The key to fast and permanent fitness success depends very highly on your choice
of fitness videos. With tens of thousands of them to choose from, how do you know
which video is right for you? The choices are endless and the variety of fitness
videos that are currently available can be somewhat overwhelming when trying to
figure which program will give you the best results.
There is a simple and logical process you can go through to help narrow down your
choices and help you hand pick the exact fitness videos that are most appropriate
for your specific needs and goals.
First, you must assess your fitness preferences. Do you want to join a health club?
Would you rather workout in the privacy of your own home? Are you interested in
using minimal equipment, if possible? Do you want to exercise with weights or would
you prefer an exercise video that doesn't require weight training? Do you prefer
to workout with music? Or would you rather be able to choose your own music? Do
you want to watch one fitness professional on video or do you want to see a group
of people doing the fitness program?
Second, you should assess your starting point. Are you a 24 year old beginner? Are
you a 39 year old fitness veteran looking for some variety? Are you a sixty-five
year old 'starting all over again'? Are you extremely out of shape and overweight
or do you just need to tone and firm up a bit? The best fitness videos are structured
to incorporate principles of gradual progression and ability specific fitness programming
for all levels of fitness. These types of exercise videos can take a beginner through
various levels over time and can also provide plenty of intensity for someone who
has been working out regularly but is looking for something to bring about better
results.
Third, you should research the fitness professional behind the video or videos you
are interested in. While a lot of the big names occupy shelf space in Walmart, Target
and similar stores, there are a good number of grass-roots fitness pros who are
creating and marketing their own brands of unique, safe, efficient and extremely
effective fitness videos. One secret way to do this is to find a fitness professional
who interests you. Then run a search of their name on Google or Yahoo. See what
kind of results you get and see what else you can find out about their fitness videos.
Fourth and finally, make sure the fitness videos you purchase come with at least
a six month, or longer, return policy. A thirty day guarantee is worthless and most
people don't really get into a fitness video until the first six to eight weeks
from date of purchase. You want enough time to use the videos and see if you are
starting to feel the changes you are seeking. If the fitness videos you have chosen
are good ones, then you will see results much sooner and you will not want to return
them anyway.