotten rid of my old Kathy Smith VCR tapes and the lone DVD that I had, but I found this one and surprisingly it was one of the same one that I used loved back in the 90’s! Just a different cover.

It’s easy to learn and you can just add on levels as your fitness increases. A great work out!.

This is my absolute favorite video! I don’t understand why so many people are complaining about this video. It works! You really do get your heart rate up, and I feel very relaxed afterwards. I love Denise Austin! She’s a very sweet person and she’s really motivating.

She really does care that you get in shape and she gives you good information. My legs are more toned than ever and the last part with the ball is really great for my waistline. I have Winsor Pilates, The original Susan harris Firm workout,taebo.

nothing compares to this video! I’m definitely buying more Denise pilates/yoga tapes and I tune into her morning show. Get this video, you won’t regret it!.

This is helping my 42 year old a$s with bad hips and back get a good core workout. Once you get the moves and flow down, she can be muted! Not that she is annoying, I just prefer my workout music to keep me in flow!!! It’s a great addition to my 5- 7mile walk!.

It is the first yoga/work out DVD that I owned. The first 45 mins are yoga workout without any accessories. The next 15 mins need balancing ball. It is a fast moving workout with sun salutation between warrior series, balancing tree pose variation and some twists.

She does not say the next moves all the time, so If I’m not looking at the TV or when Im on downward facing dog I can miss the next step. Also they turn quite a bit during the series, eg, one round of warrior series and turn 45 degrees to to do the next set and the orientation of the room, when they bend down to do the dancer pose Im not sure if they are bending straight down or slightly to the left/right.

I’m nit-picking, all in all it is a very good DVD and look forward to buying more yoga DVD from her.

Love the SIT AND BE FIT DVD. Very informative about taking care of the body to live a long and productive life. Easy to exercise by for seniors, not harsh on the joints, but to help the mobility of the body.

I would recommend this DVD TO ANYONE. THE PRICE IS RIGHT, AND THE BENEFITS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD.

I thought this was expensive for what you get. It was only one episode which is about 18 to 20 minutes if that long. It got boring to do that one over and over.

Sit and Be Fit is an Excellent DVD video to show seniors how to do simple exercises in their chair. It is not strenuous at all for seniors to perform.

When you cant make it to exercise class, this is a great way to keep up your maintenance program for those of us sedentary types. Will have you stretching in ways you never have. Dont be fooled by the age of the class participants.

You can do these exercises, but they wont kill you and will make you stronger. After learning the routine I put on a cd with music I like while doi g the exercises.

I usually do 45 minutes of low-impact aerobics 6X/week. I had foot surgery but I want to maintain flexibility and muscle strength while I recuperate. I ordered this DVD set and the Stronger Seniors Pilates DVD.

I cant do the aerobics segment for a few weeks but these DVDs will help me physically and psychologically during the recuperation period.

Good exercises in the chair. Quick results. Soothing music and instructor boice. while you do it too. There’s a group you can watch and see their struggles too.

We are senior who need to use this type of low impact video. It has been a good workout for both of us as it has 2 different CD’s to use and there are bonus segments in it too. It was in excellent condition, like new when it arrive also.

I bought this to use with my skilled nursing residents. For a DVD that is titled “Sit and Be Fit” there sure is a lot of standing. Most of my residents are wheelchair bound, so I can’t use about half of the material on the DVD.

If you or your residents are able to stand, it is a decent product. I’m just disappointed because I thought I was getting two DVDs entirely of chair exercises and that is not what I received.

This is a workout for anyone. If you have a disability or are just not up to a hard workout on your feet it is perfect. Mary Ann Wilson makes it fun and uses some good music which makes it more enjoyable.

I did work up a sweat so don’t think you will just be sitting still. I hope to use this to work my way up to a regular exercise routine.

This is a good workout for someone who is already quite fit; it is NOT for beginners. I am a regular exerciser, and this workout challenged me without overwhelming me. It will take me some time and practice with this video in order to master some of the footwork and dance-type cardio moves that they do during the cardio intervals.

However, the fact that these moves are a bit complicated/involved is not a deterrent to me. This is a good blend of cardio and strength, and it definitely will give you a good workout. I used 5- and 8-pound weights throughout, depending on the exercise.

I look forward to doing it more and mastering it. Good luck!.

(Hope this review helps, I tried to list all the things I wanted to know about this workout but couldn’t find before I purchased it) So here’s my review. I’ve been doing taebo for quite some time and was looking for something to switch me up a bit.

I hadn’t worked out since June. Any workout routine gets old if done too long, and that turns into a “I don’t feel up to working out”, if your routine gets boring. So I decided to start with some of the firm products to try something new.

This is the 3rd one I purchased within a 2 week time frame. I LOVE them, and this one is my fav!!!! I was sore within a few hours of doing this work out, and I actually stretched pretty good afterwards (realized later I need to stretch a bit more with this workout).

My legs were sooo sore because of all the LUNGES, OMG THEY WERE KILLER, they’re pretty much in each toning routine too so be aware! The entire routine is really hard, but in a good way, and it’s a full hour long which I loved.

I could not get through the entire workout the first time, it actually took about 3 times before I was able to do the entire routine non stop with no rest in between. I love the way she goes from cardio, to toning, back to cardio, back to toning, back to cardio etc.

Basically interval training, which is the way I’ve always heard was the best way to do cardio to lose pounds, and toning to add muscle. I also like that she had someone doing the “beginners workout”, i.

e. not going down as low, not using weights, not jumping as high etc. Speaking of weights, you need em, as they use them. I used regular 5lbs weights each, but you can go down or up depending on what you want to do, she does not specify how many lbs are needed.

The weights are only used for the toning sections, not the cardio. The only reason I didn’t give this FIVE STARS was because she doesn’t do a good job of lead teaching, she just kinda moves into each movement really quickly and for beginners, or anyone not familer with the Firm already, it can be very difficult to follow.

You have to definatly have good coordination, as she moves from move to move not only fast, but they’re lots of steps in each combo, and she switches them op quite a bit. STILL THOUGH, this is a great workout and my heart moniter had me at 550 cals burned once I got through the entire workout.

Great workout but extremely intense for those who aren’t used to exercising. The calls are also really fast and do not give much warning and expects you to know all exercise moves already. It is hard to keep up the first time and you WILL feel confused.

The workout is great however and I felt like I did a good job after it was all over. I also think my fanny “lifted” (quoting from the FIRM’s Fanny Lifter) a bit and was more toned after just the first workout.

Expect troubles the first time. You have to get used to it. Pros:Intense workout that makes you feel great afterwards!! Cons:Fast moving, not enough warning into transitions, pretty intense and wouldn’t recommend for beginners like the box says so, beginner “variations” are not that much easier than the regular workout.

I stated out with the basic Simply Fit video that came with the board. It was a very good effective workout. My friend lost 40 pounds in 3 months. I gained muscle mass and became nicely toned. Felt GREAT! We were doing the entire 60 minute w/o.

Then we decided we needed a challenge and went with this SF Board 21 Day workout video. The nutrition part is more common sense, but well explained, and that wasn’t our focus. But the 30 minute workout-incredible!! Fast, with rests in between.

Rosalie is a terrific and fun motivater. My Fitbit registers 5,000 steps and heart rate goes up to 130 or more. My friend and I have fun, laugh, sweat and are feeling great and energized after the routine.

Also includes before and afters of the challenge team. Inspiring. :-).

This is definitely a low impact workout. I soon learned the DVD that comes with The Simply Fit Board is all I needed. This DVD did help me establish balance the first couple of weeks I had my board so for that it was helpful, but I haven’t used it since then and I could have made it just fine with only the DVD that is included with the board.

I did loan it out to another fit board owner and they VERY soon after returned it. Bed bath and beyond did include an easy return method but I did chose to keep the product. Bed Bath and Beyond is a GREAT place to order these products from!! Amazing return policy!!!.

Exercise and low cholesterol meal plan is key to weight loss. Thanks to exercising and physician recommended low cholesterol meal plan, Im reducing my high LDL cholesterol, BMI, weight and making healthier lifestyle choices.

It showed me some exercises I had not thought of before to do in the pool. But I couldn’t help but feel that some of them may not be what I was looking for. I am trying to lose weight and inches. and when one of the world leaders and ‘expert’ instructors looks like they could use a lot of tummy toning, then I don’t get a great impression about their exercises.

I was also looking for a sample workout, or guide to an exercise program. This video just goes through a bunch of individual exercises, but no workout program at all. I thought it was a little over priced because of these things.

Would be a great buy at half the price.

Although I was looking for more of a ‘class’ this DVD was very informative. it showcases and teaches varied exercises but does not give you an hour or so workout. It is good to help me customize my own workout.

The water exercises it shows are great and the instruction was clear and easy to follow.

Having never done water aerobics, I didn’t even know how to start. This DVD gives comprehensive examples that are easy to follow. I started with just deep water jogging and then added other variations from the video as I got comfortable.

The DVD is long, since it covers each topic in depth, so I’ve watched it in segments multiple times. It’s a must have for any beginning water aerobics participant.

I’m sure not alot of people know about this, but, I recently discovered this ” dirty dancing” workout dvd, where you workout and dance all at the same time. If you where a kid in the 80’s, ( strange because I don’t feel that old) then you will enjoy this!.

Unfortunately this was not a hit for me. I found the steps to be easy which is a plus but the music fell flat for me. I need music to keep me going and I found out quickly I need more high energy music to get me going and keep me interested.

Very great, lost a few pounds after doing for 2 weeks made me sweat! Very enjoyable if you are a dancer like me 🙂 10/10 would recommend for loosing them extra lockdown pounds in a very quick time and in a fun way :).

I still have the original video of this workout but my tape player does not work. This DVD has the original workout, but the audio is not the songs on the original. It has background music instead. This is probably because of music licensing.

The original songs were part of the enjoyment for me years ago. There is also added audio of Jane during the workout. You can still do the old exercise routine but I miss the original music.

I thought I was getting a workout video that’s easy and low impact to use on those days I need a break. Boy was I wrong! It really kicked my butt! There are two levels. Beginner and advanced. Even the beginner workout really gave a a good work out!.

I used to do this workout when I was young and fit and size 8/10. It’s still the best workout ever. Even though now I’m in my fifties and a size 12/14. Jane Fonda has always taken good care of herself and it shows.

She is so positive and gives out positive vibes. She is my role model. I want to be fit and slim like her.

After working out to Total Body Sculpt on Fit TV I saw good results. In a short time I had noticeable stronger muscles–got me hooked. I like how there is a good warm-up followed by lower body, then upper body, abs, and cool down/stretching in each 20-25 min session.

Owning the DVD makes it so I can continue my workouts without paying for cable tv.

First class workout. The targeted areas get me and my friends to “hurt City” on a regular basis. But what can you say about training fifty year old bodies? If you want a good workout this one is for you.

So glad I bought 3 more of these. Never disappointed with Gilad workouts

This video is interactive so you can choose between low, medium, and high impact routines between lower, upper, abs, and cardio. It’s my favorite feature on any dvd because it makes it one video that you can grow with and you won’t get bored for a while.

The low impact cardio isn’t really “low” impact, kind of disappointing. But the rest of the video is totally worth it! I’m not big on cardio anyway, so if you enjoy Denise’s videos, this one gives good guidance and has awesome routines, which are different than her usual routines – you won’t get bored.

There is also a stretch routine. Everything is 10 minutes each and you can customize the length of your workout! This one is easily one of my favorite videos!.

I bought this DVD over 10 years ago but it is still a great work out to this day. I love that it has several different 10 minute workouts at different levels so you can choose which ones you want to put together to combine for a full workout.

I highly recommend!.

I love and try to buy all of Denise Austin tapes, It’s medium stress on bones which is needed for my fx rt hip due to arthritis .It’s the best therapy and doesn’t leave my hip ace.

Love this workout! It’s a bit more challenging than some of Gilad’s other beach workouts. The weights add alot to the routine and you really feel it after! This would be best for someone who’s already in moderately good shape.

The beach background just makes it so much more enjoyable!.

As far as the video, I loved it, but it would just freeze up therefore ending my workout. I watched Gilad for years every afternoon on Fit TV so I was very disappointed when it was taken off and was so hoping that this video would prove to get me back in my old habits of working out each night but couldn’t workout when it froze up on me.

I considered ordering another one but was afraid that it would also be defective.

Glad to get more workouts with Gilad, my fav. Videos seemed to be “spliced”, and doesn’t finish each excercise he starts, but still worth the money. Great condition, arrived promptly.

I’ve been doing the DVD since the week after it came out I love it! I feel my clothing getting looser and it even motivates me to eat better because I just worked so hard. For the above comments I think she should exchange her copy because mine has NO sound issues at all.

Also I started as a real beginner and I had no problem following the moves they are pretty simple. I think it would have distracted me if they would explain too much. Women’s voices?? What’s wrong with THAT? it’s a WOMEN’s DVD LOL.

Anyway I love it highly recommend and so do all my friends =}.

I absolutely love this dvd! It’s a must for anyone who wants to be healthy, and it’s much more fun than running on your treadmill! I workout almost every day at least one workout and it helps me be in a great mood.

It also helped me lose weight.

amazing! much cheaper than going to exercise classes! and fun enjoyable no pressure and do it in you own free time!

Although I myself have not tried her DVDs yet, my daughter has been faithfully using the program. She has done cardio kickboxing daily. It is very hard at first, so expect that you may not last more than a few minutes.

My daughter’s results in 4 days were unbelievably awesome! Her inches dropped and she appears to have lost weight, even though she weighs the same. So toning does make a difference in your appearance.

Also, her muscles firmed up quite a bit in that short amount of time. Used faithfully, this DVD set will work wonders on your body. It is just like being on the tv show “Biggest Loser”. You will get the same results she gave those contestants.

You think ’30-Day Shred’ is tough? Well then, give THIS workout a try! IT IS ROUGH! To say that it’s FAST-PACED would be an understatement! Jillian is calm now compared to when she put out THIS workout (2005)! Think Jillian – highly caffeinated – now try to keep up! Wow! I just got it last Friday, so I’ve watched all the workouts, but have only done ‘Cardio Kickbox’ so far.

OMG! I did it yesterday and my shoulders are ON FIRE today! Thanks, Jillian! You are THE woman!.

Jillian Michaels is my workout hero! last summer i was in the best shape i have ever been in because i used her book “Making the cut” and it kicked my butt and i loved it. this summer im using these DVD’s and so far it’s amazing.

right when i start to think about taking a quick breather she starts yelling at us to keep it going, dont stop now! and its at the right time. im feeling better already, more energy and starting to see some results, i love it! i would recommend these DVD’s and ANY other Jillian Michaels workout anything to ANYBODY! it’s a great buy!.

I live in Florida 6 months of the year and go to aquatic exercise classes 3 times a week and walk for 1-2 hours in the pool every day. I was looking for a variety of exercises to work different parts of my body to help me lose more weight and tone my body.

This DVD has some great exercises, giving me everything I was looking for. I would recommend it to everyone.

This video really got me in the mood to aquacise. There were so many different exercises given I didn’t know where to begin. There are so many helpful hints as to what works in which end of the pool that my husband started using the video as well.

It also allowed me to see what equipment is best used and how it is used.