In need of aerobics and cardio routines/videos

October 4, 2016 12:29 PM

I need to shake up my exercise routine with some new videos & am looking for suggestions. Details inside.

Yes, please:

Instructor/s and/or class environment
electronic music
constantly standing & moving

No, thanks:

Fitness Blender type demonstrations (too boring)
little dumbbells
cardio interrupted by lots of yoga/pilates/stretches
laying down
too dancey, like Zumba
no step aerobics, just regular!

As you can see I have very specific tastes! Here are some examples of routines I like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUrrN6cEBRQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTTCssuyX20


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmR4eXegvKs

Youtube or DVD suggestions are welcome!

posted by atinna to Health & Fitness (5 answers total)

How about this Jillian Michaels' "Banish Fat - Boost Metabolism" video? Combines kickboxing with some HITT, core, and regular cardio.
posted by too bad you're not me at 1:24 PM on October 4, 2016

I would suggest checking out BeachBody's website, find what grabs you, then buy it on eBay. Chalene Johnson's Turbo series may be just what you're looking for. She has a bubble personality but not annoying.

Have you seen any of Sean T's videos? Insanity will get you healthier and toned in NO TIME FLAT.

Collage Video has tons of videos, easy to sort and find, with a lot of genuine reviews. You can probably find a lot of their offerings on YouTube for free but it's a good place to research.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 2:29 PM on October 4, 2016 [1 favorite]

Came to say Insanity by Shaun T and yet i find i have been beat to it. Lady is like greased lightning! Do it though! you'll be sore but the program is amazeballs.
posted by speakeasy at 9:59 PM on October 4, 2016

Probably the greatest part about the Insanity series is even though it's tough, the camera always goes to at least one participant lying on the floor, unable to do the move. Even his TEST PEOPLE can't do the whole video, which I find encouraging.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 2:12 AM on October 5, 2016 [1 favorite]

Yes! And occasionally he bellows "Power!!!!" which somehow is really motivating and you dig. deeper.
posted by speakeasy at 2:04 PM on October 5, 2016 [1 favorite]