Best strength training DVD's

Librarygirl · 12-06-2012, 05:21 PM

For beginners, but not too kitchy, if you know what I mean. I haven't worked out in years, so I will be a beginner again, but I do know the basics. I would like something with decent music, a good instructor, etc. Can anyone suggest one/some? I hope to be able to purchase at Walmart.

TortoiseGeek · 12-07-2012, 03:37 PM

When you say "strength training", do you mean heavy weights? Or do you also like body weight exercises?

TortoiseGeek · 12-07-2012, 03:43 PM

Have you also looked at The Biggest Loser DVDs?

Librarygirl · 12-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Thanks, and no not heavy weights. I am a beginner. I am able to find beginner DVD's. What I was interested in is someone else's experience. I hate to spend money on something that, when I bring it home, I hate, lol. I haven't looked at the Biggest Loser DVD's except online. Again, never know till you buy and try, I guess.

Kerry · 12-08-2012, 07:30 AM

Chalean Extreme!

lisabinil · 12-09-2012, 11:53 AM

I second Chalean Extreme.

Librarygirl · 12-09-2012, 02:50 PM

Thank you! I will look for it!

jhbyrd · 12-10-2012, 05:43 PM

The firm!!!

Librarygirl · 12-11-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

I second Chalean Extreme.

Looked for these and they are very expensive. Lots of DVD's but still, I didn't intend to spend 150.00+ for a video. I can't do that at this beginning stage anyway. Maybe later on.

I like The Firm. I had forgotten about those!

Kerry · 12-12-2012, 03:17 AM

I got my chalean extreme set on eBay for 40$

Chalagurl · 12-12-2012, 01:18 PM

Jillian Michaels DVDs kick your butt and are a mix or cardio, strength training with weights, and some that use your own body weight. They are intense but work great! They are usually about $10 at Walmart. I've lost quite a bit of weight with them in the past, so I highly recommend!

Librarygirl · 12-12-2012, 01:50 PM

I have hand weights and I don't want to buy additional equipment or bands...I'll look at Jillian Michael's too.

h82bl8 · 12-13-2012, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalagurl

Jillian Michaels DVDs kick your butt and are a mix or cardio, strength training with weights, and some that use your own body weight. They are intense but work great! They are usually about $10 at Walmart. I've lost quite a bit of weight with them in the past, so I highly recommend!

ITA!!

Havefaith9 · 01-01-2013, 07:01 PM

I like Jillian's too. Just about gave up when I first did it, but she won't let you slide. lol

Kateee · 01-02-2013, 05:18 AM

I like Joyce Vedral for strength training

google joycevedral.

no jumping up and down
she uses a steady pace
she uses 3#~8#~10# hand weights, and then you move up to higher weights in time

sign up for her emails~~~she has specials on her dvds
she will also personally answer your emails if you have a question for her.

A very nice lady

Librarygirl · 01-02-2013, 05:53 AM

I will google that right away. Thanks!

dansamy · 01-02-2013, 06:27 AM

You need a step box, but Body Sculpt with Jen Carmen from the Firm is really good.

lisabinil · 01-02-2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Looked for these and they are very expensive. Lots of DVD's but still, I didn't intend to spend 150.00+ for a video. I can't do that at this beginning stage anyway. Maybe later on.

I like The Firm. I had forgotten about those!

You can do this-she is teaching beginning weight lifting. She stresses good form also.

spoiltmomof2 · 01-03-2013, 11:51 AM

I'm for Chalean also! I've done The Firm in the past but Chalean is much better to me. It's much easier on my joints.

DebbyL · 01-13-2013, 09:12 PM

Hi!
Question about strength training.
I have a bow-flex type machine. It came without a dvd, just cards to show the form, no advice on reps.
My question is... to slim & firm do you do more reps with less weight? Or more weight with less reps?
Thanks so much for any help.

Kerry · 01-14-2013, 03:35 AM

it is very hard as a woman to bulk. I would just go heavy enoughthat when you get to 10 to 12 reps you fail. and focus on form and going slow.... I would look on YouTube, I bet there is hundred if not thousands of videos...

DebbyL · 01-14-2013, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerry

it is very hard as a woman to bulk. I would just go heavy enoughthat when you get to 10 to 12 reps you fail. and focus on form and going slow.... I would look on YouTube, I bet there is hundred if not thousands of videos...

Thanks Kerry!
That's interesting. I have not been going slow. So I guess watching a YouTube video would really help.

Bulldogmadre · 01-15-2013, 12:08 PM

From reading a lot about building muscle, the best method is slow reps keeping good form and control from begining of rep to end. If you go too fast you are using gravity and momentum to move the weight and not so much of your muscle. As it was said, 10 -12 reps should get you to failure. If not your weights are too light.

DixieMoon · 01-15-2013, 02:25 PM

LibraryGirl,

I'm just starting with 8 lb dumbells for shoulders and arms. I've just been using some You Tube videos to start out. There are some good ones to work out with.

Siltz · 01-19-2013, 05:37 AM

Have you considered kettlebells? There are a lot of inexpensive ones out there. You can find videos at drangondoor.

atcgirl42 · 01-22-2013, 09:47 AM

Does your library have workouts you can try?

sarahjw · 02-06-2013, 01:24 PM

I followed the advice above and got Chalean Extreme and I'm definitely not regretting it. I'm 5 days in and feeling great! I do shout at the tv a bit while i'm doing it but she is really motivational.

Strawberry · 02-17-2013, 11:07 PM

I discovered that you can get several full 30 min Jillian Michaels workouts on YouTube for free.

12-06-2012, 05:21 PM	#1
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,808 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Best strength training DVD's For beginners, but not too kitchy, if you know what I mean. I haven't worked out in years, so I will be a beginner again, but I do know the basics. I would like something with decent music, a good instructor, etc. Can anyone suggest one/some? I hope to be able to purchase at Walmart.

01-01-2013, 07:01 PM	#14
Havefaith9 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 15 Gallery: Havefaith9	Best strength training DVD's I like Jillian's too. Just about gave up when I first did it, but she won't let you slide. lol

01-15-2013, 02:25 PM	#24
DixieMoon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,143 Gallery: DixieMoon WOE: low carb Start Date: 2/2011	Beginning with weights too! LibraryGirl, I'm just starting with 8 lb dumbells for shoulders and arms. I've just been using some You Tube videos to start out. There are some good ones to work out with.

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12-07-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
TortoiseGeek Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 4 Gallery: TortoiseGeek	When you say "strength training", do you mean heavy weights? Or do you also like body weight exercises?

12-07-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
TortoiseGeek Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 4 Gallery: TortoiseGeek	Have you also looked at The Biggest Loser DVDs?

12-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,808 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Thanks, and no not heavy weights. I am a beginner. I am able to find beginner DVD's. What I was interested in is someone else's experience. I hate to spend money on something that, when I bring it home, I hate, lol. I haven't looked at the Biggest Loser DVD's except online. Again, never know till you buy and try, I guess.

12-08-2012, 07:30 AM	#5
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	Chalean Extreme!

12-09-2012, 11:53 AM	#6
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,018 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	I second Chalean Extreme.

12-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#7
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,808 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	Thank you! I will look for it!

12-10-2012, 05:43 PM	#8
jhbyrd Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 571 Gallery: jhbyrd Stats: 235/157/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Feb 2012	The firm!!!

12-12-2012, 03:17 AM	#10
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I got my chalean extreme set on eBay for 40$

12-12-2012, 01:18 PM	#11
Chalagurl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 251 Gallery: Chalagurl Stats: Highest non-preg weight 245/229/189/130 WOE: LC JUDDD Start Date: Dec. 2012	Jillian Michaels DVDs kick your butt and are a mix or cardio, strength training with weights, and some that use your own body weight. They are intense but work great! They are usually about $10 at Walmart. I've lost quite a bit of weight with them in the past, so I highly recommend!

12-12-2012, 01:50 PM	#12
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,808 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I have hand weights and I don't want to buy additional equipment or bands...I'll look at Jillian Michael's too.

01-02-2013, 05:18 AM	#15
Kateee Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,295 Gallery: Kateee Stats: 220/162.2/155 (5'9") WOE: Atkins Phase 3-4 Start Date: April 2011	I like Joyce Vedral for strength training google joycevedral. no jumping up and down she uses a steady pace she uses 3#~8#~10# hand weights, and then you move up to higher weights in time sign up for her emails~~~she has specials on her dvds she will also personally answer your emails if you have a question for her. A very nice lady

01-02-2013, 05:53 AM	#16
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,808 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I will google that right away. Thanks!

01-02-2013, 06:27 AM	#17
dansamy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 795 Gallery: dansamy WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/11/2012	You need a step box, but Body Sculpt with Jen Carmen from the Firm is really good.

01-03-2013, 11:51 AM	#19
spoiltmomof2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX Posts: 510 Gallery: spoiltmomof2 Stats: 230/164/138 WOE: Lap Band/LC	I'm for Chalean also! I've done The Firm in the past but Chalean is much better to me. It's much easier on my joints.

01-13-2013, 09:12 PM	#20
DebbyL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,167 Gallery: DebbyL Stats: 168/126 WOE: Clean-eating - Maintenance Start Date: October 2012	Hi! Question about strength training. I have a bow-flex type machine. It came without a dvd, just cards to show the form, no advice on reps. My question is... to slim & firm do you do more reps with less weight? Or more weight with less reps? Thanks so much for any help.

01-14-2013, 03:35 AM	#21
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	it is very hard as a woman to bulk. I would just go heavy enoughthat when you get to 10 to 12 reps you fail. and focus on form and going slow.... I would look on YouTube, I bet there is hundred if not thousands of videos...

01-15-2013, 12:08 PM	#23
Bulldogmadre Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 14 Gallery: Bulldogmadre	From reading a lot about building muscle, the best method is slow reps keeping good form and control from begining of rep to end. If you go too fast you are using gravity and momentum to move the weight and not so much of your muscle. As it was said, 10 -12 reps should get you to failure. If not your weights are too light.

01-19-2013, 05:37 AM	#25
Siltz Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1 Gallery: Siltz	Have you considered kettlebells? There are a lot of inexpensive ones out there. You can find videos at drangondoor.

01-22-2013, 09:47 AM	#26
atcgirl42 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,557 Gallery: atcgirl42	Does your library have workouts you can try?

02-06-2013, 01:24 PM	#27
sarahjw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 25 Gallery: sarahjw Stats: 250+/227/140 WOE: Schwarzbein Principle	I followed the advice above and got Chalean Extreme and I'm definitely not regretting it. I'm 5 days in and feeling great! I do shout at the tv a bit while i'm doing it but she is really motivational.

02-17-2013, 11:07 PM	#28
Strawberry Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,256 Gallery: Strawberry	I discovered that you can get several full 30 min Jillian Michaels workouts on YouTube for free.