Exercise Kids Dvd

The secret to permanent fitness success depends heavily on your choice of exercise dvds. With thousands and thousands of them to choose from, how do you know which dvd is the best one for you?

The choices are endless and the variety of exercise dvds that are currently available can be somewhat overwhelming when trying to figure which program will give you the best results. There is a simple and logical process you can go through to help narrow down your choices and help you hand pick the exact exercise dvds that are most appropriate for your specific needs and goals.

To start, you must assess your exercise preferences. Do you want to join a health club? Would you rather workout in the privacy of your own home? Are you interested in using minimal equipment, if possible? Do you want to exercise with weights or would you prefer an exercise dvd that doesn't require weight training? Do you prefer to workout with music? Or would you rather be able to choose your own music? Do you want to watch one fitness professional on screen or do you want to see a group of people doing the exercise program?

Next, you should assess your starting point. Are you a 24 year old beginner? Are you a 39 year old exercise veteran looking for some variety? Are you a sixty-five year old 'starting all over again'? Are you extremely out of shape and overweight or do you just need to tone and firm up a bit in some of your trouble spots?

The most effective exercise dvds are structured to incorporate principles of gradual progression and ability specific exercise programming for all levels of fitness. These types of exercise dvds can take a beginner through various levels over time and can also provide plenty of intensity for someone who has been working out regularly but is looking for something to deliver better results - both short and long term.

Third, you should research the exercise professional behind the dvd or dvds you are interested in. While a lot of the big names occupy shelf space in Walmart, Target and similar stores, there are a good number of grass-roots exercise pros who are creating and marketing their own brands of unique, safe, efficient and extremely effective exercise dvds as an alternative to the mass marketed brands .

One secret way to do this is to find a fitness professional who interests you. Then run a search of their name on Google or Yahoo. See what kind of results you get and see what else you can find out about their exercise dvds and their background.

Fourth, make sure the exercise dvds you purchase come with at least a six month, or longer, return policy. A thirty day guarantee is worthless and most people don't really get into an exercise dvd until the first six to eight weeks from date of purchase. You want enough time to use the dvds and see if you are starting to feel the changes you are seeking. If the exercise dvds you have chosen are good ones, then you will see results much sooner and you will not want to return them anyway which is ultimately what you are after.

Fifth, (this one you may have to do after you have purchased your exercise dvds - and another reason you should look for a longer return/refund peiod) - if in doubt, take your dvds to your doctor and ask if they are appropriate for you, especially if you have specific injuries or conditions that may be affected by exercise. Even if you think a program is right for you - you should still get medical clearance to exercise if you've been sedentary, if you are uncertain about your medical status or if you are unsure of your readiness for exercise.

Joey Atlas, M.S. - Exercise Physiology, is the creator of six Internationally distributed Fitness DVDs for women and men.

Also, be sure to learn about the secrets of Body Sculpting.

Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise explains how to make exercise fun for kids and how being physically active can help enhance the level of self-esteem in youth. The DVD examines the role that exercise can play in the fight against childhood obesity and details how clubs can successfully implement interesting and profitable youth programs into their facilities’ offerings. Among the topics covered: unconventional thinking, youth market, three pillars of success, believing in kids, B.R.A.V.E. goals, taking consistent action, visualize-versatile-validate, and evaluate your results. Produced in cooperation with the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).

Kids in Exercise Class with Instructor $24.99 Matthew Borkoski Kids in Exercise Class with Instructor - Photographic Print

FitBALL DVDFBKIDS FitBALL Kids DVD $27.05 FitBALL Kids (DVD) This fun packed program designed by FitBALL Master Trainer Taralyn Jensen gets kids up from the couch and moving Included are three miniworkouts created exclusively for kids 714 years old who want to learn a cool way to be active using the FitBALL exercise ball. 60 minutes.

Water Exercise Progressions (DVD) $62.64 Water Exercise Progressions presents a comprehensive overview of water exercise progressions for developing the musculature of both the upper and the lower body. Featuring two separate video programs—Upper Body Water Exercise Progressions and Lower Body Water Exercise Progressions, the DVD explains and demonstrates a variety of exercises that can be performed in shallow and deep water. The DVD also reviews how to apply sound biomechanical principles to a water-exercise class format. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Kids' Fitness Workout (DVD) $44.73 Kids’ Fitness Workout provides a detailed review of a workout that involves functional fundamental fitness training for kids. Among the fitness-related program aspects that this workout focuses on are strength, power, agility, reaction time, acceleration, and deceleration. Featuring a training program for children of all ages and fitness levels— athletes and non-athletes alike, the DVD explains and shows a creative and unique way to develop fitness in kids. Among the topics covered: safety considerations, dynamic warm-up, dynamic stretches, medicine ball warm-up, three-station exercise circuit, fitness exercises, and fitness games. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) $44.73 Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health/fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how to avoid the risks of exercise how to avoid hypoglycemia, and exercise prescription for diabetics. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stronger Seniors: Core Fitness Chair Exercise (DVD) $28.67 STRONGER SENIORS-CORE FITNESS CHAIR EXERCISE(DVD)

The Risks of Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for “healthy� adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise. Among the topics covered: bad outcomes during exercise, the value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans, “athlete’s heart�, historical risk of exercise-related complications, sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction, and risk of complications in cardiac rehab. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Functional Exercise Training (DVD) $67.12 Functional Exercise Training explains and demonstrates exercise progressions for increasing the level of muscular strength and endurance for the primary muscles of the lower body, upper body, and torso. A progressive, functional exercise continuum for each of these key muscles is reviewed in detail. Features three separate video programs on one DVD: Lower- Body Functional Training; Upper-Body Functional Training; and Functional Abdominal and Lower Back Training. The progressive functional continuum presented in the DVD is applicable for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and program directors. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Monitoring Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 Monitoring Exercise Training presents a detailed overview of how individuals can determine whether their exercise program is working. The DVD reviews approaches to monitoring training that are designed to help individuals know whether their exercise program is achieving the desired results and whether they need to make adjustments in their training regimen based on the results of their evaluation. Among the topics covered: approaches to monitoring training, anaerobic threshold, How do athletes actually train?, evaluating training, and summary. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Through Menopause (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Through Menopause reviews the role that exercise can play in dealing with the symptoms and increased health risks associated with traversing menopause. The DVD discusses what type of training should be included in an exercise prescription to help empower women in their midlife to take charge of their health and their bodies. Among the topics covered: physiologic changes and health effects associated with menopause, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, weight management, and pelvic floor issues related to menopause, exercise prescription guidelines for midlife women, and how to correctly perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Wai Lana's Little Yogis™ Fun Exercise Kit $39.3 A bundle of playful exercise to set kids on the path to health and happiness!Kit includes:Little Yogis Volume 1 DVDLittle Yogis Volume 2 DVDFun Exercise Book Little Yogis DVD, Vols. 1 & 2 Kids and parents love the award-winning Little Yogis DVDs. Wai Lana makes yoga a treat with two fun-filled workouts, which include:All kinds of fun exercises for strong bodies and sound mindsColorful cartoons, catchy songs, and cute animalsFun learning gamesCustomized workoutsBanda Sonora en Español Run time: Approx. 30 minutes each Recommended for ages 3 to 8 Fun Exercise BookFUN EXERCISE does far more than simply help kids remember their yoga poses. Colorful, imaginative, and richly detailed, this enchanting book entertains your kids with hilarious animals, fun games, silly jokes, and beautiful illustrations.

Dumbbell Exercise Training (DVD) $62.64 Dumbbell Exercise Training presents a comprehensive overview of how to perform upper-body and lower-body strength training exercises using dumbbells. Featuring two separate video programs—Dumbbell Exercise Techniques and Total Body Exercises with Dumbbells, the DVD offers information and instructional advice on techniques, errors, spotting, and progressions for performing dumbbell exercises. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise (DVD) $44.73 While the frequency and duration of exercise are the same for all persons, exercise intensity is more complex because it can be expressed in absolute terms (METs, Kcal/min) and in relative terms (%VO2 max, % 1RM). Disagreement exists whether exercise intensity should be expressed relative to a maximal value (%VO2 max, %HRmax) or to a submaximal value (% above or below the lactate or ventilatory threshold). The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise discusses the importance of exercise intensity for various health states, as well as its importance for prescribing exercise. Among the topics covered: definition and discussion of absolute and relative intensity of exercise, importance of exercise intensity for total mortality, coronary heart disease, serum lipids, stroke, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, problems associated with high-intensity exercise, effect of exercise intensity and fitness on a) exercise duration and b) responses to exercise, and need for more detailed information in order to give more individualized exercise prescriptions. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stronger Seniors: Yoga Chair Exercise for Fitness (DVD) $28.79 STRONGER SENIORS-YOGA CHAIR EXERCISE FOR FITNESS FOR FITNESS (DVD)

The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription (DVD) $44.73 The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription offers a detailed overview of exercise prescription as it relates to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In a practical, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates objective and subjective ways to determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual’s overall fitness level, how to determine the “best� form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensity—objectively & subjectively, and how to apply the “art� of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise Prescription When There's No Exercise Test: The Talk Test (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Prescription When There’s No Exercise Test: The Talk Test details a unique way of prescribing exercise that can be useful when an exercise test is not available. The DVD reviews the steps involved in employing the talk test to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: exercise training, exercise prescription, training intensity, historical background—studies, and talk test for exercise RX. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions (DVD) $44.73 Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions explores the differences between exercise progressions for training on land and training in water. The DVD also details how to create an effective exercise progression on either land or water. In addition, the DVD discusses how exercise progressions should be incorporated into the overall training regimen. Among the topics covered: 1978 ACSM guidelines, 1990 ACSM guidelines, 1994 healthy people update, 1998 ACSM guidelines, new science vs. old science, how does a muscle work, muscle group actions and progressions, gluteus medius, rhomboids, and triceps. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Classical Pilates - Kids & Young Adults (DVD) $33.81 Good exercise and fitness habits begin in childhood. This instructional DVD provides two safe and effective Classical Pilates workout programs: one for children ages 5-12 and another for young adults ages 13-17.

Little Yogis Fun Exercise Kit from Wai Lana Productions $39.3 Kit Includes:Little Yogis Volume 1 DVDLittle Yogis Volume 2 DVDFun Exercise BookLittle Yogis DVD, Vols. 1 & 2Kids and parents love the award-winning Little Yogis DVDs. Wai Lana makes yoga a treat with two fun-filled workouts, which include:All kinds of fun exercises for strong bodies and sound mindsColorful cartoons, catchy songs, and cute animalsFun learning gamesCustomized workoutsSpanish soundtrackApproximate running time of 30 minutes eachFun Exercise BookFun Exercise does far more than simply help kids remember their yoga poses. Colorful, imaginative, and richly detailed, this enchanting book entertains your kids with hilarious animals, fun games, silly jokes, and beautiful illustrations.

65 ENERGY BLASTS FOR KIDS FITNESS (DVD) $26.64 Genre: Exercise/Fitness Rating: NR Release Date: 13MAY2008

Upper-Body Exercise Techniques (DVD) $44.73 Upper-Body Exercise Techniques offers an easy-to-understand explanation of how to perform exercises for the upper body. The DVD primarily focuses on multi-joint, free-weight exercises. Instructional tips and guidelines on exercise technique, errors, spotting, and progressions for exercises like pull-ups and dips are also included. Among the topics covered: exercise considerations, benefits of upper-body exercise, warm-up, bench press, incline press, decline press, dips, military press, behind-the-neck press, upright rows, pull-ups, pull-downs, bentover barbell rows, barbell curls, and triceps extensions.

Exercise and Aging (DVD) $44.73 Aging is a reality. While everyone ages somewhat differently, the key issue that individuals must consider is not whether they can extend the length of their life, but how they can improve the quality of their life. In other words, how are they going to live until they die? In Exercise and Aging, one of the most renowned exercise physiologists in the field provides his insights, thoughts, and suggestions for health/fitness professionals who work with older people. Among the topics covered: aging and life expectancy trends in the United States, physiological parameters that decrease with age, overview of a long-term UNLV epidemiological study of the effect of daily activity on coronary risk factors and the aging process, the health benefits of physical activity for older adults, and factors that should be considered when working with older adults. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Muscle imbalances need to be addressed asymmetrically in order to create balance and symmetry. Everything, from the way individuals stand, lift, and carry, affects this asymmetry. The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise teaches assessment of hypermobility and rigidity, and how to correct problems involving asymmetry, from scoliosis to sports-related imbalances. Among the topics covered: warm-up, first movement, second movement, third movement, fourth movement, fifth movement, sixth movement, seventh movement, and cool-down. Produced in cooperation with Inner IDEA.

The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training (DVD) $44.73 Genetic factors influence how people are at the present time and how they respond to external stimuli or changes in their environment (for example, exercise training). The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training provides a basic introduction to the field of genetics and how it applies to exercise and training. It summarizes some of the findings of a large-scale study (The HERITAGE Family Study) on the effects of genetic factors and exercise training on fitness and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The DVD also discusses the practical application of these findings to health and fitness. Among the topics covered: basic introduction to genetics, examples of variables (e.g., body weight, muscle fiber composition) where the effects of genetic factors are known, variability in response to training, lack of difference in training responses between a) men and women, b) blacks and whites, and c) young, middle-aged and older subjects. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market (DVD) $44.73 Despite the fact that a substantial amount of documented information concerning the benefits of exercise exists, less than twenty percent of Americans engage in exercise on a regular basis. Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market offers a field- tested model for getting physically inactive individuals to participate in exercise. In addition, the DVD details the key factors that have to be addressed if such lifestyle changes are to occur. Among the topics covered: external barriers to exercise, traditional approaches to exercise behavior change, support for the one-to-one approach, program design components, program design success factors, the traditional exercise experience vs. the one-to-one exercise experience, program design options, benefits of computerized equipment, and program-development plan.

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Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs (DVD) $44.73 Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs presents a detailed overview of the factors that affect exercise compliance. The DVD also reviews a series of practical strategies for increasing the level of participant compliance. Among the topics covered: predictors of compliance—socioeconomic, physical/biological, psychological, and characteristics of the exercise program, strategies to improve compliance—coordination of time of day the exercise program is offered, reinforcement during or shortly after the participant’s behavior by the instructor, stimulus control whereby participants are encouraged to make use of cues, cognitive strategies, and behavioral contracting. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Program Design for the “New� Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

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