Desert Island Dozen
Two Lefts Can Make a Right I’ve been writing this Two Left Feet blog for a year now – 52 different DVDs reviewed for uncoordinated exercisers like me. Now I feel like it’s time to […]
Strength
Total Workout in Ten!
Yeah? Staying mindful of this busy holiday season, this week we’re reviewing Total Workout in Ten! from Women’s Health magazine. Even when we’re super busy, we can find ten minutes to work out, yeah? Instructor […]
BLT on a Ball
Where’s the Bacon? I have long maintained that bacon makes everything better, but unfortunately, bacon is not a component of this week’s selection, BLT on a Ball. The BLT in this case stands for Butt, […]
Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom
Not In My Wardrobe The worst part of this week’s selection is the title: Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom. The intent is to name each workout segment after the article of clothing […]
Yogalosophy
Compare and Contrast This week we take a look at another workout that seeks to combine two disciplines in one workout. In Yogalosophy, instructor Mandy Ingber pairs yoga poses with similar toning exercises. Unlike last […]
Tai Chi Balanced Workout
Irreconcilable Differences This week’s workout DVD, Tai Chi Balanced Workout, aims to please fans of both tai chi and kickboxing with a fusion workout featuring both disciplines. Bringing the two types of martial arts together […]
Pick Your Spot Pilates
Beginner Betsey I’m sure by now everyone’s aware of my feelings about Pilates. What could possibly make despicable Pilates more appealing and accessible for me? The answer turns out to be all in the name. […]
30 Day Shred
It’s Not a Popularity Contest After last week’s IntenSati workout review, this week we’ll work out with plain old Intensity. What better way to do that than with “TV’s toughest trainer” Jillian Michaels, and her […]
Intensati: Intention & Power
The Power of the Positive I’m a big fan of Patricia Moreno, and I’d already read her Intensati Method book. Like all book-based workouts, this one is somewhat tough to follow because you’re always looking […]
One Minute Workout
Variety is the spice of life! I’ve been reading a book about choosing exercise activities that are appropriate for your personality (it’s called “The 8 Colors of Fitness”, for those that are interested.). A lot […]