Workout DVD Reviews

Before I start posting again about couponing, I thought I would take a break and move onto some workout DVDs I've tried. Not that workout DVDs aren't frugal - I paid ~$20 for both of the above, which happens to be much cheaper than the $30/month gym down the street! I put my gym membership on hold for a few months. It's just far too cold outside to drive there in the mornings on top of the fact it's super crowded right now with all of the new years resolution members. Maybe in the spring when I get bored of DVDs and all the resolution people drop out from the gym I'll go back :-)

First up - Weight Watchers Punch

This is my first and only WW workout purchase so far. When I bought it I was a little worried it would be too easy and do nothing for my weight loss. This was definitely not the case! Even the beginner workout is plenty challenging (especially the squats part) but not so overwhelming you never want to do it again. I'm actually a big fan of kickboxing workouts - back when I had a healthy BMI and went to the rec center daily, I took cardio kickboxing and loved it. That might make me a little biased reviewing this DVD, but I really, really like this one. I think it's suitable for almost every fitness level - I highly recommend it!

Next - Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

The first thing I would like to say is they should rename this DVD from "30 day shred" to "instant death." This DVD has gotten great reviews on the internet, so when I saw it on sale I thought why not give it a try. If you are a fan of Biggest Loser and are considering getting on the show, you should try this first to get an idea of what you're in for. I have decided that although I enjoy watching the show, there is no way I would make it out of that place alive. Jillian's idea of a "beginner" workout is far more difficult than the WW Punch "advanced" level workout. I couldn't handle it. If you can run marathons, go out and buy this, but for everyone else be warned it is very intense. Now when I watch the show I feel so sorry for the contestants... but I'm also glad it's not me!!

Needless to say, I've been sticking to Punch and haven't visited Jillian again. She is just too much for me. A workout that exhausting makes me never want to exercise again, which is not good. I like the WW approach to exercise much better: find some type of exercise you enjoy (or at least don't mind doing) because that will keep you moving on a regular basis.