Amy Dixon Presents Give Me 10! (Amy Dixon Fitness) 2009 What is it? Five 10-minute workouts, each with a different focus — cardio, toning, or flexibility – plus a “bonus” 10-minute kettlebell workout. Amy Dixon instructs. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers — these routines are quick, intense and you should be ready to work. You will [...]

Denise Austin: 3-Week Boot Camp (Lionsgate) 2009 What is it? Two strength training/ cardio workouts — an interval routine and a kettlebell-inspired dumbbell workout — each about 20 minutes long, plus a 6-minute “bonus” ab fat-blaster. Denise Austin instructs. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers. Good form is a must with these moves and Austin is not [...]

Personal Training With Jackie: Power Circuit Training (Anchor Bay) 2009 What is it? One 42-minute circuit-style sculpting workout, and four 15-minute quickie workouts, three targeted and one whole-body. Jackie Warner, celebrity trainer and star of the TV show Work Out instructs. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers and up. Warner works you hard and doesn’t [...]

10 Minute Solution: 5 Day Get Fit Mix (Anchor Bay) 2009 What is it? A selection of five 10-minute workouts that cover everything from cardio kickboxing to sculpting to Yoga. The versatile Amy Bento instructs. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers — these workouts are fast-paced (out of necessity — after all, you only have 10 minutes), [...]

Your Body Breakthru: Slim, Strong & Sexy Sculpt (Razor Digital) 2007 What is it? Two 30-minute sculpting routines, one focusing on the upper body and core, the other on the lower body and core. Michelle Dozois instructs. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers — you’re switching between equipment a lot so it helps to know what [...]

Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers (Lionsgate) 2009 What is it? Seven short workouts that target the glutes and legs. They run from 5 to 15 minutes, most lasting around 10 minutes. Denise Austin instructs. Who is it for? Beginning through intermediate exercisers. You will need dumbbells (about 3 to 5 lbs.), a stability [...]

Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones (Lionsgate) 2008 What is it? A 55-minute toning and strength training circuit workout from Jillian Michaels. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers, who will find it relatively tough. Advanced exercisers will like it for lighter (but not that much lighter) days. Not for beginners. You will need a mat [...]

10 Minute Solution: Dance Your Body Thin! (Anchor Bay) 2009 What is it? Five 10-minute mix-and-match dance-inspired cardio and toning workouts. Andrea Leigh Rogers instructs. Who is it for? Advanced beginning and intermediate exercisers — there’s a lot of choreography, but it’s not difficult to learn. You don’t need any equipment, but there is a 2-pound [...]

10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body! (Anchor Bay) 2009 What is it? Five 10-minute kickboxing-type workouts, some focused on cardio, others on toning. Jessica Smith instructs. Who is it for? Advanced beginners through intermediates. This is a moderately intense exercise DVD. You will need a mat for one segment. The kit comes with weighted gloves that [...]