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Top fitness DVD's for '08

6:20 Sidebar, we looked at some of the top picks as decided by the editors of Fitness Magazine./>

#8226; Affordable – mostly $10-15 each

#8226; Offer tremendous variety

#8226; They work with your schedule

#8226; Bring the best instructors in the world right to you

#8226; Great way to try something new without a commitment or the embarrassment of trying it in front of others.

This is a great year for fitness videos. One manufacturer reports sales are up over 50% from last year.

Fitness Magazine:Favorite Quickie Workout

10 Minute Solution: Tone Trouble Zones.

The editors loved this brand because they deliver:

#8226; Time-efficient workouts.

#8226; Segments you can program to do as little as 10 mins., including warm-up and cooldown, or up to 1 hour.

#8226; Top instructors from all over the country. In this case, it's Amy Bento. Her cues and technique are flawless.

#8226; This title comes with its own resistance band so it's perfect for travelers. Works like weights but takes up no more room than a regular DVD.

#8226; You get five strength workouts that target everything from shoulders to butt.

Fitness Magazine: Great For "Spicing Up Your Routine"

Dance off the Inches: Hip Hop Party

#8226;Their reviewer said, "The steps were easy and fun."

#8226; A fun way to burn fat.

#8226; Strengthens your core without doing a single sit-up.

#8226; Hip Hop can be a little intimidating if you're in a class. Here you can cut loose and have your own little party.

#8226; Jennifer Galardi is a fitness professional, a choreographer and a dancer. She does a great job of breaking down the moves so ANYONE can look good doing them.

#8226; The step guide is always there if you want to slow it down and master the moves.

Fitness Magazine: "Head to Toe Results"

Bell Express 15 Minute Cardio Kit

#8226;Their reviewer said, "This pulse-pounding workout trains you alongside athlete/model Gabby Reece."

#8226; Look for this in the sporting goods section, not the video dept.

#8226; Stars one of our favorite fit women, Gabrielle Reese.

#8226; It's a gym in a box. This $30 kit includes a jump rope, a stability ball and the DVD.

Fitness Magazine: Best of "Strength Training 101"

Jeanette Jenkins: The Hollywood Trainer

#8226;Their reviewer said, "Well-rounded circuits tone every muscle, while the playlist keeps your energy up."

#8226; Easy-to-follow circuit workout that burns about 350 calories.

#8226; Uses 5-10lb dumbbells, allows you to progress as you improve.

#8226; You get the energy of being in one of her packed LA classes yet they come to you!

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