Exercising Makes me Smile!

 Exercise makes people happy. It's weird, because I dread workout at times, but once I am finally there, drenched in sweat, heart elevated....I absolutely love it. Working out releases chemicals that can make you feel happier and if you do it enough, your body will really craze exercise. I will touch on exercise throughout my blog, because it is something I am passionate about. However, today's happy fitness blog is about my favorite fitness DVDs. I like DVD's because they are affordable, you do not have to drive anywhere or be seen by anyone, and you can even work out naked if you want. I recommend a support bra though, lol. I find that a lot of DVD's really motivate you and are kind of like having a personal trainer. Workout DVD's today can truly challenge even the most athletic of individuals. If you do not like the music, go to Pandora and play a station you do enjoy. You can try out all types of fitness styles to so you do not get bored, or so you can find your niche. Pressed on time? Many DVD's have shorter workouts that still burn killer calories. Most workout DVD's require little to no equipment. Since workout DVD's are something I love so much, I compiled a list of my favorites!

1.Jillian Michaels- all DVD's may seem mean, but she truly makes me happy. Why? I own all of her relatively inexpensive fitness DVD's, along with a vast array of other fitness DVDs. Jillian whips me into shape, and matches my style of exercise. I want to feel like a bad ass when I work out, and Jillian does that. She has about 10 fitness DVDs out there, maybe more. My favorite is ripped in 30, which has 4 30-minute workouts that increase in difficulty. The motions are always new, so you do not get too bored, and it is short for those of us with busy lifestyles. Your cardio and strength will absolutely be noticeably different after a few days.

2. Jari Love- LOVE Jari Love! Her workouts have good music, are challenging and burns lots of calories. I like her 1000 calorie burn DVDs. They incorporate strength and cardio. Look her up on Amazon and read all the great reviews. I am intermediate to advanced in fitness, and these workouts do challenge you but can also be modified.

3. TurboJam- Chalene Johnson's DVD's have the best music and beats out there right now, and her DVD's are fun. I have found her DVD's to target cardio more than strength and toning, but they do still incorporate that. Her Dvds are through BeachBody (Insanity & P90X), so they do cost a bit more..but well worth it, and you get a set of workouts.