Fitness and Weight Loss DVD Review

The weight loss and fitness DVD I am reviewing today is Fat-to-Firm Fitness Ball Workout for Dummies with Liz Gillies.

Now I am going to say right up front that I did not actually do the exercises this time -- I just watched to see what I am getting my poor flabby self into. And besides, my fitness ball isn't blown up yet (just got it).

I think I will enjoy working out with this DVD. Liz is encouraging without being overly perky. She explains what is being targeted with each exercise, and why it's important to your body.

The workout is targeted to those who are total newbies to the fitness ball world. Fortunately for people like me, the DVD also includes modified exercises for anyone who isn't (yet) fit enough for the regular exercises. And it also includes some "challenge" alternatives for people who have gone beyond the basic workout. If you've been using a fitness ball for awhile, this DVD is probably too basic for you.

You will need a fitness ball (naturally) and some light hand weights for the arm exercises. Liz recommends a 3-pound set and a 5-pound set to start. Me, I think I will have to start out with 2- and 4-pounds. But I can see where I would shortly build up to 3- and 5-pound. As you get stronger, you can up the weights more.

The workout is roughly 50 minutes, including the warm-up and cool-down, and works pretty much every part of your body, for both strength and flexibility. The suggested workout is 2 or 3 times a week, but if you're serious about shaping up you'll want to do it more often. I'll probably start out with 3 to 4 times a week and go from there.

I'm giving two thumbs up for Fat-to-Firm Fitness Ball Workout for Dummies.